Tag: National News
Senate Urges Emergency Response to Kwara North Bandit Attacks
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has formally called for an emergency federal response to the worsening bandit attacks…
CAN Declares Security State of Emergency, June 12 National Mourning
ABUJA — The Christian Association of Nigeria has declared a state of emergency over the worsening security situation…
Nigeria Capital Importation Surges 83% to $10.37bn in Q1 2026
ABUJA — Nigeria's capital importation surged to $10.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing an 83.83…
Tinubu Commissions Three Naval Vessels, Says They Boosted Oil Output
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned three new vessels for the Nigerian Navy, crediting the service's…
Akwa Ibom Governor Eno: I Won’t Waste State Money on Unviable Projects
UYO — Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has declared that his administration will not waste the state's…
NBC Prepares FreeTV Digital Switch-Over Launch for June 17
ABUJA — The National Broadcasting Commission is preparing for the June 17, 2026 launch of FreeTV as part…
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Navy as Critical Pillar of Economic Security
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Nigerian Navy as a critical pillar in protecting and…
TCN Extends Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Line Outage Until June 30 for OPGW Work
ABUJA — The Transmission Company of Nigeria has extended the scheduled maintenance outage on the Jos-Bauchi-Gombe 330kV single-circuit…
Ekiti Reaffirms Commitment to End FGM and Gender-Based Violence
ADO-EKITI — The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating female genital mutilation and all forms…
FAAN and Lagos Intensify Ebola Surveillance at Lagos Airport
LAGOS — The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Lagos State Government have jointly intensified Ebola surveillance…
NSIB Probes Bonny Anchorage Ship Collision Classed Very Serious
PORT HARCOURT — The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has commenced a formal investigation into a collision between container…
Tinubu Approves 1,000 Forest Guards After Oyo School Abductions
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards to strengthen security in…
