The Niger State Police Command has arrested seven suspects for alleged illegal mining and vandalism of government property at Gurara Waterfalls in Gurara Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Minna by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP W…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has called on Nigerian youths to take a leading role in strengthening the country’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the unveiling of the 2026 Voter Education Manual and its youth-friendly version, in coll…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have apprehended one Chief Edet, the Village head of Asik Ubofa, a fishing settlement in Effiat Clan in Mbo Local Government Area, and recovered an AK-47 rifle from him. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Offic…
Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new measures to keep children safe online, the government announced Wednesday. The pilot comes as the government seeks views from parents on whether to follow Australia and issue a blank…
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has called for increased budgetary allocation to the health sector, particularly for HIV/AIDS and TB treatment, amid significant reductions in international donor funding. Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF-Nigeria, Steve Aborisade, made the call during an adv…
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday nullified the January 2024 dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria, declaring the action ultra vires. In his judgment, Justice Aneke set aside all decisions take…
The Peoples Democratic Party governors-backed Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led National Working Committee confirmed that a fresh reconciliation process aimed at uniting aggrieved factions within the party commenced today. Turaki, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, said that f…
The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 individuals linked to the supply of logistics to Boko Haram terrorists in the North East, warning communities against collaboration with insurgents. In a statement shared by the agency on their official X account on Wednesday, the Army said the suspects were interc…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, unveiled a revised draft of its 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, seeking the input of political parties to strengthen the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a consultative meeting with p…
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, on Tuesday took possession of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja following an earlier takeover by a rival faction. According to a video posted by TVC on X, Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, visi…
The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has said tuberculosis remains a major health threat in Nigeria, urging collective and smarter action to end deaths from the disease. Soludo said that with thousands of people and families severely affected, society and community-led efforts m…
The management of Albarka Radio 97.5 FM has called on the Bauchi State Police Command to suspend the Divisional Police Officer of Bununu Division, SP Jamilu Kabir, over the alleged assault on one of its reporters during the Sallah celebration. The station also demanded that the officer face maximum…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday moved to take over the Maitama residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja. EFCC operatives, reportedly led by Folarin Sunday Dare, arrived in about five buses and, dressed in their red and b…
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday commenced a three-day social media awareness campaign aimed at strengthening cybersecurity consciousness and promoting responsible online engagement among its personnel. The event, organised by the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, is being held at the Lt.-Gen. T.A. …
A waste and environmental sustainability expert, Dr Olufemi Idowu-Adegoke, has identified poor plastic waste management as a major cause of flooding in Lagos. Adegoke, however, called for a transition from a disposal-driven system to a circular economy anchored on recycling. He disclosed this in an…
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has said the enactment of the new tax reform laws has significantly raised the importance of certified tax professionals in the country’s fiscal system. President of the Institute, Innocent Ohagwa, stated this at the opening of the March edition of 202…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank, effective May 1, 2026. The bank made this known in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Tuesday. It noted that the appointment aligned with its tradition and succession…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has commended President Bola Tinubu for steps taken to restructure sports administration in Nigeria. Diri gave the commendation while declaring open the 2026 Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial B…
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) says it has apprehended five suspected hoodlums, popularly called ‘Omotaku’, over alleged extortion. The suspects were alleged to have extorted motorists on the Aboru and Abule-Egba axis of the Abeokuta Expressway. Chai…
A 14-year-old Nigerian student, Oluwadamilola Adeolu, has emerged winner of the Junior category at the African Spelling Bee competition held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Adeolu, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado-Ekiti, secured the top position after outperforming contestants from over 30 …
