BENIN – The Edo State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Edo LPRES) has received 15 bids for the rehabilitation of slaughter slabs, live bird markets and additional farmer field…

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France on Thursday officially handed over its last two military bases in Senegal, marking the end of a 65-year military presence in the country and leaving Paris without any permanent bases in West or Central Africa. The withdrawal, which concluded a three-month disengagement process that began in March, saw France return Camp Geille — its […]

July 17, (THEWILL) — Bayelsa State Government has warned principal officers of local government councils in the state to desist from delaying in presentation of names of prospective retirees in good time for processing and payment of pension benefits. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, handed down the warning on Wednesday at a meeting with […] The post LG Pensions/Gratuities: Bayelsa Govt Warns Principal Officers Against Sabotage Of Quick Payment Policy appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) has mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari and called on the Federal Government to immortalise him by fully implementing the The post ASUSS to FG: preserve Buhari’s education legacy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Tribune Online Jigawa farmers decry high cost of fertiliser, inputs Kogi State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the killing of one suspected criminal, identified as... Jigawa farmers decry high cost of fertiliser, inputs Tribune Online

The member representing Faskari/Kanara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Muhammad Jamilu Katsina, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing the party of failing to provide a credible and united opposition. In a letter addressed to the PDP chairman in Faskari Ward, Katsina announced his resignation was with immediate effect. He […] The post Rep Jamilu Katsina Resigns From PDP appeared first on OsunDefender.

Operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps has apprehended 17 suspected kidnappers and foiled five kidnapping cases within the last two weeks without ransom payment. Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday. Adeleye said in the latest effort of the Command, operatives, within the last […]

Former Director General of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Council in last year’s governorship election in Edo State, Hon Matthew Iduoriyekemwen has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His The post Ighodalo campaign DG resigns from PDP in Edo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

July 17, (THEWILL) — Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region are now calling on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, and the Federal Government to expand the scope of the work of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, beyond the Eastern Corridor to the entire country. The call, they said, became necessary following PINL’s achievement […] The post Niger Delta Stakeholders Demand Expansion Of PINL’s Surveillance Job appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

BENIN – The management of Somat Solar Planet, has engaged Sarah Igunbor, a brand content promoter, as an Ambassador to promote its products across Nigeria and beyond. Signing the promotion…

July 17, (THEWILL) — A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and former governorship aspirant in the 2016 governorship election has resigned his membership of the party. THEWILL reports that Iduoriyekemwen was the Director-General of the Asue Ighodalo campaign organisation for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. In […] The post Asue Ighodalo Campaign DG Matthew Iduoriyekemwen Dumps PDP appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Thursday dismissed claims by the Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, that FETO terrorists are still active in Nigeria. Poroy had claimed that members a group designated as the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation are operating in Nigeria. The ambassador who spoke at an event to mark Turkey’s Democracy and National […] Defence Headquarters rubbishes Turkish ambassador’s claim of FETO terrorists active in Nigeria

Officials said many people suffocated in bathrooms, while one person told AFP his five relatives died in an elevator. The post Iraq Shopping Mall Fire Kills More Than 60 appeared first on Channels Television.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the claim by Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, of the presence of a new terrorist group that migrated from Turkiye.  It said Nigeria The post DHQ dismisses claim of new terror group appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said that Nigeria has witnessed tremendous transformation in the telecoms sector leading to the achievement of over 79.65% tele-density and a Broadband Penetration of 48.81 as at May 2025. NCC EVC, Aminu Maida spoke during the Stakeholders Forum on General Authorisation Framework for the Nigerian telecoms industry on Thursday. […] Nigeria has achieved 79.65% tele-density, 48.81 broadband penetration – NCC

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has struck out an appeal by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in its long-running legal battle with Suru Worldwide Ventures Nigeria Ltd and…

Arsenal signed Canada forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool in a deal worth a reported women's world record fee of £1 million ($1.3 million) on Thursday. The post Arsenal sign Liverpool’s Smith in women’s world record deal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ossai Ovie Success, a well-known social commentator and aide to the Delta State Governor, has expressed disappointment in media personality Dr. Reuben Abati for sending his son abroad for studies. Ossai made his position known in a post on his Facebook page, where he shared a picture of Abati and his son. In the post, [...]

