Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), prof. Ahmed Audi has lamented the lack of personnel to mount security for over 60,000 porous schools across the country with no form of security presence, Speaking during courtesy call on the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education...
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised the alarm about negligence and compromise of banks and Fintechs in two major fraudulent schemes that have cost victims a total sum of N18, 739, 999, 027.35k( Eighteen Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety Nine Thousand, ...
Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, convicted one Victor Ogiemwonyi and his company, Partnership Securities Limited, for stealing the sum of N953,535,861.57 (Nine Hundred and Fifty-Three Million, Five Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixty-One Naira,...
Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders declare 2-day fast over Kajuru abductions, demand victims’ release
Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders declare 2-day fast over Kajuru abductions, demand victims’ release
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has condemned in strong terms the recent abduction of 177 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as tragic, disturbing and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu...
It doesn’t matter what the industry type is. Security operations teams across the board face similar challenges. Those challenges include expanding attack surfaces, limited resources, and a constant stream of alerts. Despite the similarities, some organizations are better prepared than others. They consistently detect threats earlier. They respond faster...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections could be seriously undermined if urgent amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 are not concluded in good time. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku described the 2023 general...
National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has commenced a comprehensive review of the curriculum for colleges of education and the 2020 Edition of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Minimum Standards to enhance the quality of teacher education in Nigeria. Executive Secretary of NCCE, Professor Paulinus Chijioke Okwelle,...
Plateau State Government’s investment in preventive child nutrition is beginning to show early gains across primary healthcare centres, following the rollout of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The intervention, implemented through the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), targets children aged six...
His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) yesterday visited the Headquarters of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for the renewal of his Diplomatic Passport. The Service Public Relations Officer, Di Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja DCI Ankilabi...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved a comprehensive welfare package for the father of the six children and their mother who were brutally murdered in the Chiranci Dorayi area of the state, including sponsorship for Hajj and Umrah, a new house, and full government support. The decision was...
Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria (BAVCCA) has disclosed that the Federal Government has paid ₦152 billion to contractors with verified contracts, while dialogue continues to resolve outstanding obligations. BAVCCA made this known on Thursday during a press conference in Abuja, convened to address the recent protest...
Outrage has gripped parts of Southern Kaduna following the abduction of no fewer than 166 worshippers during church services in Kurmin Wali village, Afogo Ward of Kajuru Local Government Area, an incident the Adara community has described as one of the most brazen mass kidnappings in recent times. The...
South East Development Commission (SEDC) is facing mounting criticism from prominent stakeholders across the region, amid accusations of incompetence, lack of vision, and failure to deliver meaningful development for the South East. Despite reportedly receiving billions of naira in federal allocations, critics say the commission has failed to provide...
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has observed that the energy, ideas, and mobilisation efforts of the youth population have continued to serve as the backbone of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Minister made this remarks while addressing vibrant youth leaders from the All Progressives Congress...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters. A statement on Wednesday, by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, described Sani Daura as a seasoned civil servant with...
In line with its unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes and the recovery of public funds misappropriated or unutilized by fraudulent actors, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, handed over the sum of N1, 234,350,000 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Thirty-four...
FCT Police Command has today, 21st January 2026, arraigned eleven (11) suspects linked to the murder of Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, Esq., an Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with ARISE News, and Mr. Barnabas Danlami, a security guard. The deceased were killed during a robbery incident at Unique Apartments, Katampe...