Troops Arrest 345 Suspects, Kill 102 Terrorists in one month-DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Friday that the troops conducting internal operations across the country has eliminated 102 terrorists, arrested 345 suspected terrorists and rescued 393 kidnap victims in July 2026. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director, Defense Media Operations, gave the figures while briefing journalists on the military’s achievements during the month, adding that 57 terrorists also surrendered to troops across the theatres of operation. “Over 102 terrorists and criminals were neutralised this...

I Don’t Regret Opposing Obasanjo’s Third-Term Agenda – Atiku

…Says Former President Is Unforgiving, Vindictive Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that he doesn’t regret opposing the third term agenda of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying that his former boss is unforgiving and vindictive. According to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the former President’s latest public outburst against him is yet another failed attempt to rewrite history, insisting that no amount of bitterness can erase either the constitutional stand...

Vice President Shettima urges youths to embrace peace, reconciliation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the younger generation to reject inherited hatred and embrace peace and reconciliation. The vice president spoke at the public presentation of the autobiography of former governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang titled, “From Airman to Politics: My Life Journey,” to mark his 80th birthday in Jos at the weekend.  Shettima cautioned Nigerians against attributing the crimes of armed attackers to entire ethnic or religious groups, kicked against ethnic...

ECOWAS Demands Speedy Implementation Of Women’s Political Leadership Agenda

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sought a speedy implementation of regional commitments aimed at increasing women’s representation in decision-making, thereby renewing its commitment to advancing women’s political leadership and inclusive governance across the sub-region. This was reaffirmed yesterday at the opening of the two-day West Africa Women’s Political Leadership Forum in Abuja, where the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, charged member states to translate policy commitments into concrete...

Christian Elders Tell Tinubu  Not To Seek Re-election in 2027

“Your Performance Manifestly Disappointing” The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu not to seek a second term in the 2027 general election, describing his administration’s performance as “manifestly disappointing” and calling on him to focus instead on restructuring the country before the end of his tenure. In a communiqué dated 9 July and signed by its National Chairman, Samuel Gani, the forum said the Federal Government had fallen short of Nigerians’...

Tinubu: We’ll Fight Terrorists, Not Pay Ransoms

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve not to negotiate with or pay ransom to terrorists and kidnappers, declaring that the Federal Government will intensify military operations and other strategic measures to defeat criminal groups across the country. The President stated this on Thursday while receiving the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said the country’s persistent security challenges had compelled his administration...

US to End Routine Visa Processing at Abuja Embassy

The United States will stop routine visa processing at its embassy in Abuja from 1 August 2026, as part of a major overhaul of consular operations across Africa aimed at centralising visa services in regional hubs. The move, announced by the US Department of State, will also affect 24 other American diplomatic missions on the continent as the administration of President Donald Trump seeks to streamline overseas operations, strengthen security screening and reduce government spending....

JAMB Begins New Era as Prof. Is-haq Oloyede Hands Over to Prof. Segun Aina.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will on Friday formally usher in a new phase in its leadership as its outgoing Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, hands over to his successor, Prof. Segun Aina. The official handover ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, 31 July 2026 and will be streamed live on JAMB’s official social media platforms, marking the end of Oloyede’s 10-year tenure and the commencement of Aina’s leadership of the nation’s...

Fix Nigeria, Stop Fighting Opposition, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu to abandon political grandstanding and confront the monumental failures of his administration, saying no amount of macho rhetoric can rescue a government that has already lost the confidence of its people. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described President Tinubu’s declaration that he would “wrestle his opponents...

Osun Governorship Election: INEC launches Decides Studio, BVAS Storage Facility

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has unveiled the commission’s studio and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) storage facility ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Amupitan inaugurated the facilities during his visit to the state on Tuesday. As stated in a Wednesday statement issued on INEC’s official X handle, the facilities were designed to enhance election communication and safeguard critical electoral technology. INEC stated that...

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