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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as the commencement date for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the orientation exercise will temporarily hold at the NYSC Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Permanent Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja, due to the ongoing renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Paiko by the Niger State Government. The scheme disclosed that registration for…

The Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) Attah John Onoja, has been invested as the Grand Patron of the Silent Heroes Awards Initiative (SHA) 2026 in recognition of his outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to combating illegal mining, and remarkable contributions to national service. The honour was conferred on Saturday during the 2026 edition of the Silent Heroes Awards held in Abuja, placing Onoja among an elite group of distinguished Nigerians celebrated for their exceptional service, resilience, and dedication to…

The Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has strongly condemned the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku Muhammad, described the attack as barbaric, unacceptable and a threat to peace in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, Senator Moro expressed deep concern over the gruesome killing of Muhammad and his friend, Yakubu Isah, who were reportedly ambushed and murdered by armed men…

Renowned philanthropist and community development advocate, Dr. Romanus Onuche Ajefu, has been honoured with the prestigious Silent Heroes Award for Philanthropy at the 2026 Silent Heroes Awards held in Abuja. The colourful ceremony, themed “Invisible Light, Illuminating Lives,” brought together distinguished Nigerians from the public and private sectors, security agencies, the diplomatic community, and civil society to celebrate individuals whose quiet acts of service have continued to make remarkable impacts across the country. Dr. Ajefu received the award in recognition of his outstanding humanitarian service and unwavering commitment to improving…

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called on the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to sustain its technical support for democratic governance and electoral integrity in Nigeria as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Kalu made the appeal during a meeting with senior FCDO officials led by Christina Scott in London on the sidelines of his engagement at Chatham House. The Deputy Speaker expressed appreciation to the UK government for its longstanding partnership with Nigeria, particularly in strengthening democratic institutions, electoral…

Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare, has defended First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s recent remarks encouraging Nigerians to embrace small-scale businesses, saying his own mother financed his education through the sale of akara, bananas and oranges. The First Lady had come under criticism after suggesting that businesses such as akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli require little capital and could serve as viable sources of income for many Nigerians. She also explained that the Federal Government’s empowerment programmes are focused on providing grants…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the Silent Hero in Management Award at the 8th Silent Heroes Awards Abuja 2026, in recognition of her exemplary leadership and contributions to the journalism profession. Receiving the award, Comrade Ike described the recognition as both humbling and inspiring, saying it was not merely a personal achievement but a tribute to the resilience, dedication and professionalism of journalists and media practitioners who work tirelessly behind the scenes to uphold the ideals of…