Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Theft of NSCDC Rifles in Bayelsa State Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested five individuals allegedly linked to the theft of two rifles belonging to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The stolen firearms were successfully recovered by the command’s tactical team, Operation Puff Adder. […]
President Tinubu Lauds Wike’s “Fast-Thinking Leadership” in Abuja Road Reconstruction President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, praising his “fast-thinking leadership” for the accelerated reconstruction and completion of the Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) in Abuja. The President’s commendation came on Friday during the inauguration […]
ECOWAS Parliamentarians Decry Unstable Policies, Insecurity as Major Job Killers in West Africa Members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament have expressed grave concern over the devastating impact of unstable government policies and pervasive insecurity on private sector growth and job creation across the sub-region. The lawmakers voiced their concerns during […]
Cross River, Ondo Governors Champion PPPs as Pivotal for Nigeria’s Economic Transformation at 2025 Summit Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State have strongly advocated for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), hailing them as indispensable catalysts for accelerating growth and addressing critical development challenges across Nigeria. Their unified stance was […]
Borno Police Arrest 210 Suspects, Seize Large Quantities of Drugs and Weapons in Major Crackdown The Borno State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against crime, revealing the arrest of 210 suspects and the recovery of large quantities of hard drugs and various weapons. The arrests were made during intensive operations […]
Nigeria Customs Service Issues Stern Warning Against Online Recruitment and Auction Scams The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a strong warning to the public regarding a troubling surge in online scams involving fake recruitment and auction offers falsely linked to the service. The NCS urged Nigerians to exercise extreme vigilance to avoid falling victim […]
Nigeria Ranks 7th Among World’s Friendliest Countries to Strangers, According to UN’s 2025 World Happiness Report Nigeria has been ranked as the 7th friendliest country to strangers globally, according to the recently released 2025 World Happiness Report by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The annual report, produced in partnership with the University of […]
Federal Government Donates 1,000 Life Jackets to Kwara State for Water Safety The Federal Government has donated 1,000 life jackets to Kwara State as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance safety and prevent mishaps on inland waterways, particularly within riverine communities. This initiative underscores the federal government’s commitment to mitigating risks associated with water […]
Nine Chinese Nationals Jailed for Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos Nine Chinese nationals have been convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment each by a Federal High Court in Lagos for their involvement in large-scale cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The convictions were secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which had previously arrested […]
Governor Ododo Affirms Unwavering Loyalty to Yahaya Bello: ‘He is Like a Father to Me’ Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has publicly declared his profound loyalty and gratitude to his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, stating unequivocally that Bello is like a father to him and he would never betray him. Governor Ododo made this […]
Ebonyi Secondary Education Board Releases Teacher Recruitment Results, Announces Interview Dates The Ebonyi State Secondary Education Board has officially announced the release of results for the recently conducted secondary school teachers recruitment exercise. This crucial step in bolstering the state’s educational workforce was confirmed in a statement issued by the Executive Chairman of the board, […]
Oyo is Safe, AIG Zone 11 Assures Residents During Duty Tour The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 11, Fred Ekokotu, has assured residents of Oyo State of their safety, urging them to go about their lawful duties without fear. The AIG gave this assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the […]
Netanyahu: Israel’s War with Iran is “Changing the Face of the World” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran is fundamentally “changing the face of the world,” emphasizing the profound global implications of the escalating hostilities. The bold assertion came during an interview with the Israeli public broadcaster, Kan, […]
Ben Murray-Bruce Foresees Imminent World War III, Assures Nigeria’s Safety Former Nigerian Senator and prominent businessman, Ben Murray-Bruce, has issued a stark warning about the looming threat of World War III, while simultaneously expressing a confident assurance that Nigeria will remain safe from direct involvement. Murray-Bruce, known for his outspoken views on national and international […]
Speaker Abbas Declares Tinubu Has No Rival in Kaduna Ahead of 2027 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu faces no credible rival in Kaduna State as the nation gears up for the 2027 general elections. Speaker Abbas, who hails from Kaduna State, made this strong […]
EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N5 Billion Fraud in Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned one Ibrahim Abubakar before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged N5 billion fraud. Abubakar is facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal and retention of proceeds of unlawful activity. The […]
Cross River Governor Appoints Linus Obogo as New Chief Press Secretary, Reassigns Nsa Gill Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has approved the appointment of Mr. Linus Obogo as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. This strategic move, announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor […]
JAMB Recommends Tough Sanctions for 11 CBT Centres, Fingerprint Cheats in UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has proposed stringent penalties for 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and numerous registrants implicated in fingerprint irregularities during the registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The recommendations, announced by JAMB Registrar, Professor […]
Devastating Mokwa Flood: Niger State Government Confirms Over 200 Dead, 700 Still Missing The Niger State Government has released grim figures regarding the catastrophic floods that ravaged Mokwa Community in Mokwa Local Government Area, confirming that at least 207 people have died, while over 700 individuals remain unaccounted for. This devastating toll was disclosed by […]
Labour Party Mocks APC Over Gombe Crisis, Declares it ‘Political Karma’ The Labour Party (LP) has seized upon the recent internal strife within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, describing the chaos as “political karma” for President Bola Tinubu’s earlier jibe at opposition parties. Senator Nenadi Usman, the Caretaker Committee Chairperson of the […]