The Sokoto State Government on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026 donated 62 operational vehicles and security equipment worth ₦27.127 billion to the Nigerian Army. Speaking at the commissioning, Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu said the latest intervention formed part of his administration’s sustained investment in security since assuming office. According to him, the state government procured bulletproof vehicles, Buffalo Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), 320 motorcycles, 3,200 security gadgets, 2,000 bulletproof helmets and vests, 200 night-vision goggles, thermal devices and other tactical equipment. “In all, we are distributing 62 vehicles and the security equipment highlighted above. These vehicles and security equipment cost…
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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026 directed security personnel not to hesitate in confronting armed bandits and terrorists, declaring that any operative who fails to neutralise criminals under the excuse of awaiting orders would be treated as collaborating with them. Musa gave the charge on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026 in Sokoto State while commissioning 62 operational vehicles and security equipment worth ₦27.127 billion procured by the Sokoto State Government to strengthen security operations across the state. “Once you are deployed, do not wait for any order from anybody to shoot any bandit or…
President Bola Tinubu Wednesday, 8 July, 2026, through a letter, asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026. In the letter, Tinubu said the nomination was made in accordance with Section 10(1)(a) of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2019, as amended. “I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Mr Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as chairman of the…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026 announced the commencement of free delivery of Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrolto six states across Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, while maintaining its ex-depot price of N1,075 per litre, reports thegazellenews.com. The latest move comes shortly after Dangote Refinery met with stakeholders in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector to discuss cost-reflective pricing for petrol. The engagement ended with stakeholders expressing support for further reductions in fuel prices. The refinery, which announced the initiative in a notice shared on its official X handle on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026, said the free…
The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has welcomed and commended the directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, requesting that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) launch a formal investigation into major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms operating in Nigeria. “We note that this decisive action follows a joint petition submitted to the Federal Government by the NPO, comprising the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). “When a delegation of the NPO met President Tinubu in March to formally complain about the existential threat posed to the media by Big…
National coordinator of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme at the Bank of Industry (BOI), Ife Adebayo, will deliver the keynote address at the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 on Tuesday, August 11, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The announcement was made by Mighty Media Plus Network LTD, the parent company of online newspaper QEDNG, on Wednesday. Themed Creativity, Culture and Nigeria’s Next Chapter,” the summit will examine how stronger partnerships among government, investors and the creative community can unlock opportunities for growth, job creation and sustainable development. A technology and innovation professional, Mr Adebayo has spent more than…
Polo Avenue, Nigeria’s premier luxury fashion destination, is set to host its highly anticipated 2026 Sample Sale, offering discerning shoppers an exclusive opportunity to discover exceptional luxury fashion at remarkable prices. Taking place from Saturday, 11 July – Saturday, 25 July, 2026 at 59 Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, the two-week shopping experience will feature a carefully curated selection of ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories from some of the world’s most coveted luxury maisons, including Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Casablanca, and more, with up to 70% off selected pieces. Designed as more than a seasonal sale, the Polo Avenue Sample…
The Federal Government has extended its condolences to the Government and people of China following the devastating landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province, killing at least 21 people and leaving several others affected, as Abuja reaffirmed the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, described the disaster as a tragic incident and said Nigeria stood in solidarity with China as rescue teams continued efforts to reach victims and support affected communities. The landslide occurred on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026,…
The European Union, the Swiss Government, the French Development Agency (AFD), Germany’s development agency (GIZ), the United Nations and other international partners have reaffirmed their commitment to helping Yobe State move beyond humanitarian relief towards long-term recovery, resilience and sustainable development for communities affected by conflict, displacement and climate change. The renewed commitment came at the end of a two-day technical mission to Yobe State, where the delegation reviewed ongoing donor-funded interventions, engaged government officials and community leaders, and assessed projects aimed at providing durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), strengthening livelihoods and improving water resource management. The mission,…
The Federal Government on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026, reaffirmed its resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks, curb the growing menace of substance abuse and expand access to treatment and rehabilitation, declaring that Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable development while its youth remain vulnerable to illicit drugs. The renewed commitment was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the opening of the National Drug Use Summit in Abuja, where top government officials, security agencies, development partners and civil society groups gathered to chart a coordinated national response to drug use and trafficking. Represented by the…