Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.), a former Chief of Army Staff, has advocated for mandatory military training for all Nigerians, starting with the National Youth Service Corps. He claimed that doing this would help the country remain united, disciplined, and resilient in the face of escalating social and security issues. At the Nigerian Defense Academy Regular Course 18 Alumni Association's 50th anniversary celebration in Abuja on Friday night, Ihejirika made the call.

According to the Federal Government, several financial institutions have expressed interest in helping to carry out important road projects, including the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Sen. Dave Umahi, the Works Minister, revealed the revelation in a press conference following an examination of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and a few Lagos bridges.

The remains of Nigerian business icon and philanthropist Alhaji Aminu Dantata, were laid to rest on Tuesday in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, fulfilling his lifelong wish to be buried in one of Islam's holiest cities. He passed away at age 94 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The Janazah (funeral) prayer took place at the Prophet's Mosque after Asr prayer, followed by burial at the historic Baqiyya Cemetery. Hundreds of mourners, including dignitaries and prominent figures, attended the solemn rites.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has requested the Federal Government to disburse the outstanding two months' salary withheld from its members who engaged in the 2022 strike. The union also criticized the fact that public colleges frequently receive their salary checks weeks after other federal employees do. The 51st SSANU National Executive Council meeting, held at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil, Kano State, addressed several topics, including these.

Reports indicate that several passengers kidnapped at Eke Located in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, were rescued by a team of security operatives comprising police and local vigilantes. The chairman of the local government area, Adah Inalegwu, who confirmed this on Sunday, said security forces, upon hearing of the incident, swung into action, which led to the rescue of two of the kidnapped victims.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign into law today four significant tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue systems. A statement released yesterday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga revealed that the bills, the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, were approved by the National Assembly after wide-ranging consultations with stakeholders across the country.