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Military Veterans Urge Federal Government to Implement Approved ₦250,000 Minimum Wage for Armed Forces Personnel

Military veterans have called on the Federal Government to immediately implement the approved ₦250,000 minimum wage for serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, expressing frustration over what they described as prolonged delays in enforcing a salary review already approved through the legislative process. The demand was made during a retreat held on Monday at…

New York Loses Billions in Tax Revenue as Millionaire Households Continue to Leave, Report Finds

New York has experienced a significant decline in its population of millionaire households over the past decade, resulting in an estimated $12.2 billion in unrealized annual tax revenue, according to a new report released by the National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF). The report highlights a growing trend of high-income earners relocating from the state to…

House of Representatives Withdraws State Police Bill, Moves to Consider Tinubu’s Constitutional Amendment Proposal

The House of Representatives has withdrawn its own proposed constitutional amendment seeking the establishment of state police, choosing instead to consider a similar bill submitted by President Bola Tinubu as part of his administration’s security reform agenda. The development was confirmed during Tuesday’s plenary session, where lawmakers gave the Executive-sponsored Constitution of the Federal Republic…

Police Arrest Alleged Fake Presidential Council Director General After Court Issues Bench Warrant

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in Osun State, just hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Adeyemi was taken into custody after failing to appear before the court to answer charges…

ACP Benjamin Hundeyin Assumes New Role as Commander of Police Mobile Force Squadron 31 in Delta State

Former Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin, has officially assumed a new position as the Commander of Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron 31 in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, following a recent leadership reshuffle within the Nigeria Police Force. Hundeyin’s first public appearance since leaving his role as the Force spokesperson surfaced…

Nigerian Army Intercepts Truck Loaded With Suspected Illicit Drugs Along Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road

The Nigerian Army has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against drug trafficking after troops of the 65 Battalion intercepted a truck carrying a large consignment of suspected illicit drugs along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road. According to the Army, the operation was successfully carried out on July 9, 2026, following credible intelligence that…

Stanley Nwabali Rejoins Chippa United

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has officially returned to South African Premier Division side Chippa United as a free agent, bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his future after a highly anticipated transfer failed to materialize. The South African club confirmed the Nigerian international’s return in an official statement, expressing delight at welcoming…

Zamfara Unveils $200 Million Lithium Processing Plant to Boost Industrial Growth and Job Creation

Zamfara State has taken a significant step toward becoming a major player in Nigeria’s mining industry with the inauguration of a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant in Boko Village, Zurmi Local Government Area. The facility, officially commissioned by Governor Dauda Lawal, is expected to accelerate industrial development, create employment opportunities, and position the…