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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for Nigerian military personnel, with junior-ranking personnel expected to receive up to an 80 per cent increase in pay from September 1, 2026. The approval covers personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force, in what is being described as a major…

A young woman identified as Wasilat, who became the subject of widespread social media speculation following an incident involving the Oloolu masquerade in Ibadan, Oyo State, has dismissed reports that she died. The woman, who reportedly became the centre of controversy after filming a procession associated with the Oloolu tradition, made the clarification during a…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued fresh guidelines to prospective corps members ahead of the commencement of the 2026 Batch B Stream II orientation exercise, warning them to comply with new mobilisation and safety requirements. The directive, released on Monday, August 3, 2026, includes a mandatory requirement for prospective corps members to complete…

Fact-Finding Report Have you ever entered the bathroom with a problem on your mind and, moments later, suddenly discovered the answer while taking a shower? For many people, the bathroom appears to be a place where unexpected ideas emerge. A forgotten memory returns, a difficult problem suddenly becomes easier, or a creative idea seems to…

The Federal Government has unveiled a new national research award programme that will reward outstanding academic work by Nigerian tertiary institution students, with ₦365 million set aside annually for the initiative. The programme, known as the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme, is designed to recognise exceptional research, innovation and research commercialisation across accredited tertiary…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the public display of the personal particulars, academic credentials and other nomination documents submitted by candidates seeking election as President, senators and members of the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. The exercise, which began on Saturday, August 1, 2026, is a statutory requirement under…

The Nigerian naira ended July 2026 on a weaker note against the United States dollar, with the local currency trading at about ₦1,366.73/$ in the official market and ₦1,430/$ on the parallel market. The development came as the naira recorded another marginal decline in the official foreign exchange market on Friday, July 31, 2026, the…

As thousands of African migrants continue to seek better opportunities in Europe, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has remained one of the continent’s most closely watched migration routes. Although many see it as a gateway to Europe, experts warn that attempting to cross into Ceuta is fraught with danger, uncertainty and legal challenges. For Nigerians…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially entered a new phase in its leadership as Professor Is-haq Oloyede handed over to Professor Segun Aina, bringing an end to his 10-year tenure as Registrar of the examination body. The handover ceremony took place on Friday, July 31, 2026, marking the conclusion of Oloyede’s second…

Residents of Ipara in Ogun State have been thrown into panic after suspected armed kidnappers abducted five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic during a late-evening attack on a private hostel located off campus. The incident occurred at about 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, when heavily armed gunmen stormed a private student hostel along…