Oyo School Rescue: We treated abducted pupils as our own children – IRT, SIS operatives
…IGP Disu Mourns Slain Sergeant, Hails Team for Successful Rescue By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the Police Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have said they approached the rescue of the 44 abducted pupils and teachers of Oriire schools in Oyo State with the determination to save them because they regarded […]
HCDT empowers A’Ibom youths with skills training, business grants
THE Effiat and Mbo Host Communities Development Trust, HCDT, funded by Oriental Energy Resources Ltd, has launched skills acquisition training and business grants at improving livelihoods for youths in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Nigeria ends evacuation of nearly 1,500 citizens from South Africa
Nigeria said it has completed the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa this week, airlifting nearly 1,500 people as anti-immigrant groups piled on pressure on undocumented foreigners to leave the country.
NBC, NIGCOMSAT train digital TV installers ahead of 2028 analogue switch-off
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, has commenced the training of digital television installers in Ibadan as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Switchover, DSO, programme ahead of the December 31, 2028 analogue switch-off.
Keyamo okays third-party payment of Obi’s N25,000 airport fine
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has asked Mr Nnaemeka Ikerionwu, who volunteered to pay the N25,000 fine imposed on Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, to liaise with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on the payment process.
NBA invites DSS, ICPC to monitor national officers’ elections
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its resolve to proceed with its 2026 national officers’ election on Saturday.
Assets seizure: Malami appeals judgement, restates confidence in judiciary
The Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has noted the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, concerning the forfeiture of certain properties linked to him.
Kogi: Police probe alleged illegal NECO centre after rescue mission
Kogi State Police Command on Friday announced the successful rescue of four persons abducted by gunmen during an attack on a purported NECO examination centre at the abandoned Government Secondary School, Olowa Agbajo, in Dekina Local Government Area.
Delta First Lady intensifies support for children with autism
The Wife of the Delta State Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has intensified efforts to improve the lives of children living with autism and other special needs through the Foundation’s free medical outreach programme. The second round of the outreach, organised in collaboration with the Delta State Ministry […]
Gov. Alia pledges lasting peace, safe return of IDPs
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has hosted a high-powered delegation from the United States Department of State in Makurdi for talks aimed at strengthening collaboration on security, peacebuilding, religious freedom, humanitarian response and lasting solutions to the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state.
NAIC, NAICOM to boost Tinubu’s agricultural agenda, farmers’ confidence, food security
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector as the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation and the National Insurance Commission agreed to deepen collaboration to expand agricultural insurance, boost farmers’ confidence and enhance national food security.
