Catholic Bishops blame Nigeria’s challenges on poor leadership
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has blamed Nigeria’s persistent economic and security challenges on poor leadership, warning that the country continues to lose trillions of naira annually to crude oil bunkering and illegal mining.
Troops neutralise suspected kidnapper, rescue four victims in Edo
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps, said a notorious kidnapper has been killed and rescued four people who were kidnapped in Warake Forest in the Etsako West local government area.
Israel army says Iran leadership ‘shaken’ by campaign
The Israeli military said on Thursday that its campaign of strikes on Iran had already “shaken” the country’s clerical leadership, adding that it was continuing to “deepen the damage”.
FG moves to boost vaccine self-sufficiency through NVRI reforms
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to repositioning the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) to strengthen local vaccine production, enhance animal disease control, and drive private sector-led growth within the livestock industry. According to a statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu, the assurance was […]
2025/2026 constable recruitment: Screening date, time, requirements for Lagos Police Command
The Police Command in Lagos State says the physical and credential screening exercise for applicants in the 2025/2026 recruitment into the Force will commence on Monday.
623 teachers graduate from NEPL/Seplat JV 2026 STEP Ceremony
THE NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated 623 teachers and education inspectors from the 2026 Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP).
Alleged N2.4bn fraud: Stella Oduah, 1 other enter plea bargain deal
A former Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah and one other charged with N2.5 billion fraud in an Abuja High Court on Thursday opted for a plea bargain deal.
Gunmen shoot farmer, kidnap wife in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed gunshot injuries sustained by a farmer and the abduction of his wife by gunmen on Wednesday night in Akure, the state capital.
CSOs back Human Rights Defenders Bill at N’Assembly
Civil society organisations on Wednesday backed a bill they say could, for the first time, give clear legal protection to journalists, whistleblowers, election observers and activists who often face risks for defending human rights in Nigeria.
How Africa is ‘exposed’ to Middle East war
Africa hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil prices and threats to shipping, as the continent again suffers from events largely beyond its control.
Court orders UNICAL to pay N55m to eight demoted students
THE Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has ordered the University of Calabar to pay the sum of 55 million naira to eight engineering students of the school.
