Kaduna Experiencing Improved Security, Says NDA Commandant Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has stated that Kaduna State has seen significant improvements in security over recent months. He emphasized that while progress has been made, continued efforts are necessary to achieve comprehensive safety across the state. During a courtesy […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Yahaya Bello Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity and Compassion Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to foster unity, compassion, and peaceful coexistence across the nation. In his Eid message, Bello emphasized the importance of collective prayers for the peace, unity, and stability of Nigeria. […]
Judiciary Workers’ Strike Halts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Defamation Arraignment The arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on defamation charges was on Tuesday stalled due to the ongoing nationwide strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), throwing another delay into a politically sensitive legal battle. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a former senator representing Kogi Central, is facing allegations of […]
NOA Embarks on Nationwide Initiative to Restore Public Confidence in Nigeria The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to rebuilding trust between the Nigerian government and its citizens through a series of targeted national reorientation programmes. Issa-Onilu made this known during a public engagement session in […]
Federal Government Intensifies Efforts Against Boko Haram Resurgence in Northeast Nigeria The Federal Government has escalated its counter-insurgency operations in response to a recent resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria’s northeastern region. This development has raised concerns about a potential return to the heightened insecurity experienced during the group’s peak activity years. According to […]
Pat Utomi’s Shadow Government: A Bold Reform Initiative or Constitutional Challenge? Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned political economist and former presidential candidate, has sparked a national debate with the launch of the “Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government” (BTCSG). Unveiled on May 5, 2025, this initiative aims to provide a structured opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s […]
Nigeria Customs Seizes Contraband Worth Over ₦1.28 Billion in South-West Operations The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A, has announced the interception of contraband goods valued at over ₦1.28 billion during intensified anti-smuggling operations across the South-West region. Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, the Unit’s Controller, disclosed that the seizures were made between May […]
Mahmuda Terrorists Resume Attacks, Kill Three in Kwara Community A new terrorist group known as Mahmuda has launched a fresh attack on Duruma village in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, resulting in the deaths of three residents. The assault occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, marking a resurgence of […]
Car Theft Surge Alarms FCT Residents Amid Rising Insecurity Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expressing growing concern over a significant increase in car thefts, attributing the surge to economic hardship and inadequate security measures. Victims have shared distressing accounts of their experiences. Kayode Lawal recounted how his Sienna minivan was stolen within […]
Edo State Initiates Property Owner Profiling in New City Development Area The Edo State Government has commenced a comprehensive profiling exercise for property owners in the New City Development Area, formerly known as Coral City. This initiative, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, aims to resolve longstanding land disputes and facilitate the issuance of Certificates of […]
Lagos State to Enforce E-Call-Up System on Lekki-Epe Corridor Starting June 16 The Lagos State Government has announced that enforcement of the electronic call-up (e-call-up) system for articulated vehicles on the Lekki-Epe corridor will commence on June 16, 2025. Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat made this announcement during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on […]
Gombe State Unveils ‘Garin Inuwa’ to Combat Child Malnutrition The Gombe State Government has launched “Garin Inuwa,” a locally produced complementary food supplement aimed at addressing the high rates of child malnutrition in the state. The initiative was officially introduced by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, who emphasized its significance in improving child health […]
Zamfara Islamic Group Condemns Governor Lawal’s Anniversary Celebration Over Alleged Immoral Displays The Zamfara Ulama Defence Forum (ZUDF), a prominent Islamic organization, has strongly criticized the recent second-term anniversary celebration of Governor Dauda Lawal, citing the event’s alleged deviation from the state’s Islamic values. In a statement released on Friday, ZUDF expressed deep concern over […]
Nasarawa State Urges Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate Amid Rising Flood Risks In response to forecasts predicting severe flooding across Nigeria, the Nasarawa State Government has issued a directive for residents in flood-prone communities to relocate to higher ground to safeguard lives and property. Margaret Elayo, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, announced […]
Ondo State Taskforce Arrests Five for Illegal Sand Mining in Ese-Odo The Ondo State Government has apprehended five individuals suspected of engaging in illegal sand mining activities in Ilu-Agbo, located within the Ese-Odo Local Government Area. The arrests were carried out by a state-appointed taskforce, which has been actively monitoring and enforcing regulations against unauthorized […]
Abuja Pastor and Deaconess Arrested for Alleged Child Trafficking Scheme The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended Reverend Pastor Prince Bassey Ajah, General Overseer of Wells of Salvation Church, alongside Deaconess Vera Duru and two others, for their alleged involvement in a child trafficking operation. The arrests followed a distress call received on […]
Lagos Authorities Arrest 37 for Assaulting Enforcement Officers and Tampering with Government Seals The Lagos State Government has apprehended 37 individuals comprising 23 men and 14 women for allegedly assaulting environmental enforcement officers and unlawfully removing official seals during a sanitation operation in the Kodesoh area of Ikeja. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 24, […]
Katsina Governor Urges Citizens to Expose Bandit Informants Amid Rising Insecurity Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has intensified calls for community collaboration in the fight against banditry, urging residents to provide actionable intelligence on individuals aiding criminal elements. This appeal comes amid revelations that a significant portion of bandit activities are facilitated by […]
NDLEA Arrests Two Hajj-Bound Pilgrims for Alleged Cocaine Smuggling The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended two individuals en route to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, allegedly for ingesting and attempting to smuggle cocaine. Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Retd), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, disclosed the arrests during […]
WAEC Faces Backlash Over WASSCE Delays and Unsafe Exam Conditions The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is under intense scrutiny following widespread reports of students across Nigeria sitting for their English Language Paper 2 examination late into the night, often under inadequate lighting conditions. In some instances, exams extended until 11:45 p.m., with students relying […]