Pensioners from the Nigerian military staged a demonstration on Tuesday, blocking the entrance to the office of the Military Pensions Board in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, against the formula used to calculate their benefits. Armed soldiers forbade the protesting veterans from accessing the office as they obstructed entrance to the premises with canopies and chairs. troops … Read more
Candidates who were not included in the 2027 election list by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should cease pursuing legal action and look forward to other political possibilities, according to Shehu Sani, a former senator from Kaduna Central. With a Saturday post on his X handle, Sani warned the candidates not to waste resources … Read more
On the eve of the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has issued a statement demanding an end to child marriage and increased funding for girls’ rights. Morenikeji Sobaloju, chairperson of NAWOJ, issued a statement on Sunday stating that the organization’s theme … Read more
In Edo State, soldiers from the Nigerian Army liberated a hostage. As part of their mission in the state’s Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, the soldiers eliminated three kidnappers they were believed to have been harbouring. The operation was carried out at approximately 2 am on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a tip-off, according to security … Read more
Chelsea have overcome injury concerns and will face Bournemouth with at least five starting players available. While on international vacation, Moises Caicedo played in a friendly behind closed doors, marking his return from a calf injury. Only fourteen minutes have passed for Caicedo this season. After withdrawing from international service, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and … Read more
This year’s Ballon d’Or will belong to Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, according to former England custodian Paul Robinson. No player has stats like Kane, says Robinson, adding that the battle for the Ballon d’Or this year is strong. For his 73 goals in 65 appearances for both his club and his country last season, … Read more
According to Footynaija, keeper Ani Ozoemena of Rivers United is back in full training mode following surgery. An unexplained injury had kept Ozoemena out of action. The Pride of Rivers’ chances of winning the crown this season are greatly enhanced by the return of the Super Eagles custodian. Ozoemena played in seven games for Rivers … Read more
Tri Tower Abuja, a 22-story mixed-use premium real estate project in the Central Business District of the Federal Capital Territory, is slated to be developed by PromiseLand Estate, headed by its Chief Executive Officer, Amb Lawrence Emmanuel MON. Incorporating high-end residential, hospitality, commercial, entertainment, and lifestyle amenities onto a single site, the planned development is … Read more
In light of the terrible NAF 931 plane crash that killed twenty-five people, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, was visited on Friday by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to offer condolences. The IGP visited the Nigerian Air Force and expressed the sympathies of the Nigerian Police Force to … Read more
The newly recruited Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Public Relations Liaison Officers (PROs) have been authorised by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to be deployed to specific commands and formations across the Nigeria Police Force. The official statement announcing the officers’ deployment to their respective commands and formations was released by CSP … Read more