Flooding: Shettima directs early activation of action
As the rainy season peaks, Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the activation of the Fusion and Trigger Room concept to coordinate and enable early action to combat flooding in Nigeria.
Bayelsa police arrest man over false bandit attack report, monarch’s son for attempted murder
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Promise Etete, for allegedly originating and circulating false information about a bandit attack that sparked panic in parts of the state.
Nigeria must be secure, stable before leading Africa, says Foreign Affairs Minister
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has said Nigeria must first strengthen its economy, security and internal stability before it can effectively reclaim its leadership role in Africa and project greater influence on the global stage. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of […]
Taraba police gets first permanent headquarters in 35 years
…As IGP Calls for Enhanced Security Collaboration By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Nigeria Police Force has commissioned its first permanent state command headquarters in Taraba State since the state’s creation in 1991. The commissioning came as the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, called for stronger collaboration between security agencies, the government and citizens […]
Attacks on INE’C Chair, politically motivated – Northern youths
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Northern youths have risen in defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, condemning what they described as politically motivated attacks on the Commission and vowing to resist every attempt to undermine its independence ahead of the 2027 general election. The Arewa Youth Forum, […]
Sowore: DSS’ bullish conduct, humiliation unnecessary — NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) during the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Wike knocks David Mark over FCT roads, defends Tinubu’s record
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA:Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Senate President David Mark over his infrastructure record in office, arguing that the President Bola Tinubu administration had achieved more in road construction within three years than was accomplished during Mark’s years at the helm of national leadership. Wike […]
FG to review N70,000 minimum wage – Gbajabiamila
The Federal Government has signalled plans to review the national minimum wage, stating that the current N70,000 benchmark no longer reflects prevailing economic realities.
Obidike to opposition: No vacancy in Aso Villa, Tinubu still Nigeria’s messiah
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, has declared that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock Villa ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that President Bola Tinubu remains the best option for Nigeria. Obidike, who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clarivo Oil & Gas Limited, stated […]
Three die, two injured as vehicle plunges into River in Ebonyi auto crash
By Jeff Agbodo ABAKALIKI — Tragedy struck along the busy Abakaliki-Enugu Expressway on Thursday as three persons lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle accident at the Ezillo Bridge axis in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The crash involved a Toyota Sienna bus, two commercial buses and a Toyota […]
FCID rescues 45 trafficking victims, uncovers counterfeit products, nabs fraud suspects
By Esther Onyegbula The Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Annex, Lagos, has rescued 45 victims of human trafficking, recovered hundreds of counterfeit cosmetic products and arrested suspects linked to fraud, infrastructure vandalism and other crimes as part of major operational successes recorded over the past three months. Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of FCID […]
