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FG Targets 100 Million Unregistered Nigerians In Nationwide Digital ID Push
Nigeria’s drive for inclusive governance and effective national planning is confronting a major challenge, with about 100 million citizens yet to be captured in the country’s digital identity system.
The...
Critical Illness Should Not Bankrupt Families, FG Pushes New Financing Model For Intensive Care
For many Nigerian families, a medical emergency is not only a fight for survival but also a potential journey into financial hardship — a challenge the...
TCN Repairs Zaria-Funtua Transmission Line Without Disrupting Power Supply
Nigeria’s electricity transmission infrastructure has received a maintenance boost as engineers successfully repaired critical components of the Zaria-Funtua 132kV transmission line without interrupting bulk power supply.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)...
CLO Urges Anambra Traders To Embrace Integrity, Responsible Citizenship
The push for a more accountable society must extend beyond government to marketplaces and individual conduct, the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has said, urging traders and citizens to embrace integrity in...
Nigeria, Japan Deepen Sports Ties With Badminton Equipment Donation
Nigeria’s drive to discover and develop the next generation of badminton stars has received a boost with the donation of equipment from Japan to strengthen grassroots and elite development programmes.
The Badminton...
Glasgow 2026: Odobeatu Dangles $2,000 Bonus To Inspire Nigerian Swimmers
Private-sector support for Nigerian athletes has received a boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, as sports enthusiast Joseph Odobeatu Anayo announced cash rewards for swimmers who reach the podium...
Imo Police Arrest 184 Suspects, Smash Kidnap Gang, Recover Arms Cache
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A sustained intelligence-led crackdown on violent crime in Imo State has yielded major results, with police arresting 184 suspects, rescuing kidnapped victims and recovering a significant cache of...
FCC Pushes Reform Agenda As Omidiran Targets Public Trust, National Cohesion
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) is seeking to rebuild public confidence and strengthen national cohesion through reforms aimed at making the institution more transparent, responsive and effective.
FCC Executive Chairman,...
EU, Switzerland, France Deepen Support For Conflict-Hit Communities In Yobe
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
International development partners are stepping up efforts to move conflict-affected communities in Northeast Nigeria beyond humanitarian assistance towards long-term recovery, economic resilience and sustainable development.
A joint delegation of the...
Troops Arrest Corrections Officer Over Alleged Arms Trafficking In Enugu
The battle against illegal arms proliferation in Nigeria’s South-East has taken a significant turn with the arrest of a senior corrections officer allegedly linked to an arms trafficking syndicate.
Troops of...
NELFUND Moves To Digital Tuition Tokens To End Double Payments
Nigeria’s student loan scheme is set for a major payment overhaul as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) plans to introduce a digital token system aimed at curbing double tuition...
Troops Strike Illegal Oil Refining Site In Rivers Forest, Recover Stolen Crude
Nigeria’s sustained crackdown on crude oil theft has recorded another breakthrough as troops dismantled a suspected illegal refining site hidden inside the Orashi National Forest in Ahoada West...
Diagnosed With HIV At 12, Sneha Turns Pain Into Hope For Vulnerable Children
Shobha Shukla - CNS
For 23-year-old Sneha, living with HIV has been a journey from childhood shock and discrimination to becoming a source of hope for other young...
Nigerian Army Trains Pioneer Armoured Vehicle Crewmen To Strengthen North-West Operations
As terrorists and bandits continue to exploit difficult terrain and mobility gaps, the Nigerian Army is strengthening the battlefield capabilities of frontline troops with specialised armoured combat vehicle training.
The...
Legacy Beyond Wealth: Abuja Cathedral Honours Late Godswill Nwosu’s Life Of Generosity
A person’s true wealth may ultimately be measured not by what they accumulated, but by the lives they touched, a message that resonated as family, friends and associates...
Nigeria’s Oil Industry Moves To Expose Real Capacity, Cut Middlemen
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is moving to separate genuine capacity from paper claims as key regulators and operators prepare to conduct joint audits of local manufacturers and service...
Online Scams, Smuggling Networks Fuel Growing Migration and Trafficking Crisis In The Gambia
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Gambia is confronting a rapidly evolving migration and human trafficking crisis as organised criminal networks increasingly exploit young people, vulnerable migrants and poorly monitored borders.
Speaking...
Atlantic Migration Crisis Deepens, 12,816 Risk Deadly Route, As Women and Children Join Surge
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The West African migration crisis is taking a more dangerous turn as thousands of people, including a growing number of women and children, risk their...
Nigeria Issues Final Evacuation Call As Xenophobic Attacks Persist In South Africa
With two Nigerian lives already lost and no sign of an improvement in security, the Federal Government has issued a final call to citizens at risk in South...
Masquerade Arrested Over Killing of 24-Year-Old In Ibadan
A traditional masquerade procession has turned deadly in Ibadan, leaving a 24-year-old man dead and triggering a police manhunt for four suspects.
The Oyo State Police Command said Sefiu Kehinde was allegedly attacked...
Police Recover Stolen Car, Arrest Three Suspects In Bauchi, Gombe
A tip-off from a member of the public has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of three suspects across Bauchi and Gombe states.
The Bauchi State...
Troops Rescue Six Abductees, Recover Ammunition In Borno Offensive
Six more victims have regained their freedom in Borno State as sustained military pressure on terrorists yields further gains in the North-East.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued four adults and two...
Fatal Akure Robbery: Police Arrest Suspect, Hunt Fleeing Gang Members
A deadly night-time robbery in Akure has triggered a major police investigation, leading to the arrest of a suspect as detectives intensify efforts to track down other members of the...
IGP Disu Advocates For Science-Driven Policing As Enugu Unveils DNA Forensics Centre
Nigeria’s drive towards modern, evidence-based policing has received a boost with the commissioning of a new DNA forensics centre in Enugu State.
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, said...
ECOWAS Parliament Takes Anti-Irregular Migration Campaign To Gambia, Senegal
For many young West Africans, the search for a better life often begins with hope but ends in exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery.
The is taking its campaign against irregular migration directly...
Nigeria Targets Elimination Of Cervical Cancer By 2030 As 17m Girls Receive HPV Vaccine
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, but the Federal Government admits that gaps in screening and treatment remain a major challenge despite...
NDLEA Arrests Nigerian-British Grandma With 13kg Cocaine Disguised As Plantains
Drug traffickers are adopting increasingly deceptive methods to beat security checks, but a cocaine shipment disguised as ordinary plantains has landed a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother in NDLEA custody.
Operatives of the...
CAF Opens Bidding For AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036 Hosts
The race to host Africa’s biggest football tournament has begun, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) inviting its 54 Member Associations to submit bids for the 2028, 2032 and...
Routine Police Patrol Leads To Recovery Of Stolen Motorcycle In Bauchi
A routine patrol targeting unregistered vehicles has paid off in Bauchi State, leading to the arrest of a suspected motorcycle thief and the recovery of a stolen bike.
Operatives of...
Police Rescue Woman, Two-Year-Old Son from Kidnappers’ Forest Hideout In Kwara
A mother and her two-year-old son have regained their freedom after police operatives stormed a kidnappers’ forest hideout in Kwara State, forcing the abductors to flee after a gun...
