By Chinelo Ogbodo (Enugu State Correspondent)

Forty-eight nations entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one dream—to become champions. By the final whistle, only Spain remained standing. From the opening match, they played with purpose, discipline and confidence, showing the qualities of a team determined to conquer the world. Their triumph was not built on luck, but on preparation, resilience and unwavering belief.

• Urges New SUG Leaders And ESUT Students To Be Positive 'Brand Ambassadors'

By Chinelo Ogbodo (Enugu State Correspondent)

The Enugu State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, mnipr, mnisma, has urged the newly inaugurated Students' Union Government (SUG) executives and students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) to reject cultism and other social vices, embrace responsible leadership, and become positive "brand ambassadors" of the institution and society.

* Orders Recruitment Of 28,000 Personnel To Strengthen National Security 

By Janet Bassey (Governance Correspondent)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

About 169 proposals from Nigerian institutions including universities, polytechnics, and research institutes spread across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have entered for the NASENI Research Commercialization Grant Programme (NRCGP).

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, July 23, 2026 declined to deliver ruling on the application for bail condition variation filed by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore leader, Bello Bodejo.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for deeper collaboration among African Telecommunications and Communications Regulators to strengthen the use of data, evidence and market intelligence in driving more effective and responsive regulation across the continent.

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

Sokoto state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Wednesday in Wamakko local government area, flagged off the 2026 seasonal malaria prevention campaign with a commitment to ensuring a healthy environment for growth.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, NACIWA, has adopted the Abuja Leadership Declaration, committing member institutions to operational independence in the fight against transnational crimes and other corrupt practices.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation, with a renewed call on its staff to intensify research efforts that will drive technological breakthroughs and contribute to Nigeria's economic development.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Stakeholders drawn from government, industry, international development organisations and the private sector have expressed strong support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) initiative to provide zero-rated access to educational platforms and digital learning content for students and learners across Nigeria.

By Our Reporter

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria's clean energy strategy, urging the country to move beyond deploying renewable energy technologies to manufacturing them locally.