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Tinubu Shakes Up Police Leadership, Replaces Egbetokun With Tunji Disu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in a surprise shake-up that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s security establishment.
The decision, confirmed on Monday, comes amid mounting...
INEC Explains FCT Polling Unit Confusion, Says No Voters Were Moved In 2026
When citizens lose precious minutes on Election Day searching for where to vote, confidence in the process takes a hit, and INEC says that was the real...
FCT Council Polls: Late Polling Unit Changes, Vote Trading and BVAS Glitches Undermine Voter Confidence - CDD-West Africa
When voters show up ready to decide their local leaders and are met with missing names, changed polling units and faulty devices,...
Asia-Pacific Off Track On SDGs As Youth Forum Demands Transformative Shift
With less than five years to the 2030 deadline, the promise to “leave no one behind” is fast becoming a slogan without substance.
From water and energy to cities and...
‘It’s Becoming Selection, Not Election’ - CISLAC, TMG Warn Over Apathy and Irregularities In FCT, Rivers, Kano Polls
When citizens stop showing up at the polls, democracy quietly loses its voice.
That was the stark warning from civil society groups as...
US Treasury Envoy Heads To Nigeria To Tighten Screws On Terrorist Financing
At a time when extremist violence continues to threaten vulnerable communities, Nigeria is set to host a high-level United States delegation aimed at cutting off the financial lifelines...
AFN Ends Terror Networks, Rescues Dozens Across Nigeria In One Week
When security operations work in sync with local intelligence, criminal networks lose their hiding places, and communities begin to breathe again.
That was the picture painted this week as the...
FCT Polls: CISLAC, TMG Slam Conflicting Movement Bans, Warn Of Rigging Fears
When rules around elections become unclear, trust is often the first casualty. Civil society groups say that is exactly the risk facing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead...
Lassa Fever Tightens Its Grip With 15 New Deaths As Cases Rise Across Eight States
As Nigeria battles a familiar enemy, the latest Lassa fever figures reveal a worrying surge that underscores how fragile public health gains can be when...
Nigeria’s PR Body Clinches Global Honour, Puts Country On Reputation Leadership Map
Nigeria’s reputation on the global communication stage just got a major boost as the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) clinched the Global Public Relations Association of the...
Health Cover For The Fourth Estate: House Press Corps Get Insurance Boost
In a country where healthcare costs often fall hardest on those who can least afford them, small but deliberate interventions can quietly change lives.
That shift played out at...
Catholic Bishops Sound Alarm On Insecurity, Costly Weddings and Food Pressures
At a time when many Nigerians are quietly adapting to hardship, the Catholic Bishops of Kaduna, Abuja and Jos provinces have stepped forward with a blunt message: insecurity, rising...
Airpower As The Game-Changer: CDS Flags Off Operation Savannah Shield In Kwara
Security operations often fail not for lack of bravery, but for lack of speed and precision.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is betting that airpower, deployed smartly and persistently,...
PVC Rush Signals High-Stakes FCT Polls As INEC Reports 94.4% Collection Rate
With election day looming, the scramble for Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across Abuja is sending a clear message: residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are ready to...
IGP Meets Reps Panel To Tighten Security Around Nigeria’s Downstream Oil Sector
With oil theft and pipeline vandalism still threatening energy supply, security chiefs and lawmakers are closing ranks to protect Nigeria’s most critical economic assets.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode...
EU’s €22m Boost To Nigeria’s Fibre Ambition, Signals New Digital Push
Nigeria’s digital future is getting a major infrastructure lift as international partners move to close the connectivity gap and unlock private investment in broadband nationwide.
The European Union has approved...
Low Turnout Threatens Local Governance As CDD Urges FCT Residents To Vote
When citizens stay away from the polls, accountability quietly slips away.
With the 21 February 2026 Area Council elections around the corner, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West...
Rep. Member Anakwe Lists Two-Year Gains, Backs Soludo’s Development Push in Anambra East & West
In riverine communities where one flooded season can erase a year’s hard work, infrastructure is more than concrete, it is survival.
Hon. Peter Anakwe, who represents...
FRSC-NIMC Pact Targets Safer Roads, Stronger National Security Through Data Integration
In a country battling identity fraud, vehicle-related crime and road safety challenges, stronger data sharing between public agencies is fast becoming a security tool, not just a bureaucratic upgrade.
The...
2027 Polls: Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Flags 7 Key Changes In New Electoral Act, Urges Nigerians To Keep INEC On Its Toes
With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, the real test of Nigeria’s electoral reforms may lie less in new laws...
UK, Germany Reaffirm Support For Nigeria’s Anti-Terror War During A Visit To Operation HADIN KAI HQ
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to stabilise the North East, international partners are signalling that the fight against terrorism remains a shared responsibility.
The Defence Attachés...
ECOMOG Legacy Honoured: Sierra Leone Decorates Nigeria’s Defence Chief With Top National Award
Long after the guns fell silent in Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war, the echoes of regional solidarity still resonate, and this week, that history was honoured on...
Fasting Season: AWALCO Urges Journalists To Pray For Peace As West Africa Faces Mounting Pressures
At moments when faith traditions converge in reflection, leaders often see a chance for collective healing.
As Christians enter Lent and Muslims prepare for fasting, the...
Tinubu Signs 2026 Electoral Act, Resets Rules Of The Game Ahead Of 2027 Polls
In Nigeria’s high-stakes electoral season, the laws that govern the ballot can shape not just outcomes but public trust.
That trust took centre stage on Tuesday as...
Amasiri Crisis: Publisher Challenges Lawmaker’s Denial, Demands Justice and Independent Probe
In fragile post-conflict communities, the battle for truth often lingers long after the gunfire fades.
In Ebonyi State’s troubled Amasiri community, that battle has resurfaced following a sharp exchange between...
BIPOGA 2026 Day 3: Umuahia and Force HQ In Tight Gold Race As Benin Tops Total Medals
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
At major multi-sport events, the medal table is more than a scoreboard, it is a mirror of preparation, depth and competitive...
Anambra Ecumenical Centre Launches Free Lenten Medical Outreach For Elderly Nigerians Across Three Regions
In a country where the rising cost of healthcare keeps many elderly citizens away from hospitals, a faith-based intervention is stepping in to bridge the gap,...
RATTAWU President Urges Nigerians To Pray For Peace As Christians, Muslims Begin Fasting
As Nigeria’s two major faiths enter a rare moment of spiritual convergence, union leaders are calling for prayer to translate into national healing.
The President of the Radio,...
Nigeria Pledges Principled Diplomacy, Economic Partnerships At 2026 New Year Reception
In a world unsettled by shifting alliances and economic uncertainty, Nigeria is positioning itself as a steady, solutions-driven partner on the global stage.
At the 2026 New Year Reception with...
FG Pushes Hospitals To Audit Equipment As Nigeria Ramps Up Biomedical Skills
In Nigeria’s overstretched health system, life-saving equipment can be just as dangerous when poorly maintained as when it is absent.
The Federal Government has urged hospitals nationwide to conduct...
