Acting IGP Disu inaugurates state police implementation committee
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun Disu, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the implementation of state policing across the country. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen internal security and improve community-based law enforcement. Speaking at the event, the police boss said the committee will develop clear guidelines and strategies to […]
President Tinubu nominates Tax reforms committee chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, as Minister of State for Finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, who will move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning. The nomination was sent to the Senate for confirmation. Oyedele, 50, hails from Ikaram, Akoko in Ondo State, and previously chaired the Presidential Committee […]
Muslims Protest In Lafia Over The Killing Of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah
A group of Muslim protesters gathered along the Makurdi–Lafia Expressway following reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Demonstrators were seen carrying photographs believed to be of the late Iranian leader as they expressed anger over the alleged U.S.–Israeli strikes. The protest caused noticeable attention from motorists and passersby travelling through […]
DSS arrests officers over El-Rufai airport security breach
Five security officials have been arrested over the February 12, 2026 breach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, in an incident reportedly linked to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The arrests followed a joint probe by the DSS, Immigration, Customs and the Aviation Ministry. Those detained include personnel from the Police, DSS, Immigration […]
Telcos must give 14-day notice before SIM shutdown – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed that telcos must give subscribers at least 14 days’ notice before deactivating SIM cards due to inactivity or post-paid churn. The proposal is part of a consultation on the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) aimed at preventing fraud linked to recycled or barred numbers. Under the suggested […]
Lagos has no pension arrears, retirees remain priority – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assured that the state has no outstanding pension arrears, emphasizing that retirees remain a top priority for his administration. The governor highlighted that Lagos has cleared all pension liabilities, with retirees receiving their benefits within two to three months if documentation is complete. Sanwo-Olu reiterated the state’s commitment to treating […]
Govs Kafas, Alia unite to restore peace in border communities
Governors Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Hyacinth Alia of Benue met to address insecurity in southern Taraba, assuring displaced residents of enhanced security, immediate relief, and sustained government support for safe returns. The high-level peace meeting in Wukari involved security officials, traditional rulers, and government representatives from both states to find lasting solutions to the […]
Lagos NULGE members demand suspension of state president amid EFCC probe
Members of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have called for the immediate suspension of State President Comrade Sunday Sewanu Ogunfowora pending an EFCC investigation into alleged financial misconduct. In a letter to the union’s national leadership, the members cited Rule 27(ii) of the NULGE constitution, which mandates […]
Court declines ex-commissioners’ bid to stop Kano gov’t from reclaiming official vehicles
The National Industrial Court in Kano has rejected requests by some former commissioners seeking to stop the state government from retrieving official vehicles given to them while in office. The applicants wanted an interim order to prevent the move pending the hearing of their case. The former officials argued that the vehicles formed part of […]
Iran: ‘We’re yet to get distress calls from Nigerians’ – FG
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said it has not received any distress calls from Nigerians living in Iran. This comes as tensions continue between Iran, the United States, and Israel. According to NiDCOM’s media director, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, while Nigerians may be in Iran, none has officially contacted the commission for help. He clarified […]