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Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) partners D7G for production of various weapons, vehicles, drones and guns among others.

DICON partners firm for production of arms, drones, other military hardware

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Chennar said, “In the arms assembly, AK 47, AK 103 rifles, sniper rifles, pistols, and grenade launchers would be produced.
Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal inaugurates 140 vehicles for security agencies in the state and 50 new buses for Mass Transit Company.

Zamfara: Lawal inaugurates 140 security vehicles, 50 mass transit buses

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Lawal further said that security remained the top priority of his administration since assuming office nearly two years ago.
Senate

Senate calls for inclusion of Local Govts in FAAC

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Citing the recent Supreme Court ruling that states do not have rights or interests in allocations to the LGCs from…
VP Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is ripe for investments as a result of Tinubu administration's critical reforms in key sectors of the economy

This is an exciting time to invest in Nigeria – Shettima

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The Vice-President applauded Nigeria’s partnership with the Islamic Development Bank, noting that both entities are based primarily on the country’s…
Senate

Senate: What military should do to tackle resurgence of Boko Haram

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Monguno said there was the need to return military operations in full force to Borno and Yobe and equip them…
President Bola Tinubu leads dignitaries to pay final respects to the late elder statesman, Pa. Edwin Clark in Kiagbodo, Delta State

Tinubu, Jonathan, dignitaries pay last respect to Pa Edwin Clark

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Clark, a renowned nationalist and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), passed away on Feb. 17, at the…
President Bola Tinubu says Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke, has created a niche for himself as a politician of reckoning in Nigeria and beyond

“You’ve created a niche as politician of reckoning,” Tinubu tells Adeleke

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The President, in the statement by Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, further noted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor had…
Lawal

Oniru seals stronger bond with Navy, champions Maritime Security

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Lawal praised the Navy’s intellectual leadership in shaping Nigeria’s maritime defence capabilities and expressed deep appreciation for its forward-thinking strategies…
Police

Gombe man Mohammed Magaji arrested for raping 2-year-old step-daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The wife reported that on May 5, about 09:00am, her husband took his two-year-old step daughter to his room and…
EFCC nabs 17 suspected internet fraudsters in a coordinated sting operations in Ilorin and Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state.

EFCC grabs 17 for internet fraud in Kwara

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The latest arrests came on the heels of that of last week that involved 47 suspects, picked up in Ilorin…
Justice

Lagos court issues bench warrant against fleeing internet fraudster

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

Justice Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, issued a warrant for…
Sule Lamido begs President Tinubu as Atiku, Obi, others launch Abiola's autobiography

Sule Lamido begs President Tinubu as Atiku, Obi, others launch Abiola’s autobiography

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

A former Governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to settle a N45 billion debt owed…
Ajudua

‘$1,043,000 fraud’: EFCC arrests socialite Fred Ajudua in Abuja

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody Fred Ajudua, a prominent Lagos-based socialite and businessman, in…
DSP Barau Jibrin calls for sustained onslaught against bandits, other criminals in Shanono LG and other border communities of Kano state

2027: Youth group urges Deputy Senate President to declare for Kano governorship

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The youths unanimously endorsed the Deputy Senate President as the next Governor of Kano, citing his numerous empowerment programmes that…
Akpoti-Uduaghan

FIDA, Womanifesto not paid to defend Sen. Natasha – Activist Obinna

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

Media activist Maazi Obinna Oparaku Akuwudike has dismissed claims that the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and Womanifesto were…
Two Kano men, Aliyu Hussaini, and Amir Zakariyya, bag death sentence for stabbing a newly wedded groom, Yazid Haruna, to death

Kano man to die by hanging for stabbing friend to death

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Adamu had killed his friend, Auwai Shehu Kanata, sometimes in 2016, while they were on their way for a business…
Lagos

Lagos draws over one trillion Naira in investment, promises 50,000 jobs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

She continued, “Our priority is to keep enhancing the business environment, making Lagos more conducive for investors and businesses. We…
Court fixes date for judgment in suit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, others over her suspension

Court announces date for judgment in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suit against Akpabio, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Justice Binta Nyako, who adjourned the matter for judgment on Tuesday, held that issues of contempt claim by Akpabio against…
NAPTIP rescues 68 victims, apprehends 62 human trafficking suspects in A’Ibom

Human traffickers exploiting digital space to recruit victims, NAPTIP, ICMPD raise alarm

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The Benin Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Sam Offiah, noted that traffickers are increasingly exploiting the digital space to lure young…
Bamidele

Mass defections into APC signal new era of National Unity – Bamidele

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Bamidele described the defections as a reflection of a broader national consensus, stressing that those crossing over were motivated by…
Court orders final forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, properties linked to alleged NNPC fraud

Media trial stifling Nigeria’s oil sector performance – AEC

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

The African Energy Council (AEC) has claimed that the series of "media trials, needless probes, and investigations" being conducted in…
Aiyenuro Joshua of T-Jos Signature Nigeria unveils his plan to set a Guinness world record for the longest haircut in the world.

Nigeria’s Joshua set to break Guinness world record in barbing

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Joshua said his dream would be beneficial to youths nationwide as he had plans to impact barbing skills on young…
Auchi Polytechnic

Auchi Polytechnic drops hammer: 58 Students expelled over cultism

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Auchi Polytechnic’s ongoing fight against cultism is setting a strong precedent, with the institution showing unwavering commitment to creating a…
SGF George Akume inaugurates Technical Committee to review proposals for 4,000-Kilo Metre integrated gas power and high-speed rail project

CSOs condemn allegations against SGF George Akume

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

A coalition of 11 civil society organizations, led by Conscience Nigeria, has condemned the allegations leveled against Senator George Akume,…
Akpoti-Uduaghan

Rights violation suit: Natasha floors Kogi governor’s CoS Ali Bello

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Bello had iinstituted an enforcement of rights suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged publication of the pictures of his house…
CDS Christopher Musa warns troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA against indiscipline, complacency in combating security in the North-west region.

“Don’t sleep, your enemies are not sleeping,” CDS Musa warns troops

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Musa made the commendation on Tuesday during a strategic Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) interactives at 8 Division of the Nigerian Army,…
The letters were read by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided over the plenary.

Why we abandoned PDP for APC – Kebbi senators

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators from Kebbi, who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), have explained…
Police list 75 kidnappers, 66 armed robbers among 239 suspects arrested for various crimes from February across Kogi State till date

Kogi: 75 suspected kidnappers, 66 robbery suspects, 141 others in police net

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Kogi CP Dantawaye revealed that the command within the period under review recovered various exhibits which included five AK-47 rifles,…
Bridge

Plan your movement: FG announces closure of key Lagos bridge for 21 days

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The repairs, which include lifting the bridge deck to replace worn-out bearings and carrying out other vital maintenance work, are…
Louise

Tragic Ride: Woman dies from brain injury after fall from newly purchased horse

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The Glasgow livery where Louise was a client described her as a dedicated rider who had been experiencing some initial…
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