Senate passes State Police Bill
The Senate on Wednesday passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police services across the country, marking a major step in Nigeria’s long-running efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security.
Bill Gates testified Epstein sought to blackmail him, transcript reveals
Microsoft founder Bill Gates told US members of Congress that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had sought to “blackmail” him over his extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of the testimony.
NDLEA arrests 559 drug suspects, rehabilitates 102 in Anambra
The Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 559 suspected drug offenders and rehabilitated 102 drug users in the last 11 months as part of efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the state.
Kidnappings: Oyo CAN orders churches to halt late-night activities
Church leaders were further directed to engage trained security personnel, particularly during worship services and other church gatherings.
NAHCO secures fresh airline contracts
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, NAHCO Aviance, has extended its contract with Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY.
Ogun customs generates ₦259.8m revenue, seizes contraband worth ₦4.63bn in three months
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated ₦259.78 million in revenue and seized smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦4.63 billion between April 1 and June 23, 2026. Speaking during a press briefing in Idiroko on Wednesday, the Acting Customs Area Controller, […]
