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Face of Benin failed coup Lt Col. Pascal Tigri declared wanted

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Lt Col. Pascal Tigri, the officer at the center of Benin’s failed coup, has been declared wanted by the country’s…
Trump and Tinubu

US-Nigeria plan can defeat terrorism – Riley M. Moore

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

A US Congressman, Riley M. Moore, says terrorism in Nigeria could be crushed if recent security agreements between the United…
UNODC commended Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in its recent 2025 Annual Report on Cybercrime in Nigeria

IGP’s monitoring team storms Anambra for VIP escort reform

Paul Dada

4 months ago

"The Command urged all individuals, organizations, and VIPs affected by the directive to comply fully. The exercise was part of…
Troops

How Nigeria’s swift intervention crushed Benin coup plot

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Authorities in Cotonou say investigations are underway to uncover the masterminds behind the failed plot, while regional leaders have commended…
The baby elephant which was rescued from Okomu oil palm plantation on Nov. 30, is currently undergoing rehabilitation.

Rescued baby elephant undergoing rehabilitation in Edo — Park

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The Okomu National Park in collaboration with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation, had rescued the male calf which is…
Customs

Customs seizes cannabis, 698,600 Tramadol tablets worth N720m

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Isah said that the seized 174 wraps of cannabis reflected the command’s continued vigilance and commitment to curbing illegal activities.
HND

FG launches N50m equity-free venture capital grant for tertiary students

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He said the portal had received 17,914 applications from 402 schools comprising 346 public and 56 private institutions, noting that…
IPOB

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s bid to leave Sokoto prison

Paul Dada

4 months ago

However, on Monday, Justice James Omotosho dismissed the request, ruling that the court could not make such an order without…
Disease

Adamawa gov Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area after a fresh communal clash…
Students

Law students petition NUC over Edo AG’s professorship

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“It is not a fake award. I don’t know what they want, but there is no cause for alarm. They…

Failed Coup in Benin Republic: Beninese Army chiefs regain freedom 

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The government has urged citizens to remain calm and assured them that national security forces are firmly in control of…
Adeleke

MURIC to Adeleke: Seek God’s forgiveness to escape political dead end

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“To Governor Jackson Adeleke we have this to say, ‘You brought this upon yourself by trying to deceive God. Stop…
PDP celebrates Obasanjo on 89th birthday

Obasanjo: ‘I don’t know my real age, guess it yourself’

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“I don’t know my exact age but I could judge from those who were in school with me… So I…
How I was partially deaf - Obasanjo

Ex president, Obasanjo reflects on life, legacy, unknown age

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Why the Presidential Library? One thing we don’t do well in our society is keeping records; institutional memory is not…
Police nab vigilante operative, Danladi Baba, after his son shoot and killed his friend with his loaded gun in Suleja area of Niger State

We’ve not been notified of release of 100 schoolchildren — CAN

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

CAN said it is praying that the story of the release of the schoolchildren is true.
Gombe

Two dead, two injured in Lagos midnight crashes

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He reaffirmed the Agency’s uncompromising stance on adherence to government-approved speed limits, stressing that compliance is essential for the protection…
Igbinedion students

Edo gets first female Police Public Relations Officer

Paul Dada

4 months ago

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language (BA English), and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in English at…
Taraba

Taraba governor to officially join APC

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Ibrahim Tukur, has confirmed that Governor Agbu Kefas will…
Anambra

Gunmen kill pastor’s wife, burn house, vehicles, in Anambra’s church attack

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Anambra Police Command confirmed the attack on Saint Andrew’s Church in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga on…

Arewa Consultative Youth Movement: Hand of Esau and Voice of Jacob on Zacch Adedeji

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

By Arabinrin Aderonke Ordinarily, the campaign by Arewa Consultative Youth Movement on an ambiguous, spurious and veiled scraggy allegation for…
India

From Lagos to Sydney: How teens worldwide are responding to Australia’s social media ban for U-16

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Governments in other countries may consider similar restrictions, sparking debates on online safety, childhood development, and freedom of expression.
Bayagan-Ile community

Kwara community cries out for monarch’s release 10 days after abduction

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Lawal said the Royal Family and the Bayagan-Ile community have been left alone by the police and the Kwara government…
Taraba community asks state government to strictly enforce its anti-open grazing law after suspected herders kill 12 people in the area.

APC fixes new date for Kefas’ defection after kidnap crisis

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Ibrahim Tukur, has confirmed that Governor Agbu Kefas will…
ASP Eno Ikoedem,

Eno Ikoedem takes over as police spokesperson in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Until her appointment, Ikoedem served as Deputy PRO to two consecutive spokespersons.
Sports Betting

Nigeria’s booming online betting at crossroads, legal limbo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Approximately 60 million Nigerians are said to frequently “bet daily” especially on sports betty platforms, while online gambling market is…
Katsina Govt says 18 people were killed in clashes vigilante group members and ‘repentant bandits’ in Jibia LGA of the state.

Katsina residents protest 6-month blackout

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Protesters said the situation has pushed more than 5,000 homes into deep hardship, worsening water shortages and heightening insecurity across…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) recently called for the suspension of mining activities for six months following the abduction of school children and killings in some states.

Why ban on mining will not improve security – Miners

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) recently called for the suspension of mining activities for six months following the abduction…
Tinubu

Ooni confers ‘Yeye Asiwaju Ile Oodu’a’ title on First Lady

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The First Lady commended the Ooni for his visionary leadership, saying he is a progressive traditional ruler whose reign has…
Omisore and Oyetola

Osun 2026: Oyetola replies Omisore, others on disqualification from APC primary

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Akinola said the allegations circulated by some aspirants were “baseless, misleading and totally false”.
Troops, including soldiers from neighbouring Nigeria, are to support the government and protect the country’s constitutional order, ECOWAS said in a statement.

ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin Republic after foiled coup

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Troops, including soldiers from neighbouring Nigeria, are to support the government and protect the country’s constitutional order, ECOWAS said in…
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