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Army says suspect who absconded from duty was tracked through intelligence operations and is now in custody as investigations widen into alleged criminal network. The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier who was recently declared wanted for allegedly supplying military uniforms and other military accoutrements to terrorists and criminal elements operating in the North-East. The suspect, identified as 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, was apprehended by troops of the 7 Provost Group, Operation HADIN KAI, while allegedly attempting to escape into the Republic of Cameroon through Borno State. The Army announced the arrest in a…

Nigerian Passport Drops to 90th in Global Ranking, Still Offers Visa-Free or Easy Access to 44 Countries Nigeria’s passport has slipped to 90th position in the latest Henley Passport Index, highlighting the continued challenges Nigerian travelers face in global mobility despite retaining access to 44 destinations without the need to obtain a traditional visa before departure. The July 2026 edition of the globally recognized passport ranking, released by international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, assessed 199 passports based on the number of countries and territories their holders can enter either visa-free, through a visa-on-arrival, or via an…

Barrow, Gov Eno Receive Top Honours at Security Watch Africa Conference The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, have been honoured at the 19th Security Watch Africa Conference and Awards held in Banjul, The Gambia, for their outstanding contributions to governance, security and sustainable development. Governor Eno, represented by his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, received the African Leader in People-Centric Governance Award in recognition of his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of citizens through inclusive governance and sustainable development. In his keynote address, Governor Eno commended President Bola Ahmed…

NCSCN Calls for Transparent Probe Into Agada’s Death, Questions Search of CSP Oyewumi’s Home The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called for an independent, transparent and impartial investigation into the death of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) Agada Levi Agada, expressing concern that the probe has shifted from identifying those responsible for the officer’s killing to pursuing allegations against Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Abdulmajeed Abisoye Oyewumi. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, the Executive Director of the NCSCN, Ambassador Blessing Akinlosotu, said the circumstances surrounding Agada’s death should remain the central focus of investigators. He stressed…

Tinubu Commissions 198km Bwari Water Network, Says Clean Water Is a Fundamental Right President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the 198-kilometre Bwari Township Water Supply Network, describing the project as a major milestone in expanding access to clean water for residents of Abuja’s satellite towns under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Bwari Area Council on Tuesday, the President said the project connects Bwari and surrounding communities to treated water from the Lower Usuma Dam, bringing an end to years of dependence on boreholes and untreated streams. Declaring that “Water is life. Clean water is dignity.…

Umahi Defends Tinubu’s Highway Agenda, Says Legacy Road Projects Are Transforming Nigeria ‎ ‎Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambitious highway development programme, describing it as a transformational investment designed to strengthen national connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and accelerate regional development. ‎ ‎Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, Umahi said the administration’s Legacy Highway Programme is creating an integrated road network that links Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones while opening new opportunities for trade, investment, and mobility. ‎ ‎The minister disclosed that construction is actively progressing on the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with more…

Tinubu Commissions 198km Bwari Water Network, Says Clean Water Is a Fundamental Right President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the 198-kilometre Bwari Township Water Supply Network, describing the project as a major milestone in expanding access to clean water for residents of Abuja’s satellite towns under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Bwari Area Council on Tuesday, the President said the project connects Bwari and surrounding communities to treated water from the Lower Usuma Dam, bringing an end to years of dependence on boreholes and untreated streams. Declaring that “Water is life. Clean water is dignity.…

President Tinubu Unveils Remodeled Abuja City Gate, Says It Can Rival the World’s Best Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially unveiled the newly remodeled Abuja City Gate, describing it as a landmark project that reflects the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda and positions Nigeria’s capital among the world’s leading cities. Represented at the ceremony by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the President said the transformation of the iconic entrance into Abuja goes beyond physical infrastructure, symbolizing national unity, progress, and the country’s commitment to building a modern capital city. According to him, the remodeled City Gate…

FCT Minister Attributes Unprecedented Infrastructural Boom To FCTA’s Exit From TSA …SAYS FCT’S REVENUE BASE HAS JUMPED FROM N9 BILLION TO N40 BILLION The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has credited the administration’s strategic exit from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as the primary catalyst driving the ongoing infrastructural renaissance in the nation’s capital. Speaking during his media parley on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Minister said this bold fiscal reform, swiftly approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has fundamentally transformed the FCTA’s financial capacity, turning Abuja into a massive construction…

Tinubu Commissions Wasa Informal Sector Roads, Says Project Will Boost Jobs, Business and FCT Revenue President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the access roads to the Wasa Informal Sector Layout in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the project as a major step toward creating a modern commercial hub that will boost economic activities, increase the FCT’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and reduce the cost of doing business. Represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, the President said the project fulfills the Federal Government’s commitment under the Renewed Hope Agenda to provide quality infrastructure…