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By Peter Omopo / July 31, 2025 ABUJA – The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has made a passionate appeal to the National Assembly for increased and more flexible funding for the Nigerian Army, stressing the urgent need to enhance operational efficiency and address critical gaps in personnel welfare. Oluyede made the call on Thursday during an oversight visit by members of the Senate Committee on Army to the Army Headquarters in Abuja. While commending the lawmakers for their sustained support, he lamented that the current envelope budgeting system was insufficient to meet the Army’s growing responsibilities.…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 AWKA — The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Thursday, celebrated his wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, on her 55th birthday, describing her as his “queen” and “ageless beauty.” In a heartfelt message posted on his official Facebook page, Governor Soludo paid glowing tribute to his wife, expressing gratitude for her unwavering companionship and strength. “You were made specially for me, and I couldn’t have imagined going through this universe without you,” the governor wrote. “Every day, I thank God for blessing me with such a great soulmate. Happy birthday, Nono.…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 ABUJA — The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in partnership with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has successfully secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, a website accused of illegally streaming pirated movies, music, and live sports content. The suspension, which took effect on July 20, 2025, was confirmed by NCC Director-General, Dr. John Asein, in a statement released Thursday by the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ijeoma Egbunike. Dr. Asein said the move was part of NCC’s renewed crackdown on digital piracy under its “Stand Together Against Online Piracy (STOP)” campaign. He described…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 JOS — A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dachung Bagos, has declared that Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang will be a formidable contender in the 2027 general elections, citing his remarkable performance and people-centred governance. In a statement issued on Thursday to assess the governor’s two years in office, Bagos praised Mutfwang’s strides across key sectors, asserting that the next election would be decided by the competence of candidates, rather than political parties or federal influence. “2027 will be about the candidates, not party or national powers,” Bagos stated. “And…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration on public sensitisation and voter mobilisation, with the goal of increasing citizens’ participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. The renewed partnership was announced during a courtesy visit by NOA Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking during the meeting, Prof. Yakubu stressed the importance of public enlightenment in achieving credible elections, noting that INEC’s constitutional mandate cannot be effectively carried out…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 KONTAGORA, NIGER STATE — The newly upgraded Federal University of Education, Kontagora, has reaffirmed its commitment to producing highly competent and professional teachers poised to transform Nigeria’s education landscape. Formerly known as the Federal College of Education, Kontagora, the institution recently received approval to operate as a full-fledged university dedicated exclusively to teacher education. The transition marks a significant step toward addressing Nigeria’s persistent shortage of qualified educators. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the university’s Admission Officer, Hannatu Dodo, the management announced that the university is now listed on…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 ABUJA — Nigeria has been ranked as the second most affected country by cholera outbreaks in West and Central Africa, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The agency raised concerns on Wednesday over the growing health crisis, particularly its impact on children across the region. UNICEF’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, disclosed that Nigeria had recorded 3,109 suspected cases of cholera and 86 related deaths across 34 states as of the end of June 2025. “Cholera remains endemic in Nigeria, with the country experiencing recurrent major outbreaks…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to remain in office until August 2026. Adeniyi, whose tenure was initially due to end on August 31, 2025, will now continue to lead the Service for another year to consolidate ongoing reforms and oversee the completion of key national trade initiatives. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The extension, Onanuga…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 JERUSALEM — U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Israel on Thursday as the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza draws intensifying international criticism. Nearly 22 months of unrelenting war, extreme food shortages, and stalled ceasefire negotiations have deepened the crisis and widened Israel’s global isolation. Witkoff’s visit comes on the heels of a deadly incident on Wednesday night in which dozens of Palestinians were reportedly shot as they scrambled for humanitarian aid in northern Gaza. Gaza’s civil defence agency said at least 58 people were killed after Israeli forces opened…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, July 30, 2025 — Celebrated actor and voice artiste EyiyemiOlivia Rogbinyin has been announced as the official host of the maiden edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, set to take place on August 12, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement issued by Olumide Iyanda, Founder and CEO of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of QEDNG. “With over three decades of excellence in theatre, film, and radio, EyiyemiOlivia Rogbinyin brings unmatched experience, grace, and authenticity to the stage,” the statement read. “Her presence…