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The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and illegal arms possession, arresting five suspects and recovering several locally made firearms in coordinated operations across the state. The arrests, which took place between December 21 and December 27, 2025, followed intensified patrols and intelligence-led operations by police operatives […]
A pressure group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice (PAPAJ), has raised strong objections to the Akwa Ibom State Government’s allocation to the education sector in its 2026 budget, describing the provision as grossly inadequate and inconsistent with the state’s development promises. The group also appealed to the […]
The African Union (AU) has moved quickly to shut down any suggestion of international acceptance for Somaliland’s statehood following Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway territory, warning that the move threatens regional stability and violates long-standing continental principles. In a strongly worded response, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Youssouf, dismissed Israel’s recognition […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced a temporary closure of the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to enable the removal of two container-laden trucks involved in an early morning accident. In a video update released on Saturday, the agency said recovery operations were still in progress, with heavy-duty equipment already deployed […]
Lagos came alive on Saturday as the historic Eyo Festival made its long-awaited return, drawing large crowds to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) for the opening of the 2025 celebrations. The cultural spectacle, also referred to as the Adamu Orisha Play, featured colourful processions of traditional masquerades, with locals and tourists gathering early to witness the […]
Electricity generation across Nigeria has recorded noticeable improvement following the successful repair of the vandalised Lagos–Escravos gas supply line, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said. In a statement released on Friday, NISO confirmed that the restoration of the critical gas infrastructure has enhanced gas delivery to several major thermal power stations, leading to […]
The member representing Bungudu and Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdulmalik Zubairu, has paid a sympathy visit to Maru town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State following a recent bandit assault that claimed several lives and led to multiple abductions. The attack, carried out by armed bandits, reportedly resulted in […]
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that the late former governor of the state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, continues to play a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s security landscape, even two years after his death. In a tribute issued on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Akeredolu’s passing, Aiyedatiwa noted that the former governor’s persistent […]
Ireland College to Honour Nigerian Students with Distinction Award Trinity College Dublin is set to honour a Nigerian student, Oluwajomiloju Adeparusi, with the Trinity QQI Distinction Award in recognition of her exceptional performance in the QQI FET College examinations. This was contained in an email sent to Adeparusi and signed by Professor […]
