DSS arrests 23-year-old female arms courier in Nasarawa

DSS arrests 23-year-old female arms courier in Nasarawa

— Governor Sule commends security agencies, vows sustained crackdown By Edwin Philip LAFIA — The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Aisha Mohammed, over alleged arms trafficking in Keffi, Nasarawa State, recovering 202 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and three empty magazines from her. Governor Abdullahi Sule commended the DSS for its […]
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Senate urges FG to save Aiyetoro from sea incursion

Senate urges FG to save Aiyetoro from sea incursion

— Seeks shoreline protection, emergency aid for displaced residents — Orders review of protection contracts, sets four-week reporting deadline By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene to save Aiyetoro community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State from further destruction caused by Atlantic Ocean surges and […]

Senate advances research and innovation fund bill

Senate advances research and innovation fund bill

— Proposal earmarks 20% of Nigerian Content Development Fund for research By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the National Research and Innovation Development Fund and the National Council on Research and Innovation to strengthen research funding and the commercialisation of research outcomes in Nigeria. […]

‘You have another son in me,’ Obi tells slain supporter’s mother

‘You have another son in me,’ Obi tells slain supporter’s mother

— NDC candidate pledges continued support to bereaved family By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged continued support to the family of Ifeanyi Nwolie, his supporter who was shot dead during a political activity in Enugu State. Obi gave the assurance on Thursday while […]

2027: Ex-deputy governors seek credible leaders

2027: Ex-deputy governors seek credible leaders

— Forum calls for security investment, ex-convicts’ reintegration — Demands merit-based recruitment, women’s inclusion and stronger grassroots engagement By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDG-N) has called for a reassessment of the country’s leadership recruitment process ahead of the 2027 general elections to ensure the emergence of credible […]