The Federal Government has expanded the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative to 10 states, with more than 9,000 personnel trained to strengthen security in forests and other ungoverned spaces used by kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groups. The statement from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Friday said …
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The Malaysian Ministry of Education plans to create 2,596 new classrooms in 838 schools to prepare the education system for an increase in the number of Year 1 pupils. The development came following the introduction of a new policy allowing the simultaneous admission of children from two years old in …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission says no fewer than 1,565,873 Nigerians have successfully completed their voter registration as of June 26. The figure was recorded at the end of the seventh week of Phase III of the commission’s continuous voter registration exercise. According to statistics released by INEC on Tuesday …
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Airbus Helicopters and Kasi Healthcare have signed an agreement for the procurement of up to two Airbus H135 helicopters for emergency medical services. This agreement, which was announced during the 3rd Nigeria Airlift 2026 Forum, marks a significant milestone in the development of advanced emergency medical aviation services in Nigeria. …
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The Federal High Court (FHC) has issued (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, for a fair, impartial and expeditious determination of pre-election cases across the country. The new practice direction was issued by the Chief Judge (CJ), Justice John Tsoho on Tuesday. This, the CJ said is in exercise of the powers …
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Paraguay produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. The dramatic contest ended Germany’s campaign and marked a historic moment, as it was the first time the four-time world champions …
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A Kaduna State High Court has rejected the bail request filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as his trial continues. Newsextra24 reports that the ruling was delivered on Monday by …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted access codes to nine registered political parties to enable them upload the names of their candidates for the 2027 general elections. The parties reportedly include the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed money laundering charges against the immediate past Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), Ahmed Adamu Dikko, and his counterpart at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu. Newsextra24 understands that the charges are linked to …
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Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka has completed a permanent transfer to Coventry City from Brentford after the club activated the option to make his loan spell a full-time deal. Frank Onyeka joined the Sky Blues on loan in January and impressed during the second half of last season, making 14 Championship appearances …
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