Trump commends Tinubu’s anti-terror efforts, pledges continued US support
United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu for his leadership in tackling terrorism, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities, while reaffirming Washington's commitment to strengthening security cooperation with Nigeria. In a letter dated July 6, 2026, released by the Presidency on Wednesday, Trump described Tinubu's efforts as decisive and said it was an honour to stand with Nigeria...
NERDC reduces textbook assessment fees by 25%
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has reduced the fees for textbook assessment and ranking by 25 per cent ahead of the implementation of the Federal Government's National Textbook Ranking System. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NERDC said the decision was aimed at easing the financial burden on publishers and authors preparing to submit textbooks for evaluation...
Nigeria’s external reserves hit $52bn as CBN exceeds 2026 target
Nigeria's gross external reserves have risen above $52 billion for the first time in more than 17 years, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) surpassing its 2026 year-end reserve target five months ahead of schedule. Latest data from the apex bank showed that external reserves stood at $52.02 billion as of July 20, 2026, exceeding the CBN's projected year-end...
168 bag first class as UNN graduates 12,895 students
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu State, is set to graduate 12,895 students at its 55th convocation, with 168 of them to be awarded first class honours. The UNN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, disclosed this during the convocation press briefing in Enugu on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Ortuanya said 10,641 graduands would receive first degrees and diplomas, including the...
Woman convicted for ₦3.5m fake Qatar job fraud
A Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has convicted and sentenced Yagana Musa Mohammed to six months' imprisonment for defrauding a job seeker of ₦3.5 million under the pretext of securing employment in Qatar. Justice B.T. Zannah delivered the judgment on Wednesday after the defendant pleaded guilty to a one-count amended charge of criminal misappropriation brought against her by the...
“I have gone back to our family” — Fubara backs Chinda, declares support for Wike-backed coalition
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has endorsed the Rainbow Coalition backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and declared support for the governorship ambition of Kingsley Chinda. Fubara made the declaration on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Rivers Medical Industries Project in Port Harcourt, where he said peace had returned to the state following a...
Italy hold talks with Guardiola over coach role
Italy's football federation has held discussions with former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola over the vacant national team coaching job. Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) President Giovanni Malago confirmed that contacts had been made with Guardiola as the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) continues its search for a new manager. Malago added that the federation could make financial concessions to secure a coach...
Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 21.96% with N77.6bn share purchase
The Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has increased his ownership in the financial services group to 21.96 per cent after acquiring an additional 706.13 million shares. A share dealing notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday showed that the latest acquisition raised Otedola's stake from 20.42 per cent to 21.96 per cent. The transaction, executed through his...
ICPC recovers ₦942m paid to 908 ghost workers
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has recovered about ₦942 million fraudulently paid as salaries to 908 ghost workers uncovered across at least 50 federal ministries, departments and agencies. According to a BBC Pidgin report published on Wednesday, ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu (SAN), said the investigation began in 2024 after the commission detected irregularities...
PHOTOS: Peller, Jarvis unveil pre-wedding pictures ahead of August ceremony
Popular content creator Peller and his fiancée, Jarvis, have shared their pre-wedding photographs as they count down to their wedding scheduled for August. The couple posted the photos on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the moments ahead of their big day. The images have since attracted congratulatory messages from followers and colleagues. Accompanying the photos, Peller reflected on their journey...
