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 By News Beacon Staff Reporter.                                A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during an equipment delivery operation involving the Nigerian Air Force in Nigeria. AFRICOM says the delivery is part of a U.S.-Nigeria Foreign Military Sales agreement aimed at supporting Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts, but the equipment has not been publicly identified. The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force using a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III , in a move the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) says is part of an ongoing defence partnership with Nigeria. AFRICOM said the delivery was made in September 2026 and forms part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement between the United States and Nigeria intended to strengthen the strategic partnership and support Nigerian-led efforts to counter terrorism in the region. The U.S. command did not pu...

By News Beacon Staff Reporter.                                First Lady Oluremi Tinubu congratulates Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, celebrating his years of public service and praying for continued health, peace, joy and happiness as he marks the milestone. First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, praising his strength, loyalty, commitment and dedication to national service. In a birthday message marking the milestone on Wednesday, Mrs Tinubu joined Shettima’s wife, Hajia Nana Shettima, his family, friends and well-wishers in celebrating his 60th birthday. “60 Hearty Cheers to Your Excellency,” the First Lady said in her message. She described Shettima’s service as Vice President as one characterised by “strength, loyalty, commitment and love for country,” commending his contribution to the administration and ...

 By News Beacon Staff Reporter                                OPay logo displayed on a smartphone screen amid reports of a false September 1, 2026 shutdown notice. OPay has dismissed as false a viral notice claiming that the fintech company would suspend its operations from September 1, 2026, assuring customers that it is not going on a break. The fabricated message, which circulated across social media and messaging platforms, purported to announce that OPay would embark on a “long indefinite break” and stop processing transactions and providing account-related services until further notice. The message also urged customers to withdraw or transfer their funds ahead of the alleged shutdown. However, OPay has directly rejected the claim through its verified communication channels, telling customers that the company remains operational and warning them to verify information before sharing or acting on it....

By I.U. Ajaero.                                                              Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu shakes hands with Massad Boulos, Senior Special Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump for Africa, during an official engagement in Washington, D.C. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with Massad Boulos, Senior Special Adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump for Africa, in Washington, D.C., as Lagos seeks to deepen economic cooperation with the United States, attract investment and expand technology partnerships. Sanwo-Olu disclosed the meeting in a statement posted on his official X account on Friday, August 28, saying the discussion took place at the U.S. Department of State. According to the governor, the talks focused on opportunities to strengthen Nigeria-U.S. economic relations and use those ties to...

  By I.U Ajaero.                                                               NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau addressing journalists during a press conference in Nigeria. The crisis engulfing Nigerian football has entered a new and potentially transformative phase following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the federation’s Executive Committee. The mass resignations on Thursday, August 27, came amid intense criticism over Nigeria’s recent international football failures and growing calls for fundamental changes to the administration and development of the sport. Gusau, who was elected NFF president in September 2022, confirmed his resignation in Abuja, saying the decision was taken in the overriding interest of Nigerian foo...

By IU Ajaero.                                                                Governor Alex Otti featured on an official Abia State 35th anniversary graphic themed “Abia and the Miracle of Resilience.” Abia State Governor Alex Otti has marked the 35th anniversary of the state's creation by celebrating the resilience of Abians, honouring past leaders and urging residents to seize the opportunities before them to build a stronger future. Otti made the call in a statewide broadcast on Thursday, August 27, titled “Abia and the Miracle of Resilience,” as the state commemorated 35 years since its creation. Abia State was created on August 27, 1991, following the division of the former Imo State. Umuahia is the state capital, while Aba serves as its major commercial centre. The anniversary programme has included project commissionin...