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Enhanced military salaries take effect
Special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on social media, Fada Olusegun says personnel of the Nigerian military have started receiving their increased salaries approved by President Bola Tinubu. Onyechi Anele, army spokesperson, and a source at the defence headquarters (DHQ) confirmed the development to TheCable on Thursday. In a statement on X, Olusegun said the salary increase is expected to…
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Nigeria’s debt hits N166.8tn, jumps N7.4tn in three months
Nigeria’s public debt stock has surged to N166.79tn, rising by N7.44tn in just three months and underscoring the mounting financing burden confronting the Federal Government. The latest figures from the Debt Management Office showed that the debt stock increased from N159.35tn at the end of March 2026 to N166.79tn by June 30. At the current level, Nigeria’s public debt has…
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Messi to receive honorary doctorate from Argentine university
Retiring Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) in recognition of his football career and contribution to the country. The university’s Higher Council unanimously approved the conferment of the honorary degree, which is its highest honorary distinction. The award will be presented to Messi on Tuesday, October 6,…
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No evidence N33.7bn cash transfer reached beneficiaries, says Auditor-General
Fresh questions have emerged over Nigeria’s cash transfer programme after the Auditor-General…
Woman docked for impersonating Opay
A 31-year-old woman, Funke Femiloba, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court…
Imo NYSC kidnap: Police locate abductors’ camp
The Imo State Police Command has identified the location where 19…
Suspected oil thieves choke to death in Rivers
At least 37 suspected oil thieves were choked to death after inhaling…
Ireti Kingibe won’t return to senate – Wike
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has faulted a…
How to apply for FG’s free solar installation training
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Siemens Energy and the German…
3 arrested over alleged abduction, sexual abuse of teenager in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have arrested a woman…
Dangote Refinery IPO: N5,250 minimum subscription opens door to ordinary Nigerians
Nigeria’s biggest private-sector industrial project is opening its doors to ordinary investors…
Calypso music legend Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
Legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, better known as the Mighty Sparrow, has died at the age of 91. His family said the Grenada-born, Trinidad-raised performer died peacefully in New York on…
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