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RULAAC ADVOCATES EFFECTIVE PUBLIC COMPLAINT MECHANISM TO BOOST TRANSPARENCY AND EFFICIENCY IN POLICING
The Executive Director of RULAAC, Okechukwu Nwangwuma, said such measures would engender transparency, fairness and independence of the police institution, and ensure timely feedback for police policy formulation.
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I AM APC MEMBER; I LIKE TO BE ADDRESSED AS ONE — BUHARI
He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back on the Party that gave him two terms of office, and would do whatever he can to popularise it.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT SAGA: PRO-AKPABIO SUPPORTERS AGAIN STORM NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
The demonstrators who were seen outside the entrance of the National Assembly complex, also backed the six-month suspension slammed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
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COURT JAILS TWO CHINESE MEN FOR ILLEGAL MINING IN KWARA
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement that both men pleaded “guilty” when the one-count charge was read to them.
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PETER OBI'S VISIT TO BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR SETS TONGUES WAGGING
Governor Mohamed said during the discussions, he reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and combating division, emphasizing that patriotism remained the foundation of a brighter future for the nation Nigeria.
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DR CONGO TO JOIN PEACE TALKS WITH RWANDA-BACKED M23 REBELS
The presidency confirmed the decision in a statement on Sunday, as the peace talks aim to resolve a spiraling conflict involving the M23 rebel group.
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EFCC ARRESTS 31 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS IN JOS
The suspects in EFCC custody included four Chinese and twenty-seven Nigerians, who are alleged to be suppliers and were found in possession of unprocessed solid minerals, suspected to have been illegally mined.
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BUILDING A NEW NIGERIA, ENGAGING FOR PROGRESS AND UNITY – PETER OBI
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party declared that a new Nigerian is becoming possible, after he held a meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
Read More →MISSION X: NIGERIA’S CAPTAIN, AJIBADE INCHES TOWARDS ‘PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT’ AWARD
The lithe and self-effacing Nigeria leader is also highly motivated by the fact that the Super Falcons have never lost a final match at the Women AFCON, going back to the first competition that Nigeria hosted in 1998.
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ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT REVOKES LAND TITLE AND RECLAIMS ASSETS OF ENYIMBA AUTOMATED SHOE COMPANY (ENASCO)
Shareholding Discrepancies: The shareholding structure recorded at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), as at November 2024 did not reflect ABSG as a shareholder or beneficial owner despite its significant contributions.
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APC CHAIRMANSHIP ASPIRANT TREATS IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA CHILDREN TO EASTER FUNFAIR, WITH LOTS OF GOODIES
While addressing the gathering, Mr. Oluwatoyin Oni thanked everyone for the massive turnout and show of love and assured them of his commitment to help guide the children within the LCDA to fulfil their dreams, if given the opportunity to serve in that capacity.
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FUAD ATANDA LAWAL BOWS OUT IN GRAND STYLE AFTER 8 YEARS AS CHAIRMAN, IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA ... Commissions remodeled council secretariat, 3 arterial roads
The Principal Secretary to President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Hakeem Muri Okunola, was the guest of honour at the event, and he expressed confidence in the quality of leadership and service delivery that can be achieved at the local government level with financial autonomy now enjoyed by LGAs.
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WORLD HEALTH DAY: CAPPA DEMANDS IMPROVED HEALTHCARE FUNDING, HEALTHY FOOD POLICIES
With 2025 WHD theme as "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures", CAPPA noted that this year’s reflection provides an opportunity for the government to review and strengthen its healthy food systems so it can guarantee Nigerians’ access to nutritious food.
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UNITY CUP, RUSSIA FRIENDLY: CHELLE PICKS SIMON, MUSA, NWABALI, NDIDI, 21 OTHER FOR LONDON TOURNEY * EKONG, AINA, DELE-BASHIRU, ONYEDIKACHI, OSAYI, BONIFACE LISTED FOR RUSSIA
The Unity Cup Tournament, involving Nigeria, Jamaica, Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago, will be staged at the 17,250-capacity Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London, while the friendly with Russia’s senior men team will take place at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow on Friday, June 6.
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WOMAN IN COURT FOR CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION OVER N6.8M ROMANCE SCAM IN MAIDUGURI
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed in a statement that Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu allegedly committed the offence between the period of June 2023 and August 2024 in Maiduguri, Borno State.
