Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has directed military commanders to strengthen security along vulnerable humanitarian supply routes in Borno State, particularly the Dikwa–Gamboru Ngala corridor, following persistent threats posed by terrorist groups. Shaibu gave the directive during a meeting with the Head of Office of the United Nations Office for the Coordination […] COAS orders tighter security in Borno amid terrorist threats

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday inaugurated Nigeria’s first Integrated Energy Hub in Oshodi area of the state, saying the facility remains a major milestone in the country’s transition to cleaner, affordable and sustainable energy solutions. The facility, developed by Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC), a Lagos State Government-owned company, combines Premium […]

INEC has rejected former President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential nomination submitted by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of PDP The post 2027: INEC rejects Jonathan’s candidacy as Turaki’s PDP insists on manual submission appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Bauchi State Police Command, has arraigned a 45-year-old operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Muhammad Makama, over alleged defiling of an eight-year-old girl. The command said the suspect was arrested in connection with the alleged defilement of a minor as part of its sustained efforts to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence […]

Oyedele added that governments, healthcare institutions, professional associations, security agencies and the community must continue to work together to curb the menace, noting that the collaboration would ensure the safety of healthcare practitioners.

The Kwara State Police Command yesterday said it has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on kidnapping, cultism, cattle rustling, armed robbery and other violent crimes, leading to the arrest of some suspects and the recovery of firearms, stolen property and other exhibits. The Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, disclosed this during a press […]

Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a suspected middleman internet fraudster popularly known as a “Picker,” to four years’ imprisonment for money laundering and related offences. The convict, Sunmonu Olasunkanmi, was jailed by Justice Aluko after pleading guilty to a three-count charge brought against him by the […]

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, said the command will intensify enforcement against officers operating commercial vehicles and motorcycles in uniform, describing the practice as unprofessional. Tijani stated this on Friday at the command headquarters in Ikeja when the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos, paid a courtesy visit to the […]

Ani Freedolyn Chinechere speaks with PATIENCE IHEJIRIKA about how she excelled in her studies at both Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and the Nigerian Law School, where she graduated with First Class. You graduated as the Best Female Graduating Student and the overall Second Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Law at Obafemi Awolowo University […]

The Benue State Police Command has arrested gunrunners and dismantled two illegal firearm manufacturing factories in Buruku and Adikpo in Kwande local government areas of the state. Briefing journalists in Makurdi, on Friday, the Commissioner of Police Benue State Command, Cletus Nwadiobu, who spoke on the recent policing activities said one suspect was arrested at […]

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 36-year-old Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator, AbdulGaniyu AbdulRahman, over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Ilorin, the state capital. The spokesperson of the NSCDC in the state, Ayoola Michael disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said […]

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Sirajo Ali, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl and threatening her life with a knife in Bundot community, Dass local government area of the state. The Command said the incident was reported on July 28, 2026, when a 29-year-old resident of Bundot reported to the […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called for deeper institutional collaboration among electricity regulators, warning that effective implementation of the Electricity Act, 2023, depends on coordinated oversight that guarantees consistent consumer protection across Nigeria’s evolving power market. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, made the […]

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has lauded the investment of the administration of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, in healthcare infrastructure. President of the association, Dr Casmir Ifeanyi, gave the commendation on the occasion of the 19th Annual Public Health Lecture Series of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria […]

A physician, Dr Odetunde Adebayo Peter, has called on the federal and state governments to urgently address the nation’s security crisis by expanding security agencies, supporting farmers with grants and machinery, and establishing state policing. The medical doctor, who runs a humanitarian organisation focused on providing free surgical care to underprivileged Nigerians, made the call […]

According to CRPP, although the investment event the Governor is expected to attend has not yet taken place, “Edo people deserve to know the objectives of the mission, the anticipated outcomes and the measurable benefits expected to accrue to the state.”

A policy think-tank, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda would have struggled to survive without the resilience, patience and sacrifices of Nigerians. Chairman of the initiative, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, said that by resisting the temptation to revert to unsustainable populism, Nigerians had provided the bedrock […]

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has felicitated with the Emir of Kano, His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose wisdom, courage and commitment to justice continue to inspire generations. In a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, […]

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as recently announced by the Federal Government, is undergoing its first major overhaul in 53 years, introducing civilian leadership, a six-week orientation, 11 specialised career streams, a technology-driven deployment system, among other changes. The post What are your thoughts about FG’s approved reforms for the NYSC scheme? appeared first on Tribune Online.