Terrorism By Wandoo Sombo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says the Federal Government is more determined than ever to end terrorism and banditry in the country. Akume gave the assurance at a Peace and Security Summit Award on Friday in Abuja. Represented byContinue Reading
Corpse By Angela Atabo The family of late Mary Habila has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, seeking an order directing the immediate release of her remains for burial. The family’s lawyer, Kaile Yusuf, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Friday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on theContinue Reading
Order By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties, including a university, linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’sContinue Reading
Arraignment By Oladapo Udom A 45-year-old man, Micheal Aduragbemi , on Wednesday, appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence. The defendant is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. He, however, pleaded notContinue Reading
Abduction By Stephen Adeleye The Police Command in Kogi has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted six persons during the ongoing NECO examination at a school in Dekina Local Government Area on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the six persons abducted include four students, theContinue Reading
Immunisation By Franca Ofili Global childhood immunisation coverage recorded modest progress in 2025, with 90 per cent of infants receiving at least one dose of the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP) vaccine. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting continued gains inContinue Reading
Volleyball By Abdulrahman Yahaya Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship, the National Sports Commission (NSC) announced on Thursday. The Commission confirmed the development in a statement issued by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Kehinde Ajayi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
Evacuation By Itohan Abara-Laserian Air Peace has done the fourth phase of evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals. The spokesperson for Air Peace, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, disclosed in a statement on Friday in Lagos. He said the development was part of Federal Government’s ongoingContinue Reading
By Egobi Ofuogu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In early June, many Nigerians watched in disbelief as viral videos showed people pleading for money during a TikTok Live session allegedly hosted by suspected bandits. The incident reignited concerns over the growing culture of soliciting virtual gifts and cash on socialContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Eight Nigerian companies are among 19 African firms awarded 1.5 million dollars under the Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF) to expand solar-powered productive appliances for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The funding was announced by CLASP, a global nonprofit organisation promoting energy-efficient appliances and clean energy solutions, atContinue Reading
