Spain says no decision on hantavirus cruise ship
Spain on Tuesday said it would not decide where a cruise ship with hantavirus cases would dock until epidemiological data
I-G orders audit of arms, ammunition nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately undertake comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition within their respective commands. Disu gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of an emergency conference with CPs in charge of state commands. He said the audit must be […]
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Tegbe as minister
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of Joseph Tegbe as minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Reps demand action over killings in South Africa
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for urgent diplomatic and economic measures against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks that have reportedly claimed the lives of Nigerians.
Nigeria, Ghana unite against drug cartels
Nigeria and Ghana have strengthened bilateral cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime, with both countries pledging a more coordinated and aggressive response to the menace across West Africa.
World Bank to build N300m livestock feed laboratory at MOUAU
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA – A major boost to Nigeria’s livestock sector is underway as the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has earmarked ₦300 million for the establishment of an Animal Feed Reference Laboratory at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State. The project, aimed at improving livestock productivity […]
IGP launches VCRU, scraps SWAT nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olatunji Disu, has announced a major operational reform within the Nigeria Police Force with the creation and nationwide deployment of the Violent Crime Response Units (VCRUs), replacing the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams.
NUJ to S/ West Govs: Tackle worsening insecurity, rising fuel prices, power failure
—- Lauds Youth Minister, Olawande renovation of Ondo Press centre building By Dayo Johnson Akure The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on the six governors in the South West to prioritise safety of lives and property in view of the security challenges confronting the region. This was contained in a communique issued at […]
DSS: Judgment against us a travesty, dangerous precedent – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has rejected what it described as the “seriously flawed judgment” of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, in the N5.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against the organisation by two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Cross River is COVID-19 free – Commissioner
Cross River State has achieved a significant public health milestone with the successful treatment and discharge of its only confirmed COVID-19 case, rendering the state virus-free.
‘Devastating’ response awaits any Strait of Hormuz attack – US warns Iran
The United States is “not looking for a fight” over the Strait of Hormuz, but any Iranian attack on shipping will be met with a “devastating” response, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Tuesday. “We’re not looking for a fight. But Iran also cannot be allowed to block innocent countries and their goods from an international […]
