IGP Unveils Schools Protection Squad in Osun, Calls for Unified Front Against Attacks The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has officially launched the Schools Protection Squad (SPS) in Osun State, calling for comprehensive collaboration among all stakeholders to safeguard educational institutions from attacks. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Osogbo, aims […]
Ondo Amotekun Nabs Suspected Killer of APC Chairman, Apprehends 31 Other Criminals The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against crime, apprehending a suspect allegedly involved in the murder of the ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Gbenga Abe. This […]
Qatar Halts Air Traffic, Urges Foreigners to Shelter Amid Iranian Retaliation Threats Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic within its airspace and several Western embassies have advised their citizens to “shelter in place” as tensions in the Middle East escalate following Iranian threats of retaliation against the United States. The swift measures, announced Monday, […]
Trump Takes Two Major Gambles as US Enters Conflict with Iran As the United States moves into a state of conflict with Iran, President Donald Trump is reportedly taking two significant gambles, betting on the efficacy of recent US strikes and a restrained Iranian response. These strategic risks underscore the high stakes involved in the […]
Anambra Vigilantes Detain Pregnant Woman, Two Children for Over 20 Days; Family Petitions Police The family of Mr. Daniel Ikwo in Nnewi, Anambra State, has sent a petition to the state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, alleging the unlawful detention of Daniel, his pregnant wife, Cynthia, and their two young children by operatives of the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]