Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has tragically passed away at the age of 69. According to a family source, Arase died on Sunday at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, also verified the news, stating, “The police authorities will soon release...
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Government to immediately reverse the recent passport fee increase announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), labeling it as unjust and harmful to vulnerable citizens. In a statement released on Sunday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, condemned the...
Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 at a dazzling grand finale held in Lagos on Saturday night. Outshining Miss Lagos, Damilola Bolarinde, in the final showdown, Basil secured the prestigious title, marking a triumphant moment in the highly competitive pageant. The event, hosted by Anthony...
In a pragmatic effort to rid the North East region of terrorists, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under close air support by the Air Component and support of local security outfits, have sustained coordinated operations against JAS/ISWAP terrorists, with significant results between 23 – 30 August 2025. The...
Nigeria Police Force has again recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping across the country, with coordinated efforts leading to the rescue of a victim, arrest of suspected kidnappers, and the recovery of sophisticated firearms, ammunition, and millions of naira in cash in...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has solicited the legal community in Nigeria to be advocates of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme and show example through compliance. Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, made the call in Enugu at the NBA 65th Annual Conference. “The implementation and impact of...
Head of Mission of the Rivers State Local Government Election Observation Team, Dr. Gabriel Nwambu, has described Saturday’s council polls as one of the most peaceful elections in recent Nigerian history. Dr. Nwambu confirmed that 330 observers were deployed across the 23 local government areas of the state, with...
Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED) on Sunday held a one-day capacity-building workshop for 25 Community Advocates for Transitional Justice (CATJ) at Soye/Shettimari Primary School, Old Bama UBE, in Bama, the headquarters of Bama Local Government Area. The initiative aimed to equip community leaders with skills to promote...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has constituted a high-powered delegation to monitor the progress of voter’s card registration and distribution exercise within Maiduguri metropolis by INEC. The committee comprised of the District Head of Mafa and Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Hon....
Borno State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Umar Kadafur, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff Alhaji Haruna Tella, attended the investiture and fundraising dinner of the Rotary Club of Maiduguri at Pinnacle Hotel. The event marked the installation of Rotarian AbdulKareem Haruna as the club’s 3rd President. Delivering a speech...
Hundreds of defenseless residents from multiple villages in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State have abandoned their homes, seeking safety after a brutal bandit attack, local authorities and residents confirmed. The assault has sparked fears of a looming humanitarian crisis, according to the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A wanted notorious kidnapping kingpin, known as Yusuf Muhammed, has been arrested along with 21 others in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Area of Benue State. The notorious kidnapper was identified by his victims particularly those he had tortured in captivity. The Chairman of Ogbadibo,...
Borno State Police Command, in collaboration with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Borno State Chapter, hosted a Capacity Building Workshop to bolster community-police ties, advance intelligence-led policing, and enhance public safety across the state. Secretary to the State Government, representing the Governor, inaugurated the event, emphasizing the government’s...
President Bola Tinubu sends has congratulated the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, August 31, 2025. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, joined the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest,...
Few institutions command as much influence over the educational destiny of West Africa as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). For decades, WAEC’s paper-based examinations have served as the gatekeeper to higher education and professional advancement for millions of young people across the sub-region. But as the world accelerates...
The Plateau State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has endorsed Governor Caleb Mutfwang for re-election in 2027 after a peer review tour of all 17 Local Government Councils (LGCs). The review, led by ALGON Chairman, Hon. Hamisu Anani, was described as historic and provided...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Halima Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Walid Muazu, son of Iyan Katagum, held at Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque in Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Shettima, representing the...
In what has become a familiar ritual of Nigerian campus trade unionism, ASUU has served notice of an imminent work stoppage. It is all about long standing service agreements over benefits and allowances that have been lingering for the better part of the last few decade or more. In...
Communique Issued at the end of the 12th Meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) Held in Jalingo, Taraba State. Saturday, 30th-August, 2025. North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF), comprising the Governors of Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States, held its 12th Meeting in Jalingo, Taraba State. It...
Cross River Government has expressed sadness over the death of 21-year-old Moses Mba, as the family of the deceased continues to cry for justice. Mother of the deceased, Mrs Victoria Mba has called for justice over the alleged killing of her son by security operatives attached to the residence...