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The Nigeria Police Force has trained 56 officers and approved the establishment of new counterterrorism operational bases in Adamawa, Cross River and Ogun states as part of efforts to reinforce the country’s security architecture and improve responses to emerging threats. The training programme, designed for personnel of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), was conducted in […]
Turkey is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of measures to strengthen security on the island following a recent drone strike, a source in the Turkish defence ministry has said. The source said authorities in Turkey are undertaking phased planning to safeguard the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), a self-declared […]
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports claiming that more than 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks in parts of Borno State, describing the report as misleading and based on unverified sources. In a statement issued on Saturday by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, the Army said the […]
A Federal Government investigative panel has confirmed allegations that the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, forged his degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The findings were contained in a report submitted to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in December 2025 following an inquiry triggered by a […]
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has attributed the persistent electricity supply challenges within its franchise areas to gas supply shortages and operational constraints affecting the national power grid. In a statement addressing the situation, the company apologised to customers for the disruption caused by unstable electricity supply and appealed for patience while efforts are […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative), Dunkwu Chamberlain Nnamdi. Abbas described the development as shocking and devastating, noting that the late aide died in active service to the country. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has partnered with Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, to provide practical media training for students of the institution’s Mass Communication Department. The initiative is designed to strengthen students’ professional skills and expose them to real-life journalism practice beyond theoretical classroom instruction. Under the arrangement, 300-level and final-year […]
The Lagos State Government has warned actress and philanthropist, Sarah Martins to stop cooking and distributing food on public streets in the state or risk arrest and prosecution. The warning was issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement shared on X. Wahab said while the government […]
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, on Saturday defended his performance during a recent television interview and criticised those who attacked him over the exchange with journalist Mehdi Hasan. Bwala’s response followed widespread reactions on social media after his appearance on Head to Head, a programme on Al […]
The Nigeria Police Force has removed Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) and replaced him with Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Okon Placid. Although an official statement had not been issued as of Saturday, sources at the police headquarters in Abuja confirmed the development. According to the sources, […]
