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The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a notorious ‘one chance’ gang leader along with two accomplices, ending a reign of violent robberies terrorizing commuters across the city.The suspects — Bode Oludayisin (53), Michael Sowunmi (22), and David Olawaye (20) — were arrested by Ikeja Division officers during a routine patrol...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to swiftly put every machinery in place to ensure swift trials of the arrested leaders of the notorious terrorist group, Anssaru, ensuring that they are held to the highest form of accountability befitting their heinous crimes. The call was made on Tuesday by the Executiv...

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced a donation of N100 million to the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), to enhance research and infrastructural development at the institution.Zulum made the announcement while receiving the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Lawan Buratai, and principal officers of the university at the G...

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in its ongoing crackdown on human trafficking syndicates have intercepted 25 women suspected to be victims of labour exploitation en route to Saudi Arabia. The agency in a press statement on Monday by its press officer, Vincent Adekoye said the success was part of efforts aime...

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has approved the participation of 16 political parties in the upcoming Local Government Area (LGA) elections, in which the camp aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike appears dominant.The clearance by RSIEC opens the race to a wide field of contenders from diverse political groups. This move follows ...

There has been a call for the Nigeria’s renewable energy sector to be positioned as a key driver of economic growth and job creation, with stakeholders emphasizing the urgent need to reform technical education curricula to equip young people and women with green skills.At a major milestone event in Abuja, the INCLUDE Knowl...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a civil servant, Mr. Ewere Morgan Eseosa, for receiving double salaries in gross violation of anti-corruption laws.Following a detailed investigation, the Commission uncovered that Mr. Eseosa had been simultaneously drawi...

he Ogun State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Isese Day, a festival dedicated to celebrating Yoruba culture, religion, and traditions.The observance, which became an official holiday in 2023 after approval by the Ogun State House of Assembly and Governor Dapo Abiodun, has since become an annual fi...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has proposed sweeping increases to licensing and bond fees for clearing agents, bonded warehouses, and ship chandlers—a move that industry insiders warn could undermine ₦3.5 trillion in indigenous bonded-terminal investments and put 14,000 jobs at risk.In Lagos and Ogun states, roughly 4...

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Humanitarian Day observed annually on August 19, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Edo State has reiterated its resolve to strengthen humanitarian response and foster proactive innovations in distressed communities across the state.Speaking in Benin City durin...