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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the newly established Nigerian Army divisions following President Bola Tinubu's approval for the creation of four additional divisions. The appointments, announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Acting Director…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotion of 3,592 civil servants following the successful completion of the 2025 promotion exercise conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission. Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, announced the development, describing it as part…

The University of Jos Alumni Association has called on security agencies to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the alleged mob killing of one of its graduates, Ibrahim Mbaya, and ensure that everyone involved is brought to justice. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the association described the incident as…

The Abia State Government has condemned the alleged killing of an Abia-born Nigerian, Chika Ibe, by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), describing the incident as a brutal act that demands immediate justice. Ibe, a native of Lokpaukwu in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, was reportedly…

The Enugu State Government has reiterated its commitment to making agriculture a major driver of economic growth, with plans for the sector to contribute about $12 billion towards the state’s target of building a $30 billion economy through agro-industrialisation, commercial farming and value addition. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation,…

Zinedine Zidane has officially been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team, bringing an end to years of speculation over his next managerial destination. The French Football Federation confirmed the appointment at a press conference, with the former Real Madrid manager succeeding Didier Deschamps after the…

The Women's Aid Collective (WACOL) has condemned the alleged gang rape, torture, attempted murder and banishment of a 34-year-old mother of six in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, describing the incident as a grave violation of human rights and the Enugu State Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law,…

A three-storey building serving as a private hostel for students of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, has collapsed, leaving an unspecified number of occupants feared trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred on Sunday night at Elite Five Star Lodge, located in Amokpala, near Tonimas Filling Station in the…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, of making false claims about the religious composition of his cabinet while serving as Governor of Anambra State. The controversy followed Obi's appearance…

Nigerian media personality, Rufai Oseni, has criticised the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, for failing to provide detailed policy proposals on how he intends to tackle Nigeria's challenges if elected president. Oseni made the remarks on Monday while reacting to Obi's interview on Channels…