DSS Launches Educational and Religious Initiatives to Counter Terrorism in Nigeria In a strategic move to combat terrorism and promote social cohesion, the Department of State Services (DSS) has initiated the construction of educational and religious centers across Nigeria. These efforts aim to address the root causes of radicalization by providing support to vulnerable communities. […]
Military Dismantles 19 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta, Seizes Over 589,000 Litres of Stolen Petroleum Products In a concerted effort to combat crude oil theft and environmental degradation, the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, has successfully dismantled 19 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta region. The operations, conducted between […]
25-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Co-Wife in Katsina The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended a 25-year-old housewife, Rabi’a Labaran, for allegedly stabbing her co-wife, Zainab Lawal, 30, to death during a domestic altercation in Daura town. The incident occurred late on May 24, 2025, in the Sabon Gari area of Daura, behind Dadi […]
Federal Government Commences Demolition of Unauthorized Structures Beneath Lagos Bridges The Federal Government has commenced the removal of unauthorized structures located beneath the Iddo Bridge in Lagos State. This action aims to enhance public safety and preserve the structural integrity of the bridge. Officials from the Federal Ministry of Works, in collaboration with security agencies, […]
Nigerian Air Force Dismantles Over 100 Illegal Refineries in Ongoing Anti-Crude Theft Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its campaign against crude oil theft, successfully dismantling more than 100 illegal refining sites across several oil-producing states, including Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River, over the past five months. According […]
Federal Government Highlights 50% Skilled Workforce Deficit in Nigeria’s Power Sector The Federal Government has disclosed a critical deficit in Nigeria’s power sector workforce, stating that the country currently lacks approximately 50% of the skilled personnel required to operate and maintain its electricity infrastructure effectively. This revelation underscores the pressing need for comprehensive reforms and […]
NDLEA Destroys 77,000kg of Cannabis Cultivation Sites in Cross River, Edo States The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has executed a significant operation, eradicating over 77,000 kilograms of illegally cultivated cannabis, commonly referred to as skunk, across multiple sites in Cross River and Edo States. This initiative is part of the agency’s intensified efforts […]
In a major step toward combating the adverse effects of climate change, the Edo State Government has officially launched a six-month work plan for the implementation of its €175 million Nigeria Climate Resilience Project. The ambitious initiative is being funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and is part of a broader national strategy to […]
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a commendable step toward national unity through the recent appointments of northerners into strategic federal government positions. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the Senate Chief Whip expressed satisfaction with the […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the temporary shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) effective today, as part of a planned maintenance operation aimed at restoring the refinery’s optimal performance and operational integrity. In a statement released by the NNPC management, the shutdown is described as a necessary step […]
Ogun Lawmaker Commends Tinubu for Upgrading Ilaro Polytechnic to Federal University Otunba Bisi Oyedele, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bill that upgrades the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, to the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI). This legislative milestone […]
Troops Raid Bandit Hideout in Plateau, Neutralize One Suspect Troops of Operation Safe Haven have successfully raided a suspected bandit camp in the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the death of one armed criminal and the recovery of weapons and other items. The operation, carried out based on credible intelligence, targeted […]
Senate Approves Bill to Establish Federal Medical Centre in Southern Kaduna The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Southern Kaduna, marking a significant step toward improving access to quality healthcare services in the region. The bill, which received unanimous support during plenary, is aimed at […]
NNPCL Empowers 531 NYSC Members with Business Grants and Starter Packs The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended economic support to 531 corps members across the country, providing them with grants and starter packs to boost entrepreneurial development and self-reliance among Nigerian youths. The initiative, carried out under the NNPC Foundation’s Youth Empowerment […]
DSS Declares IPOB’s ESN Illegal, Distinct from Legally Backed Amotekun The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially declared the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as an illegal organization. This declaration was made during the ongoing trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at the Federal […]
Court Declines to Halt Owa Obokun Coronation Amidst Tight Security in Ilesa The coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland proceeded today under heightened security measures, following the Osun State High Court’s refusal to grant an injunction to stop the ceremony. Justice J. Agboola, presiding over the case in […]
Monarchs Urge Police to Sensitize Officers Following Tragic Stray Bullet Incident in Ibadan Traditional rulers in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State have called on the Nigeria Police Force to intensify the sensitization and retraining of its personnel on the responsible handling of firearms. This appeal follows the tragic death of a 15-year-old student, […]
Lamido Reveals Yar’Adua Ignored Advice, Admitted 2007 Election Irregularities, Sparking Rift with Obasanjo Former Jigawa State Governor and ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Sule Lamido, has disclosed that late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua disregarded his counsel against publicly acknowledging the irregularities that marred the 2007 presidential election. Lamido’s revelation sheds new light on the internal tensions within […]
Enugu Yet to Receive 13% Oil Derivation Revenue Despite Federal Recognition, Governor Mbah Laments Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has expressed deep concern over the state’s continued exclusion from the 13% oil derivation fund, despite its official recognition as an oil-producing state by the Federal Government in December 2022. This recognition was based on […]
Ibadan and Ogbomoso Monarchs Reject Proposal to Make Alaafin Permanent Chair of Oyo Council of Obas Traditional leaders and stakeholders from Ibadan and Ogbomoso have expressed strong opposition to a proposed amendment by the Oyo State House of Assembly that seeks to designate the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent chairman of the state’s Council […]