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West Africa Must Unite Against Borderless Crime, IGP Disu Tells INTERPOL Chiefs
As criminal networks become increasingly sophisticated and transnational, security experts say no single country can effectively tackle threats such as terrorism, cybercrime, human trafficking and arms smuggling alone.
It...
ECOWAS Parliament Launches SME Onboarding Webinar To Boost Africa-Wide Trade Opportunities
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a rapidly evolving digital economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly being recognised as the backbone of Africa’s trade and economic growth.
To help businesses tap into...
CISLAC Demands Probe Of Alleged Diversion Of ₦36.9bn Kogi Security Fund
Questions over the management of security funds in Nigeria have resurfaced as the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria call for an urgent investigation into...
TCN, AfDB Advance Battery Storage Plan To Strengthen Nigeria’s Power Grid
Nigeria's quest for a more stable electricity supply received a boost on Monday as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), commenced...
Democracy On Trial: The Enormous Task Before INEC Ahead Of 2027 Elections
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Long before the first ballot is cast in 2027, the success or failure of Nigeria's next general election will largely depend on decisions being made today.
Across the...
SECSONet Urges Senate, SEDC To Avoid Tension, Focus On Southeast Development
As expectations grow over the role of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) in addressing decades of infrastructure and economic challenges in the region, civil society groups are calling...
NUJ FCT Congress Calls For Stronger Security Measures, Safer Schools and Improved Media Engagement
Journalists have been urged to remain steadfast in holding public institutions accountable while prioritising their personal safety amid growing security concerns across Nigeria.
The Nigeria Union of...
FG Approves Five Air Peace Flights To Evacuate Nigerians from South Africa
A potential lifeline is underway for hundreds of Nigerians stranded in South Africa, as the Federal Government moves closer to launching a major evacuation operation following recent unrest...
NAF Intensifies Aerial Surveillance As Search For Abducted Oyo Pupils Continues
As insecurity continues to challenge communities across Nigeria, the deployment of advanced surveillance technology is proving crucial in efforts to rescue victims and combat criminal activities.
The Nigerian Air Force...
NDLEA Intercepts Massive Opioid Haul In Taraba, Arrests 75-Year-Old Drug Dealer In Ebonyi
As Nigeria's battle against illicit drugs intensifies, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded major breakthroughs across several states, intercepting large consignments of...
Kainji Power Expansion Gains Momentum As TCN Approves Construction Of New 220MW Transmission Bays
Nigeria's efforts to strengthen electricity generation and improve power supply received a significant boost as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has granted Mainstream Energy Solutions...
World Food Safety Day: CAPPA Pushes For Tougher Food Policies As Diet-Related Diseases Rise
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria grapples with a growing burden of hypertension, diabetes, obesity and other non-communicable diseases, health advocates are calling for urgent reforms to make the...
Child Trafficking, Kidnapping Now A National Emergency, SWS Cautions
The rising wave of child trafficking and kidnapping across Nigeria is fast becoming a major threat to the nation's future, with child rights advocates warning that urgent and coordinated action is...
Irabor Urges Nigerians To Tell Their Own Stories, Says Truth Must Be Documented
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A retired Nigerian military chief has made a compelling case for writers to take ownership of the nation's narrative, warning that untold stories risk being distorted...
Pan-African Parliament Mourns Death Of Angola Delegation Head Manuel Augusto
Africa’s parliamentary community is mourning the loss of a respected diplomat and advocate of continental unity, whose influence extended far beyond his home country of Angola.
The President of the Pan-African...
Police Rescue Abducted Mother, Twin Sons Unharmed In Ibadan Operation
Swift intelligence-led policing has once again demonstrated its value as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force successfully rescued an abducted woman and her twin sons without harm, three days after...
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Targets Historic 20 Gold Medals At Commonwealth Games
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria is setting its sights on a record-breaking outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) unveiling an ambitious target of 20...
NISO Distances Itself From Fake ‘Nigeria National Grid’ X Account
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A misleading social media account posing as a source of information on Nigeria’s power grid has prompted a fresh warning from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which says...
Troops Foil Multiple Kidnap Attempts, Rescue 16 Victims In Plateau and Kaduna
Swift military interventions have once again highlighted the growing importance of rapid response in tackling kidnapping and highway insecurity across Nigeria’s North-Central region.
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have...
Unsafe Food Kills 1.5 Million People Yearly, Young Children Face Highest Risk - WHO
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A meal meant to nourish can sometimes become a silent threat, and young children are paying the highest price.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed...
Nigeria Police Mourn Former Enugu CP, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Kanayo V. Uzuegbu, describing him as a distinguished officer whose more than three decades of service left...
Kano Police Crack Down On Dangerous Highway Roller Skating
Roller skating may be a popular pastime among young people, but when it moves from designated recreational spaces to busy highways, it quickly becomes a deadly gamble.
Authorities in Kano are now...
Democracy Day: FG Reaffirms Commitment To Unity, Democratic Governance
A quarter-century after Nigeria's return to democratic rule, the Federal Government says sustaining democracy requires not only strong institutions but also national unity, citizen participation and collective responsibility.
The Federal Government has...
Nigeria Intensifies War Against Terror As Tinubu Deploys Special Rescue Team
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As terrorists continue to target schools and vulnerable communities, the Federal Government says it is adopting a more aggressive and intelligence-driven strategy to defeat insecurity while accelerating plans...
Libya’s Lost Weapons Fuel Extremism In Nigeria, Sahel - UN Warns
A decade after the fall of Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, weapons looted during the 2011 conflict are still fuelling insecurity across West Africa, with some ending up in the hands...
Band A Customers To Get Compensation For Power Shortfalls, Says NERC
Amid persistent electricity supply challenges, Nigeria's power regulator has directed distribution companies to compensate eligible Band A customers affected by generation shortfalls that disrupted promised service levels earlier this...
Court Backs Police In ₦2bn Asset Forfeiture, Affirms Investigative Powers
A major boost to Nigeria’s anti-financial crime efforts has emerged from the courts, with the police securing the permanent forfeiture of assets worth more than ₦2 billion and winning a...
Senate Backs FCC Push For Tribunal, Stronger Funding To Enforce Federal Character
As concerns grow over fairness in public sector recruitment and appointments, the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has secured Senate backing for stronger enforcement powers and improved funding to...
Security, Humanitarian Efforts Get Boost As OPHK Deepens Ties With Park Authorities, UN OCHA
As security agencies increasingly recognise the link between environmental protection and national security, the military in Nigeria’s North-East is strengthening partnerships aimed at denying terrorists safe...
TCN Maintenance To Disrupt Power Supply In Iwo, Bowen University For Seven Hours
Electricity consumers in Iwo and surrounding communities in Osun State will experience a temporary power outage today as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) undertakes scheduled maintenance...
