July 2025 – Page 106

NUP Disowns Planned Protest Over N32,000 Pension Raise

17.07.2025

The National leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has distanced itself from any planned protest over the recently approved N32,000 pension increment by the Federal Government. Deputy National President of the union, Chief Abdulahi Onu, issued the clarification on Thursday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ engagement organized by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD)....

I’m Glad I Served Under Buhari, Says Ex-Army Chief Buratai

17.07.2025

A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai (rtd), has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he remains eternally grateful to God for the opportunity to serve under him. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television monitored in Lagos, Buratai described Buhari as a leader who served Nigeria with...

Islamic Group Donates Borehole To Niger CAN Secretariat

17.07.2025

In a remarkable demonstration of interfaith harmony, the Islamic Education Trust (IET) has donated a borehole to the Niger State Secretariat of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Director General of IET, Alhaji Arzika Abubakar Rimau, said the gesture was aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence and strengthening interfaith relationships...

Wike’s Aide Ridicules Atiku Over PDP Exit

17.07.2025

The Senior Special Assistant to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Thursday, portrayed the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as “good riddance to bad rubbish”. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast show, Olayinka noted that with...

Troops Reject N13.7m Bribe, Arrest Terrorists In Plateau — Defence Headquarters

17.07.2025

In a bold show of integrity and professionalism, troops of Operation Safe Haven rejected a ₦13.7 million bribe offered by terrorists during a counter-terrorism operation along the Jos–Sanga Road in Plateau State, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General...

INEC Registers 96,085 New Voters In Nine Days

17.07.2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 96,085 new voters in Anambra State within the first nine days of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. Olumekun also revealed that 12,595 individuals...

Navy Hands Over 1,575 kg Of Seized Cannabis To NDLEA

17.07.2025

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, on Thursday, disclosed it had handed over 45 bags of substance suspected to be Indian Hemp weighing 1,575 kg to the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking during the handover, the commander of the ship, Paul Nimyel said the items were seized near Ilesha Beach. Nimyel who was...

Rep Member, Okwara Osonwa Clarifies ‘Bucket Empowerment’

17.07.2025

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has addressed viral reports claiming he empowered constituents with mere buckets, offering clarification on a recent empowerment programme in which over 200 widows and women benefited. Reacting to the reports, Rep. Osonwa explained that the buckets were simply packaging for soap-making kits distributed to beneficiaries who...

Ministry Of Art, Culture, Tourism, Creative Economy Refutes Misleading Article

17.07.2025

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has distanced itself from claims made in a July 12, 2025 article published by African Travel Times, titled “A Bitter Irony: UAE’s Sanctions Undermine African Trust After Africa-Backed Win for UN Tourism Role.” In a press statement signed by the Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa,...

Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend Under Threat – NPC

17.07.2025

The National Population Commission (NPC) has warned that Nigeria’s potential to reap the benefits of its demographic dividend is under serious threat due to structural barriers such as discrimination, social marginalisation, unemployment, gender-based violence, and limited access to education and healthcare. Speaking at a press conference to mark the 2025 World Population Day, NPC Chairman,...