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Scores Of Terrorists Killed As Troops Foil Attack On Military Formations –DHQ

10.04.2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said yesterday, that troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Operation HADIN KAI came under a coordinated terrorist attack on their location at the Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Michael Onoja,who made the disclosure in a statement, noted that scores of the...

Aiyedatiwa Revitalises Cultural Heritage, Hosts Inaugural Boat Regatta

10.04.2026

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has unveiled plans to attract private investment into the state’s coastal tourism sector, declaring that his administration is targeting between five and ten investors to transform the Araromi coastline into a vibrant leisure destination. Speaking during the maiden edition of the Ilaje Boat Regatta, an event that blended tradition,...

USD Leaders, Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno

10.04.2026

The leaders and stakeholders of Uyo Senatorial District Forum ( USD) comprising nine Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State met on Thursday at Ibom hall and unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno for second term in office. The group led by Senator Effiong Bob, in the well...

Court Stops Proposed Burial Of Asiwaju Of Ifetedo, Chief Ayanbeku

10.04.2026

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ile- Ife, Osun State, has stopped the burial arrangements of Chief Moses Ayanbeku, Asiwaju of Ifetedo. The presiding jidge, Justice A.O Adeniji further bars the Obafemi Awolowo Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, from releasing the remains/corpse of Chief Moses Ayanbeku to the family or any of their representatives. The late...

Kwara APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu For 2nd Term

10.04.2026

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State yesterday endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. They also endorsed former Kwara State APC Chairman Bashir Bolarinwa for the 2027 governorship election. The group made the announcement at a gathering in Shao in the Moro LGA, where party leaders,...

Nigeria Reinforces Strategic Interest In Global Digital Cooperation

10.04.2026

…as NCSP boss attends inaugural meeting in China As part of measures to remain relevant in the global digital space, Nigrtia recently featured at the inaugural assembly of the World Data Organisation (WDO) held in Beijing, China. The country was represented by the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, who joined other...

FCMB Links Value-Chain Coordination To Improved Food Security

10.04.2026

Stakeholders across Nigeria’s agriculture sector have called for stronger coordination across the value chain to improve productivity and food security at the BusinessDay Future of Agriculture Conference held in Lagos. The conference, themed: “From Seed to Feed: Strengthening Agricultural Inputs for Food Security,” brought together policymakers, agribusiness operators, financial institutions, and development partners. They discussed...

Remita Boss, Atanda, Seeks Coherent Approach To Digital Governance

10.04.2026

The Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited, Mr ‘DeRemi Atanda, has called for a more coordinated and deliberate national approach to digital governance, emphasising the need for structural alignment, policy clarity, and institutional coherence. A statement yesterday said he made the call at the National GovTech Policy Roundtable 2026 held at the National Assembly...

Oborevwori Woos Investors, Highlights Delta’s Blue Economy Potential At Abuja Summit

10.04.2026

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to unlocking the vast economic potential of the blue economy, declaring the state open and ready for strategic investments and partnerships. The governor made this known at the Blue Economy Investment Summit 2026 themed: “Shifting Gears: Heading to a New Frontier in Maritime Economy,” held...

Nigeria Spends $10bn On Food Importation Annually – Association

10.04.2026

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) yesterday said Nigeria spends $10 billion on importation of wheat, rice, sugar, fish, and tomato paste in spite of government efforts to transform agricultural sector. Dr Godwin Atser, SAA Nigeria Country Director said this at the 2026 Annual Stakeholders Workshop and celebration of SAA 40th anniversary yesterday in Abuja. Atser said...