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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...
Why TB Remains The World’s Deadliest Infectious Disease Despite Decades Of Progress
By Dr Tara Singh Bam
For decades, the global fight against tuberculosis has focused on finding and treating people who fall ill.
Millions of lives have been saved, yet one...
Ogun Police Clamp Down On Plate Violations, Foil Robberies, Arrest Suspects
A sweeping security operation across Ogun State has led to the apprehension of 89 motorists for number plate violations, the foiling of armed robbery attacks and the recovery of...
Health Reforms Gain Momentum As FG Recruits 37,000 Workers, Expands PHCs
Nigeria’s long-standing healthcare challenges are driving a wave of reforms aimed at strengthening the workforce, expanding access to care and reducing the financial burden on vulnerable citizens.
The Federal Ministry...
SWAN Hails Shehu Dikko’s Reforms, Vision For Nigerian Sports
As Nigeria pushes for a stronger and more competitive sports sector, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has praised the leadership and reform efforts of National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam...
After 125 Years, Switzerland Returns Looted Benin Artefacts To Nigeria
More than a century after they were violently taken during the British invasion of the ancient Kingdom of Benin, a fresh chapter of cultural justice has begun as Switzerland returns...
INEC Extends Voter Registration By Two Weeks, Launches Online Self-Service For First-Time Voters
A move to widen voter participation and modernise Nigeria's electoral process has seen the electoral umpire extend the ongoing voter registration exercise while introducing a fully online...
Integrity and Multiple Skills Key To Career Success, Dame Nneka Tells Professionals
A strong professional reputation is built not only on expertise but also on integrity and the willingness to evolve with changing times, Deputy Director of the National Gallery...
NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Fake Vehicle Auction Scam Using Officials' Names
Scammers are increasingly exploiting the names of senior public officials to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians, prompting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to issue a fresh public warning against...
IGP Moves To Tighten Security Ahead Of Osun Governorship Election
A firm security posture ahead of a major election is often the first test of public confidence, and Nigeria's police leadership says it is taking no chances in Osun State.
The...
IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Police-Judiciary Partnership To Drive Criminal Justice Reform
A stronger Police-Judiciary partnership is emerging as Nigeria intensifies efforts to reform its criminal justice system, with both institutions seeking closer cooperation to improve investigations, prosecutions and the timely...
Power Supply Set To Improve As TCN Restores Benin-Omotosho 330kV Transmission Line
Electricity supply to parts of southern Nigeria is expected to improve following the restoration of the Benin-Omotosho 330kV Transmission Line by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
TCN announced...
CAS: Intelligence-Led Joint Operations Key to Defeating Nigeria's Evolving Security Threats
Nigeria's evolving security threats demand stronger collaboration, intelligence sharing and the effective use of air power rather than isolated military responses, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air...
NERC, NEMSA Deepen Partnership To Strengthen Power Sector Safety
Strengthening collaboration between regulators is increasingly seen as key to improving electricity safety and service delivery in Nigeria, as institutions work to tackle technical lapses and enforce higher standards across the...
Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush In Sokoto, Hunt Intensifies For Fleeing Insurgents
Nigeria's counter-terrorism campaign continues to exact a heavy price, even as troops record fresh operational successes against armed groups in the North-West.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled a...
When Will The Bloodshed Stop? Plateau’s Endless Cycle Of Revenge Is Destroying Everyone
By Olayemi Esan
Every fresh grave in Plateau State tells the same heartbreaking story: violence breeds violence, revenge fuels revenge, and innocent people pay the ultimate price.
The latest...
Nigeria Pushes Stronger African Defence Cooperation To Tackle Insecurity
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deeper regional and international military collaboration as African defence leaders seek stronger strategies to combat terrorism, transnational crime and emerging security threats across the...
Chikelue Iloenyosi: How Resilience Turned Setback Into A Remarkable Football Leadership Legacy
In leadership, the true measure of success is often revealed not by how high a person rises at the first attempt, but by how they respond when they...
Anti-Doping Board Will Strengthen Nigeria's Global Sporting Reputation - FCC Boss
Nigeria's drive to restore confidence in its sporting system has received a boost, with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) describing the inauguration of the Technical Board of the Nigeria...
Ondo Police Arrest Four Suspected Robbers, Recover Illegal Firearms In Idanre
A burglary investigation in Ondo State has uncovered what police describe as a wider armed robbery operation, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of illegal...
