12 ships laden with petroleum products, various commodities arrive Lagos ports
The NPA added that the expected ships are laden with bulk pallets, bulk wheat, fresh fish, general cargo, petrol, aviation fuel and containers of different goods.
NFF faces FG sanctions after Super Eagles, Falcons World Cup failures
The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly facing mounting pressure from the National Sports Commission (NSC) amid growing concerns over the administration and performance of Nigerian football.
2027: Adebutu challenges Abiodun over delay in selection of new Awujale
Addressing a large crowd of party supporters, the former federal lawmaker urged voters to reject the APC at the 2027 polls and return the PDP to power.
Court discharges Otu critic Odama after seven days at Afokang
…as prosecution withdraws alleged online bullying charge By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR A Calabar Magistrate Court on Thursday discharged businessman and critic of Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, Denis Odama, after the prosecution withdrew the charge of allegedly bullying the governor online. Odama, who had spent seven days at the Afokang Correctional Centre, regained his […]
Oil workers take battle against casualisation to Tinubu
For years, casualisation has remained one of the most contentious labour issues in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, pitting workers’ unions against employers
Bolt, Uber to resume at airports after licence agreements are finalised – FAAN
The clarification followed public reactions to an internal memo directing the immediate suspension of the two ride-hailing services pending the conclusion.
Osun Poll: Groups urge Tinubu, INEC to sustain credible elections
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — A coalition of opposition political parties, ethnic youth organisations and civil society groups has commended the conduct of the recent Osun State governorship election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain the standard ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups, […]
Army recovers arms cache in Mangu, hunts cattle rustling suspects
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace, have foiled an alleged planned attack on Mwar community in Chakfem Kingdom, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, following intelligence on a suspected threat by bandit militias. The operation, conducted on August 19, was launched after the […]
Security, others consumed 70% of Borno’s budget in 7 years — Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Thursday said security and other humanitarian services consumed 70 per cent of his budget in the last 7 years.
Illicit arms fueling banditry, terrorism, communal violence — Ribadu
ABUJA — The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has identified the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons as a major driver of insecurity, banditry, terrorism and communal violence in Nigeria. Ribadu stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a workshop on lessons learnt from Nigeria’s 2016 National Baseline Survey on Illicit […]
PRP: Duke can win 2027 with broad political coalition — Adeshina
The Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), James Adeshina, says the party’s presidential candidate, Donald Duke, can win the 2027 presidential election if he builds a strong grassroots structure and a broad-based political coalition. Adeshina, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday, described Duke, a former […]
IPAC hails peaceful conduct of Bauchi LG elections
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Bauchi State chapter, has commended the peaceful conduct of the 2026 local government elections held across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas on Monday, August 17. In a statement issued after the polls, the council described the exercise as a demonstration of democratic practice, […]
Lagos police arrest 39 suspects, recover 14 pistols, other weapons
By Esther Onyegbula, Matthew Johnson & Maryflorence Nwabueze LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 39 suspects and recovered 14 locally made pistols, a live shotgun and other weapons during a series of intelligence-led operations across the state in August. The operations targeted suspected vandals, armed robbers, cultists and other criminal elements allegedly […]
Illicit Arms: Ribadu backs fresh national survey, says 2016 data outdated
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has backed plans for a new National Baseline Survey on illicit small arms and light weapons, saying Nigeria must replace outdated data and address methodological and coordination gaps identified from the 2016 exercise. Ribadu said the proposed survey was necessary to provide credible […]
Full list: Chelsea unveil 2026/27 squad numbers as Joao Pedro takes No. 9
Chelsea have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026/27 season, with several players handed new shirt numbers ahead of the new campaign.
Lagos police detain Chinese national over alleged sexual assault of employee
By Esther Onyegbula LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has detained a Chinese national, Bai Quang, following allegations of sexual assault and repeated unwanted sexual advances towards his Nigerian employee, identified as Charles Nwafor. Quang was reportedly arrested after Nwafor petitioned the police, alleging that his employer repeatedly made unwanted sexual advances towards him […]
