By Kingsley Omonobi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful applicants shortlisted for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables. The release followed the conclusion of a comprehensive recruitment exercise described by the commission as inclusive, transparent and equitable. In a statement by its spokesman, Torty Njoku, the commission […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that an examination hall should be a sanctuary of hope, not a crime scene, condemning the abduction of the Principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, a National Examinations Council NECO ad hoc official and students who were writing their NECO examination in Kogi State.

…Says Prophet warned Muslims against using religion for politics By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has described the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 presidential election as a political strategy designed to exploit […]

…Parades suspected cultists By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday disclosed that it rescued a kidnap victim, Haruna Yusuf, 50, following a gun duel with suspected kidnappers. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, also revealed that operatives of the command foiled a ransom exchange and recovered ₦2.217 million from the scene. […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has launched a massive rescue operation following the abduction of four persons by suspected kidnappers who attacked an examination centre located at an abandoned Government Secondary School in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The victims were identified as the school principal, Elder Daniel […]

Iran said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Qatar on Wednesday to pay tribute to its deceased former emir, days after the Islamic republic launched salvos at the gas-rich emirate.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has endorsed Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir as his running mate for a second term, describing the decision as a reflection of confidence in a trusted ally whose loyalty, competence and commitment have contributed significantly to the achievements of the administration. The endorsement, contained […]

…Situation embarrassing Nigeria, says Senate President By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has threatened legal action against the contractor responsible for the renovation of the National Assembly complex over persistent technical faults affecting facilities in both the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. Akpabio, who spoke during plenary on […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 13 kidnapped victims and disrupted terrorist operations during separate intelligence-led missions in Zamfara State. The operations were carried out in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of the state. The Military Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, who confirmed the development, said troops of […]

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has approved N3.6 billion for the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) further training programme aimed at supporting tailors and strengthening Nigeria’s informal sector. The Federal Government is targeting about 200,000 artisans for the 2026 edition of the programme, which is designed to improve technical skills, […]