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The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, at the October National Joint Security Briefing, emphasised that citizen trust remains Nigeria’s strongest security asset, stressing that no meaningful security architecture can thrive without public confidence. Addressing the media and key stakeholders at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, he noted that Nigeria’s…
Nigeria will take on Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. The Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin earlier in the day, while Gabon confirmed second place in Group F with a…
Despite a convincing 4-0 win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s goal secured the vital victory for Nigeria, but it was not enough to top the group, as South Africa also defeated Rwanda 3-0…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a clarification on the status of 101 withdrawn drugs. A statement released on its official X handle on Tuesday, the agency said the move is to help the public and stakeholders better understand the status and implications of each product category listed….
The Senate has constituted a 12-member ad-hoc committee to advise the legislature on how to respond to growing international concerns over alleged state-backed persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The decision was reached during a closed door session today, where lawmakers deliberated on recent claims by the United States Government suggesting possible acts of genocide targeting…
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The request was read on the floor of the Senate by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Tuesday. Akpabio also read other communications from…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the declaration during a state-wide broadcast to the people of the state. The governor defended his decision to switch camp, saying the move was necessitated to connect the South-Eastern state to the central government….
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Monday backed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s)new draft guidelines mandating banks to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. The FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs,, Ondaje Ijagwu, announced the Commission’s position on the policy in a statement. Ijagwu said the…
Amnesty International has raised alarm over the recent pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu, asking the government to reconsider its action. Last Thursday, Tinubu granted a presidential pardon to one of Nigeria’s founding fathers, Herbert Macaulay, and former FCT minister in the Babangida regime, Major General Mamman Vatsa (retd). The action has since generated controversy,…
The National Orientation Agency has cautioned Nigerians against spreading unverified information, especially on social media, warning that such actions fuel panic and undermine public confidence in security operations. The Director General of the agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, gave the warning on Monday during the NOA’s monthly joint security press briefing in Abuja. Issa-Onilu urged citizens…