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President Bola Tinubu has said the Nigerian Army has operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun states to strengthen security and improve response to threats against vulnerable communities. The President disclosed this in a statement shared on his social media handles on Sunday, noting that the new formations would bring troops closer to communities and enhance their ability to respond swiftly to security threats. He said, “This week, the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun. Our troops are now closer to vulnerable communities in these areas, strengthening our ability to respond swiftly…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2026 – Amid rising operating costs and accelerating digital transformation, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong are facing increasing pressure from equipment investment, limited manpower resources, and the growing complexity of print management across multiple departments. For organizations with multiple teams, office locations, or hybrid work arrangements, maintaining a reliable and efficient printing environment at a reasonable cost has become an important operational challenge. Most businesses primarily print A4 documents such as contracts, invoices, reports, and administrative paperwork. When A4 printing is sufficient to meet the majority…

Jagun, Azege, Shokunbi urge journalists to expose barriers By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s contraceptive shelves may be stocked, but many women and girls still cannot obtain or freely use family planning services because of cost, stockouts, provider bias, stigma, misinformation and other barriers, reproductive health stakehoders have warned.The Executive Director, Centre for Bridging Health Gaps, Dr Moriam Jagun, said Nigeria must stop equating the availability of contraceptive commodities with genuine access, urging journalists to investigate the barriers preventing women and young people from making informed reproductive choices.Addressing members of the Network of Reproductive Health Journalists of Nigeria (NRHJN) during a forum…

One child has been rescued while a search is ongoing for another child who was swept away by a river in Dapchi community, Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred at about 2:30 pm on Sunday at Unguwar Bulama Alhaji Ahmadu, Dapchi, according to an alert issued by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The Director of Search and Rescue Operations at SEMA, Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Jalo, said state and LGA search and rescue teams, together with local divers, immediately launched operations after the incident. As of 5:00 pm on Sunday, one of the victims, 14-year-old Goni…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lamented the impact of club restrictions and injuries on the Super Eagles squad ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia. Several invited players will miss the encounter after their clubs refused to release them, while others have been ruled out due to injuries. Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi picked up a knock during Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau last week and will not feature against Russia. Raphael Onyedika was also prevented from travelling by his German club, Eintracht Frankfurt, while Bright Osayi-Samuel and UAE-based midfielder Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola were…

Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr. Türk said his office had verified some 15,280 civilians killed and injured in Ukraine during the first eight months of this year – on average more than 400 every week, and 55 per cent more than in the same period in 2025.“The full-scale invasion unleashed by the Russian Federation is killing and injuring hundreds of people every week, as frontlines barely move,” he said, noting that apartment buildings, schools, medical centres, railways and shops had been hit in recent attacks.Cruelty made manifest The UN rights chief said a recent report by his…

For $3,495, you can send your pet’s ashes to the moon.  Celestis calls itself “the most compelling pet memorial service on or off the planet,” allowing customers to send a “symbolic portion” of their pet’s ashes to live forever on the lunar surface. (Prices are the same for human remains, Celestis says.) It’s part of a growing wave of companies looking to capitalize on the regulatory gray area that the moon inhabits.  A Japanese beverage company sent up a payload that looked like one of its Pocari Sweat energy drinks in 2014. Artist Jeff Koons sent up 125 mini-sculptures in…

Five housemates have been evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11. The evicted housemates are Barry, Oyin, Rick, Flora and Tram. Their eviction was announced during the Sunday eviction show after weeks of competition, drama, tasks and nominations in the Big Brother house. Oyin. Photo: Multichoice The development leaves the remaining housemates battling for a place in the grand finale and the ultimate 160m prize. Ricky. Photo: Multichoice Barry, who had emerged as one of the season’s strongest contenders following his impressive performances in the house, was among the surprise names to leave the competition. Tram. Photo: Multichoice Flora and…

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has proposed a scrip dividend arrangement that will allow shareholders to receive their final dividend in cash, additional shares or a combination of both following a sharp improvement in the company’s financial performance. The consumer goods company reported profit after tax of N45.17 billion for the financial year ended May 31, 2026, representing a 349 percent increase from N10.07 billion recorded in the previous year. Revenue increased by 22 percent to N260.46 billion from N212.63 billion, while gross profit rose 27 percent to N73.27 billion from N57.71 billion. Operating profit climbed to N77.06 billion from N18.92…

The Osun State Government has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to vacate an order restricting its bank accounts over a $13.9 million arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited, a contractor involved in water infrastructure projects in Ilesa West Local Government Area. According to a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner of Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, and shared with PREMIUM TIMES, the government filed the application on 2 October, arguing that Gamji allegedly failed to disclose material facts when it sought the account restriction. The state said one of the undisclosed facts was…