A youth group urges Tinubu and Akpabio to back Senator Sani Musa as APC Chairman, citing his experience, vision, and ability to lead ahead of the 2027 polls.

The two are accused of collecting funds unlawfully from oil marketing companies and transporters and laundering the proceeds through shell companies. The post Ghana Charges Oil Regulator Ex-Chief In $28 Mn Corruption Case appeared first on Channels Television.

Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo is pushing for Al-Nassr to sign Luis Díaz from Liverpool this summer transfer window. Ronaldo wants the Colombian to provide him with assists at Al-Nassr, according to Sport. Diaz has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer transfer window. The attacker has drawn interest from both Barcelona and […] Transfer: Ronaldo pushing for Al-Nassr to sign Luis Diaz

American singer Connie Francis, whose hits such as "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" and "Stupid Cupid" topped the charts in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 87, her publicist announced Thursday. The post ‘Stupid Cupid’ singer Connie Francis dies at 87 appeared first on Vanguard News.

A National Leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, has expressed his condolences to people of Daura, Katsina State and entire Nigerians over the death of former…

Russian negotiator and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky said Kyiv had transferred the remains of 19 killed Russian soldiers in return. The post Russia Hands Ukraine Bodies Of 1,000 Soldiers appeared first on Channels Television.

A wave of defections has hit the Kano State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as several of its 2023 general election candidates have officially dumped the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement was made at a press briefing in Kano, where the group of former PDP loyalists, led by Hon. […] Defection waves hit PDP as candidates move to ADC, cite internal crisis

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has announced the complete elimination of manual revenue handling in the state, following the successful deployment of digital platforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and The post We’ve deployed technology to eliminate corruption – Gov. Mbah appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The final paperwork is now being worked on regarding Napoli striker Victor Osimhen’s permanent transfer move to Galatasaray. This was disclosed by Galatasaray reporter Burhan Can Terzi while providing information about Galatasaray’s move for Osimhen. According to him, Napoli have accepted Galatasaray’s written offer, adding that the Turkish giants will place the €40 million down […] Osimhen: Final paperwork underway as Napoli greenlights transfer

A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Senator Kofo Bucknor-Akerele, has described President Bola Tinubu’s reported interest in seeking re-election in 2027 as a misplaced priority. The post Tinubu’s 2027 ambition a misplaced priority  —  Kofo Bucknor-Akerele appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa, has clarified that the Nigerian government has not received any official communication from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) The post UAE visa policy: Nigeria yet to receive official communication — Minister appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and GetBundi Education Technology have commenced the phase 2 of the training of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members on digital skills. The The post NITDA, GetBundi collaborate to equip NYSC members with digital skills appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested one of the notorious cultists linked to the recent killings in the Diobu axis of Port Harcourt. The suspect, 36-year-old Diseiye Ukulu, a native of Bayelsa State residing at Nnewi Street, Diobu, Port Harcourt, was apprehended by a combined team of police operatives in collaboration with […] Police arrest notorious cultist linked to killings in Port Harcourt

Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested a 28-year-old suspect, Samaila Muhammad, in connection with the deadly attack on a household in Unguwan Ganye village, Kauru Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred around 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, claimed the life of a 90-year-old woman, Fatima Ibrahim, and left two members of her family seriously […] Kaduna: Security forces arrest suspect behind Kauru attack, recover weapons

Missing plane found in Snowy Mountains after two-day search. Pilot David Stephens identified; wife calls ordeal “heartbreaking” as investigation continues.

By Andriy Melnyk Ghana’s sudden interest in Ukrainian drones has taken many by surprise. It was reported that during a  phone conversation earlier this month, President John Dramani Mahama expressed The post Ghana eyes Ukrainian drone tech amid Ukraine’s wartime struggles appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.