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Nigeria Police Force refutes speculations of resuscitation of notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a new set of rules.

Police kill six Imo terrorists, destroy camp

"The IGP charges police operatives across commands and formations to sustain the tempo and implement the Force's action plan aimed…
EFCC

South-East students condemn killing of EFCC staff

Ijeomah pledged the collaboration, cooperation and support of the entire Southeast students to the commission against financial crimes.
FCT

FCT doctors suspend warning strike

The doctors also listed the deplorable conditions of some the hospitals in the FCT, manpower shortage among other demands.
Musa

CDS Musa: Bello Turji begging to surrender, but we’ll not spare him

Musa said this while revealing that Bello Turji has declared that he is ready to surrender following the killing of…
Obasa

Supporters of impeached Lagos speaker Obasa storm Ikeja

Supporters of the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have trooped to the speaker’s Lodge…
Nigerian man, Okezie Ogbata, pleads guilty to $6m inheritance fraud before a Southern District court in Florida, United States.

‘How Nigerian Okezie Ogbata defrauded elderly U.S citizens of $6 million’

Ogbata and his co-conspirators told a series of lies to victims “to send money for delivery fees, taxes and other…
Kano govt faults blockage of Sani Abacha stadium, venue of Tijjaniyya Maulud ceremony by security agencies, insists the event must hold o

Kano govt faults sealing of venue for Tijjaniyya Maulud by security agencies

The Kano State Government has not issued any complaints regarding insecurity, and we find the presence of security operatives at…
Leaders of NANS, South-East Zone, apologises to EFCC on the recent killing of its operative Aminu Sahabi Salisu in Awka, Anambra State.

“We’re sorry,” South-East students beg EFCC over killing of operative in Anambra

While expressing their solidarity with the EFCC, the students led by Comrade Charles Obinna Ijeomah stressed that the death of…
Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Sanna Selin, speaks on trial of Simon Ekpa for terrorism in Finland during meeting with President Bola Tinubu

What Finnish Ambassador told Tinubu about ongoing trial of Simon Ekpa

Ms Sanna Selin spoke after presenting his Letters of Credence to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock presidential villa on…
NCDC says 172 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in 21 states so far, 17% higher than that recorded in the same period in 2024.

Edo govt confirms 8 Lassa Fever deaths

The Commissioner for Health in Edo State, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, has confirmed that 56 Lassa Fever cases and eight deaths…
Soldiers

Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary despite Democrats’ agitation

Hegseth's nomination by Trump was marred by controversy, including allegations of sexual assault and workplace misconduct.
Ali Odefa, the expelled National Vice Chairman of PDP, South-East Zone, , was on Wednesday re-elected for the same position for four years.

PDP’s ‘fallen star’ Ali Odefa slapped with N100m fine

A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi capital, has awarded sum of N100 million damages against the expelled Ali…
UNICEF

Kano tops Northwest in out-of-school children, says UNICEF

Kano alone accounts for 989,234 out-of-school children, while Katsina and Jigawa have 536,112 and 337,861 respectively. Farah added that in…
Gunmen kill three, abduct yet- to- be ascertained number of persons in simultaneous attacks on two communities in MopAmuro LG of Kogi State

Terrorists plotting deadly attack in Kano, Police sound alarm

The police advised residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded places as a precautionary measure to enable security operatives to…
UNIBEN

UNIBEN VC, students hail LG Electronics for landmark Solar Borehole project

LG Electronics has made history by donating the University of Benin’s (UNIBEN) first-ever solar-powered borehole, marking a significant step toward…
Owoseni told Gov. Makinde that suspects arrested over killing of five forest guards at the Old Oyo National Park are undergoing interrogation

Southern Governors rally around Makinde after brother’s sudden death

Abiodun also highlighted that while Engineer Sunday Makinde may not have reached a ripe old age, his distinguished and impactful…
Tribunal

Edo Election Tribunal relocates to Abuja over insecurity concerns

Bagudu confirmed in a statement that the tribunal would resume sittings at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Airport Road, Abuja,…
Passengers

256 passengers, crew escape death as U.S.-bound United Airlines makes emergency landing in Lagos

Mrs Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, stated that the aircraft took off at 11:59 p.m.…
Rose

London mother Rose jailed 10 years for manslaughter after four sons die in house fire

The jury found her responsible for a senseless and heartbreaking tragedy that could have been prevented.
Iyaloja

Oba of Benin issues stern warning against abuse of sacred customs during ceremonies

"The proper attire for a true Benin person during marriages, burials, and other social events is the Ewu Iwu dress,…
McGregor

Met Officer McGregor convicted in harrowing rape case

A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Samuel McGregor, 33, has been convicted of rape following an investigation by detectives. McGregor, who…
Lagos

Lagos unveils 10 State-of-the-Art Ferries to revolutionise Water Transport

Omotoso recalled that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had previously inaugurated 15 ferries, bringing the total to 25, aimed at reducing travel…
Barrister Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar

President Tinubu appoints Yusuf Abubakar as NIMASA Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Barrister Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar as the Chairman of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…
Rear Adm. Noel Madugu, the new Commander of JTF, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) takes over, targets 2.5m barrels per day oil production

Madugu assumes duty as new JTF Commander

He said this on Friday during the handover ceremony at the Headquarters of the Operation Delta Safe, in Yenagoa. He…
UK chapter of APC joins the endorsement train of President Bola Tinubu for second term, plans mega rally to celebrate the president.

Tinubu appoints Orikpo as Chairman of University of Abuja Teaching Hospital

The Presidency also issued clarifications regarding the list of board appointments to address some discrepancies.
Police

Odumosu’s kidnap: Police smash gang, recover N2.5m, firearms

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, said the suspects, identified as Agbojule Smart, 27,…
Edo

Ibadan teacher jailed for stealing employer’s N237k, phone

Delivering judgment, the Magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji, stated that she convicted and sentenced Osayemi based on evidences tendered against him…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo says death of ex-military administrator of defunct Bendel State, Jeremiah Useni, is a big loss to people of Edo State.

Okpebholo: Useni left indelible mark on lives of Edo/Delta people

Okpebholo noted that the late Army General served Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States) with distinction and dedication, leaving…
President Bola Tinubu appoints top technocrat and seasoned administrator, Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar as new chairman of NIMASA

Tinubu appoints top technocrat as NIMASA chairman

The appointment of the Kaduna state born legal, administrative and financial expert, was part of the recently announced appointments of…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Lagos woman charged with conspiring with son to beat up husband

The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Jan. 18, at the Iyana…