Month: July 2026

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was reportedly arrested on Wednesday at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, while preparing to board a chartered flight to Abuja. According to reports, Nnaji was taken into custody by security operatives at the airport and is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation. The anti-corruption agency had reportedly been investigating […]

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to expand access to quality basic education through the nationwide rollout of Smart Schools, Bilingual Schools and Alternative Schools. The move follows the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to fast-track the completion and operationalisation of the schools. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Alausa said the committee's performance […]

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel while sustaining efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and address the country’s security challenges. The assurance was contained in a statement issued by the Nigerian Army following the conclusion of faith-based activities organised by Headquarters 6 Division as part of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The […]

President Bola Tinubu has explained the reasons behind the Federal Government's recently approved reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the changes are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills and better prepare them for national development. In a statement shared on his official X account on Wednesday, the President said the reforms, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, represent the most significant overhaul […]