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A known terrorist commander, Kachalla Maha, has claimed that members of the Nigerian security forces deployed to hunt him are secretly working for his network and disseminating classified operational information ahead of military offensives. The allegation was contained in a viral audio recording in which the wanted kingpin allegedly had a conversation in Hausa with a government-linked intermediary identified only …

Senator Adams Oshiomhole who represents Edo North, supports Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State’s call for the death penalty for kidnappers and bandits. Oshiomhole gave his views on the matter while addressing party supporters at the Edo North Senatorial District local government election campaign flag-off event, held at the Public Square in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of ​​Edo …

Upon successful completion of all necessary regulatory, shareholder and judicial processes, between Providus Bank and Unity Bank, a new single entity, ProvidusUnity Bank will begin operating as a commercial bank. According to its promoters, ProvidusUnity Bank brings together the complementary strengths of Providus Bank’s innovation, customer-centric service culture and digital capabilities, as well as Unity Bank’s extensive geographic reach and …

Four academics from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have secured a total of ₦89.964 million in National Research Fund (NRF) grants to undertake innovative research projects aimed at addressing critical national and global challenges. The chosen beneficiaries are Prof. Omotosho Babatunde Joshua, whose research project, “Towards Addressing the Unemployment Situation in the Nigerian Formal Labor Market,” received a grant of …

Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has sacked all his advisers, including the deputy chief of staff and principal private secretary in what has been described as a “minor cabinet reshuffle. The governor’s deputy chief press secretary, Mashood Agboola made the announcement in a statement on Monday. The statement stated, “Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a minor cabinet …

The Federal Government says arrangements have been made to evacuate 271 Nigerians stranded in South Africa today. Providing an update on the situation on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imotimi Ebienfa, said the Air Peace aircraft will depart Nigeria today, Monday, 29 June 2026, at 15:00 to carry out the evacuation. Ebienfa said the plane …

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration, NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, has called on Nigerians to renew their commitment to building a nation where every citizen has access to safe and healthy food. Speaking at the 2026 World Food Security Day celebration in Lagos on Monday, Professor Adeyeye said food security is a fundamental human right and …

Canada secured a narrow 1-0 victory over South Africa in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 match, clinching their place in the round of 16 thanks to an added-time goal. The match remained hotly contested for long periods, with both teams showing tactical discipline and resilience in a match that looked destined for extra time. South Africa …

Abayomi Ademola Canada secured a spectacular place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history after Stephen Eustaquio scored an injury-time winner in a tense 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. With extra time looming in a largely complicated match, Eustaquio produced the decisive moment in the second minute of added …

Terrorists, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram group reportedly attacked a school in Lassa town in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of ​​Borno State. The attack occurred on a busy market day, throwing the community into chaos as heavily armed rebels, said to be wearing military camouflage and riding motorbikes, reportedly stormed the city unchallenged. Reports emerged, that at …