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State Police Reform Must Be Matched With Strong Safeguards, Security Advocate Warns
Nigeria's move towards state policing has been welcomed as a significant constitutional reform, but concerns are mounting that weak safeguards could undermine its intended benefits and expose the...
State Policing Bill Needs Stronger Safeguards Before Assent, CISLAC Cautions
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International (TI) Nigeria has urged lawmakers and the Presidency to strengthen safeguards in the proposed State Policing Bill, warning that the reform...
Lagos Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber With Human Part, Firearms On Lekki-Epe Expressway
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A routine stop-and-search operation on the Lekki-Epe Expressway has led to the arrest of a suspected armed robber allegedly found with a suspected human body part,...
Emporium At 10: NUJ FCT Urges Media To Choose Credibility Over Clicks
As digital platforms continue to reshape journalism, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has warned that credibility must remain the...
NCDC Warns Against Parallel Public Health Institute, Cites Risk To Nigeria's Disease Response
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria's public health authorities have warned that creating a parallel national disease control institution could weaken the country's ability to respond swiftly to disease outbreaks, urging...
DIG Fayoade Rallies Ogun Stakeholders For Stronger Community, Technology-Driven Policing
Security is most effective when built on trust, collaboration and innovation, a message reinforced as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West and Information and Communication Technology...
Police Spokesperson Warns Against Spreading False Security Narratives
As misinformation increasingly shapes public perception of security operations, the Nigeria Police Force has urged citizens and media practitioners to prioritise accuracy over speculation, warning that false narratives could undermine national security...
... Magistrate fumes; adjourned case to July 2
The Family Court of the Magistrate in Owerri on Thursday expressed strong displeasure with the Imo State Police Command for failing to produce a second defendant in an ongoing defilement case, despite...
Nigeria Breaks Ground On Sub-Saharan Africa's Largest Off-Grid Solar Project
Nigeria has taken a major step towards accelerating its clean energy transition with the launch of what is set to become Sub-Saharan Africa's largest off-grid solar project, designed to power...
TCN Restores Alaoji-Owerri Transmission Lines, Reconnects Full Power Supply To South-East, South-South
Electricity supply to parts of the South-East and South-South has received a major boost as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) successfully restored the Alaoji-Owerri 132kV Transmission Lines...
Two Police Officers Killed As Kaduna Command Foils Kidnap, Rescues Nine Victims
A swift police response has foiled a kidnapping operation in Kaduna State, leading to the rescue of nine abducted victims, although two officers were later killed in an...
Train 7 Nears Completion As NLNG, NCDMB Deepen Local Content Drive, Create 16,000 Jobs
Nigeria's drive to maximise the economic value of its vast gas resources has received a fresh boost as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)...
CISLAC Condemns Sowore Court Assault, Kaduna Lynching, Warns Rule Of Law Under Threat
Nigeria's democratic institutions face growing scrutiny as the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the alleged assault on activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential...
FCT Opens Special Admission Into Top Unity Schools, Fixes August 22 Entrance Examination
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Resource Centre (ERC), Abuja, has announced the commencement of special admission into Senior Secondary School One (SS1) for the 2026/2027...
Taraba Unveils New Police Headquarters To Boost Security, Rapid Response
Strengthening security infrastructure remains central to effective policing, and Taraba State has taken a significant step with the commissioning of a new Police Command Headquarters Complex and B Division in...
Troops Intercept Suspected Terrorist Supplier, Seize 150 Combat Boots In Zamfara
Efforts to dismantle the supply chains sustaining terrorism in Nigeria's North-West have recorded another breakthrough as troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA arrested a suspected logistics supplier transporting military-style equipment...
Nigeria's New Ambassador To Netherlands Begins Mission With Royal Credential Ceremony
Diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands have received a fresh boost as Nigeria's new envoy formally assumed office with a pledge to deepen economic and strategic cooperation between...
IGP Disu Deploys Senior Police Chief To Plateau, Reinforces Security In Bokkos
The renewed wave of violence in Plateau State has prompted a swift security response, with the Nigeria Police Force moving to strengthen operations and reassure affected communities.
The Inspector-General...
Edo Moves To Tackle Online Gender-Based Violence With New Policy Framework
The rise of digital technology has created new opportunities, but it has also exposed women and girls to growing online threats.
In response, the Edo State Government is taking steps...
Nigeria Deepens Ties with Qatar As New Ambassador Presents Letters Of Credence
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria has taken another step towards strengthening its diplomatic and economic partnership with Qatar following the formal presentation of credentials by its newly appointed ambassador.
The Ambassador of...
Nigeria Strengthens Multilateral Diplomacy As Ambassador Presents Credentials To UNECA
Nigeria has reinforced its diplomatic engagement with Africa's foremost economic institution following the formal presentation of credentials by its new Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa...
Domestic Violence Suspect Remanded Over Viral Assault Case
A viral video exposing an alleged case of domestic violence has led to the arrest and remand of a suspect by the Lagos State Police Command, reinforcing authorities' commitment to tackling abuse.
Police...
Yobe Police Chief Assesses Security At NYSC Camp, Urges Vigilance
Security remains a critical pillar for the success of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, particularly in states facing evolving security challenges.
The Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, CP...
Troops Foil Terror Attack In Sokoto, Recover Military Uniforms And Heavy Weapon
An intelligence-led military operation has thwarted what could have been another deadly attack on vulnerable communities in Nigeria's North-West, underscoring the growing importance of proactive counter-terrorism efforts.
Troops of...
ECOWAS Court Awards Journalist ₦10m Damages Over Assault During #EndBadGovernance Protest
Press freedom received a significant boost as the ECOWAS Court of Justice ruled against Nigeria for violating the rights of a journalist assaulted and detained while covering a public...
CHRICED, German Partners Launch ‘Make It Count’ Project to Boost Human Rights Reporting
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As concerns grow over shrinking civic space and mounting pressures on independent journalism in Nigeria, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has...
NCDMB Unveils Certification Scheme For Oil And Gas Trainers
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A stronger local workforce begins with stronger trainers.
In a move aimed at raising professional standards and deepening local capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Content Development and...
NSC, NFF Unveil Sweeping Football Reforms As Chelle Gets New Deal, NPFL Champions Set For ₦1bn Prize
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigerian football is poised for a major transformation following sweeping reforms unveiled by the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football...
Agunechemba Neutralises Three Suspected Terrorists, Recovers Weapons In Anambra
A sustained crackdown on criminal gangs in Anambra State has yielded another breakthrough, with security operatives neutralising three suspected terrorists linked to a series of violent attacks and kidnappings across the...
Soludo Moves To End Ogidi Flooding As Government Targets Blocked Waterways
Years of recurring floods that have displaced residents and damaged property in parts of Anambra State may soon be nearing an end, as the state government intensifies efforts to...
