NSCDC intercepts truckload of vandalised railway tracks, arrests five suspects in Bauchi
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bauchi State have intercepted a truck conveying vandalised railway materials and arrested five suspects in connection with the crime. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence that led officers to trail the truck before stopping it along a major route in the state. […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Canada decries low voter registration in South-East
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Canada chapter has raised concern over reports showing low voter registration figures in Nigeria’s South-East region. The group urged Igbo people at home and abroad to take voter registration seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that political participation is key to regional development. In a statement issued on Friday, the […]
Lagos Mainland Chairman bans overnight stay at Oyingbo Market
The Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Mr Jubril Emilagba, has placed a ban on overnight stays at Oyingbo Market due to rising security concerns. The directive was announced during a security meeting with market leaders and traders, as part of efforts to protect lives, goods and business activities within the market. Emilagba explained […]
ICPC urges students to embrace integrity, shun corruption, social vices
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Ondo State has urged students and young people to build strong moral values and reject corruption and social vices. The call was made as part of efforts to shape responsible future leaders and promote ethical behaviour among youths. Speaking at the National Ethics and […]
Osun Amotekun arrests suspect after foiled Ilesa–Ibadan highway robbery
Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have arrested a suspected armed robber, Chinedu Eze, following a foiled robbery on the Ilesa–Ibadan Expressway. The arrest came after a motorist, Maxwell Phillips from Benue State, alerted Amotekun patrols in the early hours of Wednesday about suspicious activities by armed men along the highway. […]
EFCC explains how Nigerian banks, fintechs enabled N180bn in air ticket, crypto fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed how Nigerian banks and fintech companies facilitated a massive fraud worth N180 billion involving air ticket sales, investments, and cryptocurrency transactions. The commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, explained that hundreds of Nigerians fell victim to the scams, with N18.1 billion lost to airline ticket and investment fraud, […]
Wike drags FCTA workers to court
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken legal action against striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), challenging the ongoing industrial action at the National Industrial Court. The move follows the indefinite strike declared by unions over unresolved labour issues. The strike, organised by the Joint Unions Action Committee […]
Osun govt, lawmaker clash over alleged halted teachers recruitment
A fresh dispute has broken out between the Osun State Government and a federal lawmaker, Oluwole Oke, over claims that a plan to recruit part-time teachers for public schools was stopped. Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, alleged that a proposal to engage about 700 teachers was halted by the […]
Tinubu approves posting of 4 ambassador-designates to US, France, two other countries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key foreign missions, selecting them from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Nigerian Senate. The approval marks the first batch of postings following the screening exercise concluded in December last year. According to a statement released by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, […]
DIMDEX 2026: Chief of Naval Staff explores technologies to strengthen Nigerian Navy
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has taken steps to boost the strength and efficiency of the Nigerian Navy by exploring modern maritime defence technologies at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) in Qatar. His participation in the ninth edition of the event reflects Nigeria’s drive to […]