NDLEA, US DEA dismantle transnational drug, money laundering network
Operatives of a Special Operations Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in close coordination with the United…
Hajj 2026: Over 6,000 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted in 14 flights
Nigeria has airlifted 6,635 pilgrims from different states across the country to Saudi Arabia in 14 flights since May 3…
Police dismiss viral claim of shooting at Ogbeogonogo Market in Asaba
Contrary to a viral video alleging that a young man was shot in the Ogbilọ area of Ogbeogonogo Market, Asaba,…
Edo govt demolishes building linked to kidnapping, drug activities
The Edo State Government has demolished a building allegedly linked to kidnapping and illicit drug activities in Ubiaja, Esan South-East…
IED explosion kills six in Zamfara
No fewer than six people were killed while six others hospitalised on Thursday following the explosion of an Improvised Explosive…
NUJ urges Jigawa govt to support farmers, intensify flood prevention measures
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, on Thursday in Dutse called on the Jigawa State Government to
Fatai Owoseni resigns as Makinde’s special adviser on security
Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue States, Fatai Ajani Owoseni (rtd), has resigned his position as the Special…
2026: Reps approve N2.285trn budget for FCTA
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the 2026 statutory budgets of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the
New deputy governor: Kano govt denies killing of five persons during swearing-in ceremony
The Kano State Government has denied allegations by Amnesty International that five people were killed during the swearing-in ceremony of
Reps to consider bill on national framework on drugs, alcohol control
The House of Representatives is set to commence debate on the general principles of a bill seeking to establish a
Benue to collaborate with IOM, NEMA to strengthen communities on disaster risk reduction
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says it is collaborating with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and
Kwara: Customs generates N3.89bn, seizes contraband worth N204m in two months
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, in Ilorin, Kwara State, between January and May 2026, generated N3.89 billion…
FCCPC faces contempt threat as court hears airtime lending regulation dispute, May 15
A legal showdown over the regulation of airtime lending services in Nigeria intensified on Wednesday after the leadership of the…
FCT: Two bandits killed, one arrested as Police dismantle kidnap network
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force have dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating…
Yobe: Police arrest four suspected drug dealers, recover illicit substances
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspects in possession of substances believed to be hard drugs. The development…
Oyo NUT elects new executives
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, on Wednesday in Ibadan elected new executive members to
Kebbi govt pledges support for RMAFC data verification exercise
The Kebbi State Government has assured the Federal Government of its cooperation towards the accurate validation of data within the…
BREAKING: Court convicts ex-power minister Mamman of N33.8bn fraud
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count…
Oyo govt intensifies campaign against female genital mutilation
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) through the Centre for
Kogi CJ swears in Bello Mohammed Musa as new Notary Public
The Kogi State Judiciary has added another Notary Public to its ranks following the swearing-in of Iyamoye-born legal practitioner, Barrister…
