The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has executed a series of “surgical aerial attacks” on terrorist strongholds in Niger State, specifically targeting those involved in attacking strategic locations and cattle rustling. Operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, these precision airstrikes were a direct response to recent hit-and-run tactics by criminal elements in the region.PRNigeria reports that the air operation lasted for several hours. During this time, ground troops engaged fleeing terrorists in fierce combat, forcing them to abandon rustled cattle. These coordinated efforts are said to have led to the elimination of scores of terrorists.Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF spokesperson,…
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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has hosted a Spouse Programme for visiting African First Ladies on the sideline of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the AFREXIM Bank. The Programme took place at the Nike Art Gallery in Abuja. At the event which featured dance, fashion show and art exhibition, the First Lady of Nigeria said the Nation’s diverse culture, tribe and tradition is one of its many strengths. Senator Oluremi Tinubu expressed her pride to show her guests, including the First Ladies of Malawi and Gabon, Wife of the Vice President of Tanzania and representative of Egypt around…
By Temitope Oguntosin What if your child’s next teacher were not human, but a tailored artificial intelligence that knows them perhaps better than Aunty Blessing or Master John? This is no longer a far-off notion; it is already occurring. Digital platforms are changing how education is administered, learned, and tracked. The chalkboard of the past has given way to the tablet; instead of bulky textbooks there are mobile applications; and in any case artificial intelligence is finding ways to assist teachers, students and even administrators in ways scarcely roughed out a decade ago. This is more than a change in how we…
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Jubril Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando Group, as he marks his birthday today June 26, 2025. President Tinubu described Wale Tinubu as a visionary business leader and patriot whose accomplishments continue to reflect positively on Nigeria’s energy sector and national development. Reflecting on Wale Tinubu’s exemplary entrepreneurial journey and contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth, President Tinubu affirmed that his work with Oando Plc and its subsidiaries showcase a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability and empowerment. Wale Tinubu, a lawyer and globally-respected energy executive, co-founded Ocean & Oil Group in…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law the four new tax bills recently passed by the National Assembly, describing the new laws as pivotal to the success of the administration’s reforms and the country’s prosperity. The bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), which aims to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented tax laws into a harmonised statute; the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, which will establish a uniform legal and operational framework for tax administration across federal, state, and local governments. Others are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, which repeals the current Federal Inland Revenue Service Act and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, 26 June, 2025, in Abuja, described the Nigerian civil service as the backbone of any effective administration, extolling the invaluable roles they play as the engine room through which government is able to deliver public goods and programmes. President Bola Tinubu spoke as he declared open the maiden International Civil Service Conference in Abuja as part of the 2025 Civil Service Week, organized by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The President said it was imperative for government to ensure that the right people with the right competencies…
President Bola Tinubu Wednesday, 25 june, 2025 assured the government and people of Nasarawa State that his administration will continue to support the state in developmental projects, particularly in the solid minerals and agricultural sector. He made the pledge when he visited the Emir Of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad, in the Palace. The President said Governor Abdullahi Sule’s careful resource management has earned the trust of the federal government and investors. “I am happy to be back here in Nasarawa and to confirm what the Emir told me during the campaigns in 2023 that I will be back as…
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially signed two years contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, committing his future to the Riyadh-based side until 2027. The club made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, with Ronaldo pictured holding a jersey marked “2027” alongside Al Nassr Chairman, Mr. Abdullah Almajid. The announcement confirms that Ronaldo, who also serves as the club captain, will continue his journey with Al Nassr for at least two more years. Ronaldo also shared his excitement in a statement posted to his official X platform, saying, “A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history…
The House of Representatives on Thursday, 26 July ordered its Committees on Public Assets and Procurement to investigate allegations of corruption against the Nigeria Police Force, ranging from illegal sale of national assets to diversion of public funds. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Abia lawmaker, Ibe Osunwa and three others during Thursday’s plenary. Osunwa , while drumming support for the motion, said that the core mandate of the Nigéria Police Force, as enshrined in Section 214 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended),…
French striker, Kylian Mbappe, has accused Paris Saint-Germain, his former club of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor’s office told AFP on Thursday, 26 June, 2025 as it confirmed an investigation had been opened. France national team captain Mbappe is also entangled in a court battle with PSG to obtain the 55 million euros ($64.4 million) in unpaid wages and bonuses he says the club owes him. Mbappe’s latest grievance is related to the way he was treated by PSG at the start of the 2023-24 season, when he was made to train with players the club were…