Burkina Faso has unveiled a new ceremonial military uniform made from locally woven fabric, marking another step in the country’s drive to promote self-reliance, cultural heritage, and national sovereignty under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The new attire was showcased during the graduation ceremony of the 25th class of Active-Duty Officer Cadets at the…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the remand of the immediate past Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Comrade Adio, by a Magistrate Court in Ekiti State, describing the development as a violation of due process and the student’s fundamental rights. In a statement issued by the…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Lagos Division, has directed the immediate reinstatement of 70 Nigerian Army personnel who were convicted by courts-martial in 2014 but were subsequently granted an unconditional presidential pardon by former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a judgment delivered on July 20, 2026, Justice S.A. Yelwa ruled that the presidential pardon,…
Nigeria’s quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title begins on Tuesday as the Super Falcons take on Malawi in their opening Group C fixture at Stade El Barid in Rabat, Morocco. The defending champions return to the continental stage determined to reaffirm their dominance and make a strong statement from…
Security experts, law enforcement agencies, and civil society groups have warned that the growing rate of substance abuse among Nigerian youths is fueling terrorism, kidnapping, cultism, and other violent crimes across the country. The stakeholders made the observation during a seminar focused on the link between drug abuse and national insecurity. Speaking at the event…
The House of Representatives Committee investigating the operations of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the organisation, Adeyemi Adeniyi, before it on Wednesday. The directive was issued on Monday during the resumed investigative hearing at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja….
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced a 37-year-old man, Ayeni Tunde Kazeem, to death by hanging after convicting him of armed robbery. Justice Lekan Olatawura delivered the judgment after finding Kazeem guilty on a five-count charge bordering on armed robbery involving five students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science…
The Federal Government has launched the Human Resource (HR) Modules of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), introducing a fully digital platform designed to automate staff postings, promotions, leave applications and other personnel management processes across the Federal Civil Service. The new platform is expected to eliminate manual human resource procedures, improve transparency…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested two suspected vandals during separate intelligence-led operations in Kumbotso and Nassarawa Local Government Areas of the state. The State Commandant, Mohammed Agalama, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Kano. According to him, the suspects were identified…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a public holiday to enable civil servants and other public workers to collect their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the state’s governorship election. The governor made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. According to the statement, the…
