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FG Approves ₦3.6bn to Support Tailors Under Skills Development Programme

The Federal Government has approved ₦3.6 billion to support tailors under the Industrial Training Fund's (ITF) Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's informal sector, create jobs and develop globally competitive artisans. The Director-General of the ITF, Afiz Ogun, disclosed this in Abuja during the nationwide screening of applicants for the 2026 edition of the programme. According to him, the funding will be used to establish business incubation centres for tailors, who make up a […]

15/07/2026 5

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FG Completes Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa as Final Flight Arrives

The Federal Government has concluded the evacuation of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final government-sponsored flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday morning, bringing home the last batch of evacuees alongside three Nigerian government officials who coordinated the exercise. Airport officials received the returnees, which included women, children and entire families, many of whom appeared exhausted but relieved after their journey. […]

15/07/2026 4

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Senate Approves ₦50m Support for Families of Oyo Rescue Operation Victims

The Senate has approved a donation of ₦50 million to the families of five individuals who lost their lives during the rescue operation that freed abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The approval was announced during Wednesday's plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who said each of the five bereaved families would receive ₦10 million in recognition of the sacrifices made in the fight against insecurity. According to Akpabio, the financial support is intended […]

15/07/2026 5

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Court Grants Ex-CCT Chairman Danladi Umar ₦100m Bail in Corruption Case

A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has granted former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, bail in the sum of ₦100 million over alleged abuse of office. Justice Peter Kekemeke ruled that Umar must provide one surety in like sum, with the surety required to own landed property backed by a valid Certificate of Occupancy. The court further ordered that the former CCT chairman remain in the Kuje Correctional Centre until the […]

15/07/2026 4

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Macron to Visit Nigeria as France Seeks Stronger Bilateral Ties

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to embark on a state visit to Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and strategic relations between both countries. The announcement was made by the French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, during the celebration of France's National Day in Abuja. According to the ambassador, the visit will take place two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's state visit to Paris and will provide both leaders with the opportunity to review […]

15/07/2026 4

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Police arrest three vandals, recover N200m stolen rail tracks in Oyo.

c The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a railway vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen railway tracks valued at about ₦200 million in Surulere Local Government Area of the state. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence provided by a vigilant member of the public, prompting operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit to swiftly mobilise to the Gambari, Orile-Igbon area, where the suspects were intercepted at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday before the stolen materials […]

15/07/2026 4

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Court Orders Arrest of Self-Proclaimed PFIPC DG Adeniyi Over Failure to Appear

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of self-proclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, after he failed to appear for his arraignment on Tuesday. Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Adeyemi's arrest after he was absent when his case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, was called. Adeyemi is facing an eight-count charge bordering on alleged forgery, fraud and impersonation. The charges, filed by police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki in November 2025, also […]

14/07/2026 4

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Reps Withdraw Own State Police Bill, Advance Executive Constitutional Amendment

The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police, opting instead to consider a similar bill submitted by the Executive. The decision was taken during Tuesday's plenary, where lawmakers passed the Executive-sponsored State Police Bill through its first and second readings. Following the readings, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for further legislative consideration. The move effectively suspends the House's earlier proposal as lawmakers shift their attention to the […]

14/07/2026 4

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Alaafin Commends Security Forces Over Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for their sustained efforts in combating terrorism and rescuing abducted school pupils from bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The monarch gave the commendation on Monday during a visit to the rescued pupils at the Odogbo Military Cantonment in Ojoo, Ibadan, where they are receiving medical treatment following their release after weeks in captivity. Oba Owoade lauded the military's commitment […]

14/07/2026 4

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FG Approves ₦3.6bn to Support Tailors Under Skills Development Programme

FG Completes Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa as Final Flight Arrives

Senate Approves ₦50m Support for Families of Oyo Rescue Operation Victims

Court Grants Ex-CCT Chairman Danladi Umar ₦100m Bail in Corruption Case

Macron to Visit Nigeria as France Seeks Stronger Bilateral Ties

Police arrest three vandals, recover N200m stolen rail tracks in Oyo.

Court Orders Arrest of Self-Proclaimed PFIPC DG Adeniyi Over Failure to Appear

Reps Withdraw Own State Police Bill, Advance Executive Constitutional Amendment

Alaafin Commends Security Forces Over Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils

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