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MISSION X: SUPER FALCONS AND ZAMBIA FOR FLAMING WAFCON QUARTER-FINAL WAR IN CASABLANCA
The encounter between Nigeria and Zambia, at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday, promises more than just fireworks. There could be lightning and thunder – the type that can happen when two ambitious squads clash and fight to their full capacity.
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NDLEA IMPOUNDS OVER N1B HARD DRUGS IN LAGOS HOTEL
NDLEA operatives also recorded a major interdiction in Jigawa and Kano, resulting in the seizure of consignments of opioids being moved from Kano to Niger Republic and Yobe state through Jigawa on Wednesday April 23, 2025.
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POLICE INSPECTORS PROMOTION INTERVIEW: TIME TO GET IT RIGHT - PSC CHAIRMAN
Some zones could not commence the exercise on Monday due to some other pressing and important competing national events.
Read More →RIVERS HIGH COURT JUDGES RESUME SITTING WEDNESDAY AFTER EASTER BREAK
The State Chief Judge, Justice SIMEON CHIBUZOR-AMADI, had approved the Easter vacation with effect from Monday, April 14 to Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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POLICE KILL KIDNAPPER, RESCUE VICTIM IN ENUGU
The suspects, operating in aNissan vehicle, abducted the victim in his Mercedes Jeep after firing sporadic gunshots within the Government Residential Area (GRA) of Enugu at about 9:00 p.m. on May 2, 2025.
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FAKE AUCTIONEER JAILED SEVEN YEARS OVER N35M FRAUD IN KANO
Bulama Abdulrahman was sentenced to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine after he posed as EFCC auctioneer to sell properties, which the commission caused to be forfeited to the Federal Government.
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THREE SUSPECTS IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR POSSESSION OF HUMAN BODY PARTS IN OGUN STATE
The suspects are 36-year-old Sunday Akintobi, a resident of Itoku area in Abeokuta; 40-year-old Oladimeji Olaniran; and 38-year-old Isaiah Tijani.
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INEC CREATES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the initiative puts the Commission in the forefront of institutionalising AI capabilities within its ICT infrastructure.
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED VANDALS, RECOVER OPERATIONAL TOOLS
The suspects, Peter James ‘m’, aged 26, and Lesipi Adamu ‘m’, aged 24, were intercepted while removing iron rods from concrete barriers along the road at Ile Zik area.
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PSC PARTNERS POLICE AFFAIRS MINISTRY FOR EFFICIENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND FOCUSED POLICE FORCE
PSC Chairman commended the initiative, stressing that it will open better and rewarding channels of communication between the two government Agencies.
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NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Consignment Concealed in 70 Cocoa Butter Containers at Lagos Airport Export Shed
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI said operatives also arrested three suspects in a series of follow-up operations across Lagos.
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“We Stand with Uma Ukpai Family…” – Gov Eno Mourns
"His ministry may have ended on earth, but his impact will continue to shine across Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, and the world".
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AL ITTIHAD TARGETS NEWCASTLE'S Bruno Guimarães
The Newcastle United’s midfielders’ current contract runs until the end of the 2027-28 season.
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NAIRA ABUSE: EFCC ARREST COORDINATOR OF DISBANDED EDO STATE PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE TEAM
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest of Okungbowa is a statement in connection with an online viral video in which he was purported seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025.
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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Law Reporting: Stakeholders Back Call for Regulation
FASHOLA, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, observed that there are about thirty law reports currently being published in the country, but said several of the publications were not reliable for citation in court cases.
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OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND ISSUES CEASE AND DISIST WARNING TO UNAUTHORISED GROUPS OPERATING WITHIN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Any union, group, organization, or individual operating outside of the shortlisted and authorized bodies is considered illegal and will be treated as engaging in unlawful activity and posing a threat to public safety.
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REPORT: HOW CORPORATIONS HOOK NIGERIANS ON UNHEALTHY FOODS, INCREASE NCDs
Findings show that through aggressive marketing, cultural co-optation, celebrity endorsements, and deceptive labelling, corporations entrenched ultra-processed, high-sugar, and high-sodium products in Nigeria's food environment—targeting children, youth, low-income communities.
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST MOST WANTED ASSASSIN, HEAD OF HIRED KILLERS GANG, OPERATING FROM MUSHIN
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said Wasiu Akinwande is currently in Police custody under heavy security and will face the full weight of the law for all his crimes.
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Presidential Pardons: Group Demands Discontinuation of Drug Trafficking Trial of Suspended DCP Kyari
MEN said in view of recent presidential pardons extended to convicted drug traffickers, fraudsters, kidnappers, and bandits — many of whom were arrested by DCP Kyari’s team in the line of duty, there was no moral justification to keep him in detention.
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2ND ANNIVERSARY: WE HAVE MADE UNDENIABLE PROGRESS - PRESIDENT TINUBU
"While our administration has implemented the reforms to restore and reinvigorate our national economy and strengthen our social fabric as a strong and united country, I must thank my fellow citizens for your unrelenting support and belief in the grand vision we share..."
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SOLE ADMINISTRATOR SACKS ALL POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS AND APPOINTEES IN RIVERS STATE
Those affected include the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff to the Governor, All Commissioners, Chairmen and members of boards, councils, commissions, institutions, and parastatals, Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants.
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IGP APPOINTS CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN AS FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Until his present appointment, he was the Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Police Command.
Read More →NFF COMMENDS GOV ABIODUN'S MONETARY GIFT TO FALCONS, LIONESSES
The Super Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 in an international friendly match in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Tuesday.
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2BABA, MAKHADZI, STONEBOY, EDDY KENZO, NIKITA, OTHERS FOR UNVEILING OF AFRIMA 2025
Eyob Alemayehu, AFRIMA’s Country Director in Ethiopia, said the excitement surrounding the hosting rights bid will hit its peak when the winning city is officially announced and awarded a certificate during the event.
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U.S. SHOWCASES CALIFORNIA WINES, EXPANDS TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN NIGERIA
The event brought together 18 California wineries with the Nigerian business community, with a view to strengthen agricultural trade ties between the two countries.
Read More →Pitch Invasion: NPFL Sanctions Kano Pillars, Others
The NPFL fined Pillars N9.5m, including N2m compensation to players of Shooting Stars, and N1.5m as restitution for match officials.
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Senate Confirms Idris Ibikunle Olorunimbe As NCC Chairman, Other Board Members
These newly confirmed members join the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida (North West), and two other Executive Commissioner whose appointments were previously confirmed by the Senate to serve on the NCC Board.
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HIGH DEATH RATE FROM NCD: EXPERTS EXPLORE MEDIA ROLE IN ENFORCING ‘SALT TARGET AND FRONT OF PACK WARNING’ ON PROCESSED FOODS
People are consuming foods that are heavily processed, high in salt and sugar, and poorly labelled. In other words, illness is no longer just a consequence of poverty or other factors. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director, CAPPA.
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LAGOS CP DEPLOYS ADDITIONAL OPERATIVES TO MUSHIN, ASSURES RESIDENTS OF OPTIMUM SECURITY
The police raided criminal hideouts and identitied black spots in Ishaga, Awolowo and Ojuwoye markets where twenty 23 omiscreants responsible for the assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and innocent people in Mushin area were arrested.
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