FG demands citizen-security alliance
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies, government institutions, communities, the media and citizens to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call in Abuja on Thursday, saying the country’s security challenges could no longer be tackled through military force […]
Tinubu assures Osun voters of adequate security for Saturday poll
…Urges electorate to vote freely, wisely By Henry Umoru ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security during and after Saturday’s governorship election, urging voters to come out and exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign […]
Tax Ombud to launch Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights
…Vows fairness, transparency in tax administration By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen public trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud […]
Africa must develop indigenous defence technology to stay ahead of future wars — Buratai
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has urged African countries to develop indigenous defence technologies and reduce their dependence on imported military systems. Buratai made the call while speaking at a high-level panel at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali, Rwanda, where he warned […]
Tinubu: APC stakeholders warn against centralized campaigns
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have called for the decentralization of campaign structures for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, insisting that political mobilisation must be driven from the polling units rather than from Abuja or state capitals. The stakeholders under the aegis of the Concerned National APC […]
Tielemans apologises for offending Villa fans with Man Utd boast
Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after admitting he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club than his former team.
Osun Election: Ariwoola, others task security chiefs on peace, prosecution of killers
…As Council of the WISE condemns violence By John Alechenu ABUJA: Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and members of the Council of the WISE of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) have urged security agencies to ensure peace and prosecute those responsible for attacks in Osun State ahead of […]
Fani-Kayode to Sultan, Tinubu: Publicly caution Jingir before it’s too late
….Condemns cleric’s reported remarks, urges religious leaders to defend peaceful coexistence Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly caution Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir over comments attributed to the Islamic cleric concerning Christians and Christianity. Fani-Kayode made the call in a lengthy […]
Police nab 18 suspects, recover 47 guns in Rivers
…Arrest car snatcher in fake military camouflage By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspected criminals and recovered 47 firearms of various calibres, 12 stolen vehicles and 420 rounds of live ammunition in operations conducted across the state between June and August 12, 2026. The State Commissioner of Police, […]
Lagos Waterways record 6.7% growth in passenger traffic
Projects 5 million passenger movements by year-end By Godwin Oritse Lagos waterways recorded 2.5 million passenger movements between January and June 2026, up from 2.3 million in the corresponding period of 2025, representing a 6.7 per cent increase. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) said the growth was recorded despite the impact of rising fuel […]
Marwa charges NDLEA officers to remain resilient in drug war
Honours 274 personnel, 19 NGOs, Vanguard and other media platforms at 12th awards ceremony By Kingsley Omonobi The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has charged officers and personnel of the agency to remain resilient, describing the fight against illicit drugs as a generational […]
