Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). DCP Placid, is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping. Born on 2 December 1970...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
Women in Akwa Ibom state have thrown their weight behind the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. This was at the celebration of the 2026 International Women’s Day held in Uyo the State capital, which was attended by the First Lady of...
There was widespread jubilation at the weekend in Gidandogo and Byazhin communities in Bwari Area Council, of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as a joint operation by the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) and the police resulted in the rescue of 25 kidnapped victims. The rescued victims,...
A former two terms Councilor at Ibeju-Lekki local government council in Lagos state, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following credible intelligence linking him to illicit drug sale and trafficking. The 45-year-old ex-local council chief who currently serves as...
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 500 components suspected to be used for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Niger State, while also arresting a Cameroonian national transporting a consignment of synthetic cannabis known as “Colorado” in Kogi State. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed...
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of crude oil supplied to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, warning that the current pricing structure is contributing to the sharp rise in petrol prices across the country. National President of IPMAN, Abubakar...
Benue State, a region often defined by the scars of recurring conflict, recently found itself at the centre of a pivotal initiative under the National Conflict Early Warning Response System (NCEWERS) project. This strategic intervention is designed to strengthen peace-building architecture, improve conflict monitoring and support timely response mechanisms...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment of 1,659 staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The 1,659 whose appointments were confirmed were among the 2,281, who sat for the confirmation examination conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission on...
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi has formally revalidated his membership in the party, urging Nigerians and opposition groups to unite in confronting what he described as bad governance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi disclosed this in a post on his X...
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that resolving the longstanding dispute over OPL 245 will reposition the economy and strengthen the country’s fiscal muscle. He praised President Bola Tinubu’s visionary leadership, which enabled the breakthrough. The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, who...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to remain vigilant and sustain aggressive operations in clearing the remnant elements of terrorists in the North East region. The COAS gave the charge during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters...
Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has paid glowing tribute to women of the Niger Delta region, acknowledging their resilience, leadership, and contributions to peace and development as the world marks International Women’s Day 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday, the National Chairman of PANDEF, Godknows Boladei Igali, described...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has extended warm congratulations to the women of Benue State on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Governor Alia, in a statement issued by his Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication, Chief Solomon Iorpev, said the governor was celebrating the strength, resilience,...
Prominent political figures, diplomats, and members of Nigeria’s cultural community gathered in Abuja to celebrate theatre practitioner and cultural advocate Jerry Adesewo, popularly known as ‘Om’Oba’ as he marked his 50th birthday with the public presentation of two books, ‘The Weight of Becoming’ and ‘The Years of Me.’ The...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for renewed commitment to unity, national service and spiritual reflection. The Service made the call when it hosted Ramadan Iftar gatherings that brought together officers of the Service, government officials and key stakeholders. The events, held in Abuja as part of activities during...
Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to a paperless port environment, pledging to deepen digital reforms. This follows a high-level strategic meeting with the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Audu. The collaboration aims to dismantle long-standing...
It was a busy football weekend across England and Europe. Some of the favourites got the job done comfortably, others had to fight a bit harder, and a few matches were decided right at the end.Here’s a look at how the main games played out. *Arsenal edge stubborn Mansfield*Arsenal...
Held from 9th–13th February 2026Muhammad Indimi Conference Centre, University of Maiduguri, Borno State. Conference Theme:“ Healing in the Crossfire: Delivering Health Services in Conflict and Crisis.” PREAMBLEThe Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) convened its 42nd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Maiduguri, Borno State, bringing...
US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned of a possible escalation in military strikes against Iran, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that his country would never surrender despite a new wave of coordinated air attacks by the United States and Israel. The latest bombardment triggered fires at facilities...
Tensions across the Middle East deepened on Sunday after overnight air strikes by the United States and Israel targeted key oil facilities in Iran, while Tehran responded by attacking infrastructure in several Gulf states. Iranian authorities confirmed that five oil-related facilities in and around Tehran were struck during the...