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ECOWAS Ministers Meet In Abuja On Funding Regional Counter-Terrorism Force
Ministers of Defence and Finance from ECOWAS Member States met in Abuja on Friday, 29 August 2025, to agree funding modalities for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism force.
The high-level...
INEC Dismisses Claims Of Irregularities In Osun Pre-Registration Figures
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed suggestions that voter pre-registration data from Osun State is inconsistent with historical patterns, describing such claims as “nothing further from the truth.”
A statement...
INEC Joins Regional Dialogue On Protecting Elections In The Digital Age
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s elections from the growing threats of misinformation, disinformation, and cyber manipulation.
This was highlighted as an INEC...
NAWOJ, ActionAid, and Global Affairs Canada Launch $15m Women’s Leadership Project In Nigeria
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has partnered with ActionAid Nigeria, Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and other women-led organisations to launch the Renewed Women’s Voice and...
US Pastors Arrested In $50m Human Trafficking and Fraud Scheme
Two American church leaders have been arrested in a sweeping FBI operation for allegedly running a $50 million human trafficking and fraud ring disguised as a religious ministry.
The U.S. Department...
IGP Calls For Global Alliance To Tackle Cattle Rustling, Terrorism Financing In Africa
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called for stronger international collaboration to combat the rising threats of cattle rustling and terrorism financing in Africa.
Speaking at the...
US Envoy Engages Civil Society On Security and Religious Freedom in Nigeria
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has met with civil society representatives to exchange views on strengthening security, countering terrorism, and safeguarding religious freedom across the...
EFCC Nabs 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Taraba
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Wukari, Taraba State.
Operatives of the Commission’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate carried out the operation on Wednesday, 27 August 2027,...
FRSC, NANS Forge United Front To Curb Deadly Truck Crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has pledged stronger collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to tackle the rising spate of truck crashes that have recently claimed...
Press Freedom Group Condemns Police Harassment Of Journalist Azuka Ogujiuba
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has strongly condemned the intimidation, harassment, and repeated detention of journalist and publisher, Azuka Ogujiuba, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.
Ogujiuba, who runs...
NAF Lights Up Ogun Community With Solar Power and Water Project
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has delivered a major boost to Anipupo Community in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State with the commissioning of solar-powered streetlights and a...
APC Chair Yilwatda Receives Ganduje On Condolence Visit
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has received his immediate predecessor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who paid him a condolence visit in Abuja.
Dr Ganduje, accompanied...
ECOWAS Highlights Peace and Security Efforts At African Defence Summit In Abuja
The ECOWAS Commission has showcased its flagship publications at the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, held in Abuja, Nigeria, from 25 to 27 August 2025.
The exhibition featured...
Conakry Hosts ECOWAS Strategic Retreat On Water Management
Conakry has hosted the ECOWAS Water Resources Management Centre (WRMC) strategic retreat, held from 18 to 21 August 2025, bringing together key regional institutions to strengthen collaboration on sustainable water management.
The meeting,...
CBN Orders OPay, Moniepoint, PalmPay To Geo-Tag PoS Terminals Or Face Shutdown
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered operators, including OPay, Moniepoint, PalmPay and commercial banks, to geo-tag all Point-of-Sale (PoS) devices within 60 days or risk deactivation.
In...
Lassa Fever Cases Decline As NCDC Confirms 5 New Infections Across Three States
Nigeria has recorded a slight drop in Lassa fever infections, with five new confirmed cases reported across Edo, Ondo and Bauchi States in Week 33 (11th–17th August...
IGP Egbetokun Joins Security Chiefs At INTERPOL Conference In South Africa, Strengthens Global Crime-Fighting Ties
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is among more than 200 police chiefs and security leaders gathered in South Africa for...
Anambra @34: ASWAMA Boss Applauds Soludo’s Leadership, Salutes Founding Fathers
As Anambra State marks its 34th anniversary, the Managing Director of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) and Convener of the Soludo Volunteer Force (SVF), Mr Mike Ozoemena, has...
APC Celebrates Landslide Victories in August 16 By-Elections, Secures 13 Of 16 Seats
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed its strong performance in the legislative by-elections held on 16 August 2025, securing 13 out of 16 contested seats across...
Edo At 34: Governor Okpebholo Celebrates Founding Fathers, Calls For Unity
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated citizens at home and in the diaspora as the state marks its 34th anniversary since creation on 27 August 1991, paying glowing...
FRSC, EFCC Forge Strategic Alliance To Curb Economic Sabotage and Road Carnage
Nigeria’s fight against economic sabotage and the deadly toll of road traffic crashes has received a major boost as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Economic...
ECOWAS Launches Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 To Tackle Maritime Threats In West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat maritime threats in...
ECOWAS President Omar Touray Meets UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed In Abuja
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Mrs Amina J. Mohammed, has held high-level talks with the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, on pressing regional challenges...
NUJ FCT Applauds Stella Din Jacob’s Historic Appointment As NTA’s First Female Executive Director Of News
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has celebrated the appointment of Barrister Stella Din Jacob as the new Executive Director of News...
Nigerian Air Force Opens DSSC 34/2025 Recruitment, Applications Free
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of its Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 34/2025 enlistment exercise, offering graduates across various professions the chance to serve the nation with...
NAWOJ FCT Hails Stella Din Jacob’s Historic Appointment As First Female Executive Director, News at NTA
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has congratulated Stella Din Jacob on her trailblazing appointment as the first female Executive Director,...
Tinubu’s Brazil Visit Rekindles Health Ties, Nigeria Proposes 5-Year Action Plan
Nigeria and Brazil have taken decisive steps towards strengthening their long-standing ties, with health cooperation emerging as a key focus during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil.
President...
Nigerian Philanthropist Commissioned Into Irish Police Force
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel has congratulated Chief Prince Dr Abel Sunday Adewunmi Ayodeji on his commissioning into Ireland’s national police service, An Garda Síochána.
Chief Ayodeji, a community development...
African Health Ministers Commence WHO Regional Meeting In Lusaka
African health ministers have opened the 75th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Lusaka, Zambia, with a strong call for unity, resilience, and investment in...
Africa’s Security Chiefs Shine Spotlight On Transborder Crimes Threatening Africa’s Security
Africa’s porous borders and rising transnational crimes formed the agenda as defence chiefs from all 54 African countries gathered in Abuja for the maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff...
