The operation, carried out by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons allegedly intended for use in violent activities.

President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to elder statesman and progressive politician, Alhaji Ganiyu Kolapo Oseni, describing him as the man who introduced him to politics and stood firmly by him throughout his political journey. In a personal tribute released on Friday following Oseni’s death, the President expressed deep sorrow over the loss […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians to be wary of fraudsters impersonating its officials to defraud unsuspecting members of the public through fake auction offers for forfeited vehicles. In a statement issued on Friday, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the scammers have been using the names of […]

The World Bank has said Nigeria’s biggest fiscal challenge is weak revenue mobilisation rather than excessive borrowing, urging the government to prioritise efforts to boost revenue generation to support sustainable economic growth. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said Nigeria’s debt profile remains […]

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by […]

“I can conveniently say that within the short period you have been appointed, there are a lot of positive things that our state has recorded in terms of security.

…SSU Unveils Innovation-Focused Programmes By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Chancellor of Sokoto State University (SSU) and Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi, has urged Nigerians, particularly young people, to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance as essential tools for national development and economic transformation. Speaking at the convocation lecture held on Friday as part of […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership capacity of the state’s civil service and sustain ongoing public sector reforms. The appointments, announced on Friday by the Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Saka, fill vacancies created by […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Residents of Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday staged a mass protest over renewed bandit attacks that reportedly claimed several lives, displaced scores of villagers and heightened fears across affected communities. The protesters blocked the Sokoto–Jega–Yauri highway, a major route linking Sokoto with Kebbi and Niger states, demanding […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration CVR by two weeks, moving the deadline from 10th July to Friday, 24th July, 2026. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee IVEC at the commission, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this on Friday […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, has condemned the killing of former Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Prof. David Salifu, describing the incident as a tragic reminder of the worsening insecurity in Benue and neighbouring states. Ortom, in a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Paul […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Friday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Governor Ibikunle Amosun in Abeokuta to seek their blessings, guidance and support ahead of the poll. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, said he would incorporate […]

By Innocent Anaba Many Nigerian telecom subscribers have recounted the hardship they faced following the temporary shutdown of airtime and data lending services occasioned by the regulatory dispute between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry. Among those affected is Lagos-based employee, Farouk Rabiu, who described the suspension […]

… Admits brain drain, releases ₦32.9bn for PHCsBy Chioma Obinna In the faces of mounting criticism over the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government on Friday defended its reform efforts, revealing that more than 37,000 health workers have been recruited across federal health institutions since 2023. The government also said over 70,000 frontline […]

…Says ‘Every naira stolen robs state of development’ Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has urged public office holders to embrace the three pillars of his administration, namely, transparency, accountability and traceability, noting that every naira lost to corruption, financial misconduct and non-compliance ultimately deprives the people of the state of quality social services […]