By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has ordered the FCT Department of Development Control to demolish Ruga, an illegal settlement close to Karmajiji in Kukwaba District, Abuja. Wike gave the order when he led security operatives to the settlement, a suspected criminalContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned members of the public against scammers and fake websites impersonating its official platforms. The warning, issued via its official social media platforms, also urged applicants to use only authorised portals for all immigration-related services. The service said the warning becameContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated community development projects in Kerau Quarters, Katsina, in honour of Rear Adm. Yakubu Dahiru, an indigene of the area. The projects, executed under the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects, comprise an 80,000-litre solar-powered industrial borehole, solar-powered streetlightsContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned Nigerians, particularly young people, against falling prey to human traffickers. UNODC stated that human traffickers increasingly exploit social media messaging applications and fake recruitment offers to lure victims with false promises of jobs, education, love andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says his administration will not negotiate with criminals, insisting that Nigeria will intensify intelligence-driven operations to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats. The president stated this on Thursday while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba RashidiContinue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is putting in place a safety, regulatory and enforcement framework for seamless adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles across Nigeria. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed said this at the 3rd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NASIU). ThisContinue Reading
The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,819 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weaponsContinue Reading
NSCDC CG inaugurates FCT command tactical training groundContinue Reading
The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to neutrality, professionalism and adherence to human rights in the conduct of the 2027 General Elections.Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, as well as foreign nationals, against using unauthorised platforms for passport and visa payments. The warning was issued via its official social media platforms. The NIS reiterated that it had not partnered withContinue Reading