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COURT-MARTIAL: 3 SOLDIERS GET LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR SELLING ARMS, AMMUNITION TO INSURGENTS
The convicted soldiers who bagged the life sentence are Sergeant RAPHAEL AMEH, Sergeant EJIGA MUSA, and Lance Corporal PATRICK OCHEJE.
Read More →OLOWOOKERE BEMOANS FINAL LOSS BY TEAM IJA, APPRECIATES LESSONS OF SPORTS FESTIVAL
He attributed the defeat in the penalty shootout to inexperience on the part of the goalkeeper, who parried the ball into the net instead of parrying it away.
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Lagos Officials Rescue Unstable Woman in Distress at Panti Police Station
An unsigned statement on the Facebook page of the Lagos State Government further indicates that the unidentified woman took an Uber ride from Lekki to the Panti Police Station, with her luggage of three bags of different sizes.
Read More →SPORTS: NFF Confirms 2 International Friendlies for Super Eagles in USA
In their last visit to the United States of America, in the summer of 2022, the Super Eagles played against Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, losing narrowly by 1-2.
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GENERAL OVERSEER OF LAGOS-BASED CHURCH ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF CROSS-BORDER DRUG TRAFFICKING
The spokesman said ADEFOLUSHO admitted in his statement that he transported the hard drug through the waterways from Ghana into Nigeria.
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NDLEA Arrest Boutique Dealer for Smuggling 127 Wraps of Cocaine
NDLEA spokesman disclosed that EJIOFOR who operates boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra state, was taken into NDLEA custody upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday October 8, 2025.
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WOMAN ARRESTED AT LAGOS TRADE FAIR MARKET OVER COCAINE CONCEALED IN LIPSTICKS
“Two cargo agents linked to the shipment were earlier arrested before the eventual arrest of Nneka, who runs the criminal trade as a family business with her husband Remigus Nwafor."
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PSC Approves Promotion of 1 DIG, 7 AIGs, 13 CPs, 854 Other Police Officers
Confirming the development in a statement, the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, TORTY NJOKU KALU, said the other promoted officers include fifty-one Chief Superintendents of Police, who were elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.
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EFCC TARGETS PETER ODILI, AS SUPREME COURT CLEARS WAY FOR HEARING OF APPEAL AGAINST PERPETUAL INJUNCTION
The legal dispute began in 2007 when Odili, who served as Rivers State governor from 1999 to 2007, obtained an order of perpetual injunction from the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, barring the EFCC from investigating, arresting, or prosecuting him.
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NDLEA PARTNERS INDIA'S NCB AGAINST ILLICIT SHIPMENTS OF TRAMADOL TO NIGERIA
the NCB boss Anurag Garg said it is essential for the two agencies to strengthen the existing partnership because the drug problem cuts across international borders, while he assured of their readiness to share knowledge, intelligence and experience with NDLEA on a number of areas of interest.
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CP Adesola Moves to Delta State, as IGP Approves New Posting for DIG, 17 Commissioners of Police
Others include CP UMAR MOHAMMED HAJEDIA who has been transferred to the Kebbi State Police Command, and CP IYAMAH DANIEL EDOBOR as the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Police Command.
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Caution: Two Chelsea Fans in Hospital Ahead of Champions League Game in Naples
In a statement confirming an incident that took place on Tuesday evening in Naples, Chelsea management said the two fans involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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PETROL SUBSIDY FRAUD: LAGOS COURT JAILS 2 CONVICTS 14 YEARS EACH, ISSUES BENCH WARRANTS FOR 2 OTHERS
They were initially standing trial before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. However, Justice Onigbanjo withdrew from the case, thereby prompting the re-assignment of the case to Justice Dada.
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Police Trust Fund Reforms: Between Hope, Legality, and the Lessons of the Past - Okey Nwanguma
The National Assembly must resist the temptation to rubber-stamp an Executive Bill that merely legalizes the status quo. The repeal and re-enactment process must be preceded by a performance audit, review of the Fund’s legal foundation, and inclusion of independent oversight mechanisms.
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LAGOS STATE LAUNCHES 'PRODUCE FOR LAGOS' FOOD INITIATIVE, BACKED WITH N500B OFFTAKE FUND
The Governor said that through the programme, food will be grown, jobs created, wastage reduced, and people will receive help to earn a living from agriculture.
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