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US President Donald Trump According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, the United States has deployed approximately 200 troops to Nigeria to bolster the nation’s campaign against Islamist militants. A U.S. military official noted that this move follows several weeks after President Donald Trump criticized the...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially debunked media reports claiming the Federal Government ordered a suspension of the ban on sachet and small-volume PET bottle alcoholic products. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the agency labeled the reports "false and...

The Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna was filled with emotion on Thursday as 183 survivors of the Kurmin Wali church abduction finally returned home, recounting weeks defined by terror, starvation, and physical abuse. Governor Uba Sani formally received the group, which consisted primarily of women and children, following...

In a significant shift in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis, the Nyesom Wike-backed Caretaker Committee was formally recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during its quarterly consultative meeting in Abuja on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The committee—represented by Acting Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, Acting Secretary Senator Samuel...

Nigeria-goalkeeper-Stanley-Nwabali Chippa United has officially confirmed the departure of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after the 28-year-old shot-stopper formally requested to leave the South African club. In a statement released via its official X account on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the Port Elizabeth-based team announced that management had approved Nwabali's...

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has urged young legal practitioners to anchor their careers in integrity and technical skill to stay ahead in an evolving professional landscape. While addressing the NBA Young Lawyers...

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, showing a strong performance with more than 80% of candidates securing five credits or more. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, during...

US President Donald Trump The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport 79 Nigerian nationals identified on its "worst-of-the-worst" list of criminal offenders. According to a report by PUNCH Metro following a review of the DHS website on Monday, these individuals were convicted of serious...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked a fraudulent press release currently trending on social media that falsely claims the agency is hiring. In a clarifying statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, NAFDAC confirmed that the recruitment announcement is...

A fire incident in the Tumfure Quarters of Gombe State has destroyed a two-bedroom flat and a three-bedroom detached house. In a statement released on Tuesday, ASF Bashir Muazu, the Public Relations Officer for the Federal Fire Service (Gombe State Command), confirmed the destruction. Muazu noted that while the structures...