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The Federal Government has advanced its food security agenda through the ONSA AgriShield initiative. According to the government, AgriShield reflects its understanding that food security cannot be separated from human security. The initiative involves military, intelligence, and law-enforcement operations to create protective space, while agricultural and financial institutions support production ...
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the 66th birthday of his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as his 'truest friend and confidante.' In a birthday message on Sunday, Tinubu addressed the First Lady as 'Oluremi mi' and wrote: 'Today, I celebrate the woman who has walked beside me ...
Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation ENDURING PEACE, deployed at Lamingo, have arrested 11 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and rescued two kidnapped victims in Plateau State. The operations were conducted in the early hours of Saturday, 19 September 2026, following credible intelligence on kidnappers operating within Rayfield ...
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has stated that the state government was not informed about the arrest of suspected illegal miners who later died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna. The governor's comment suggests a lack of communication between the state and ...
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, has called for a thorough, transparent and independent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, said the ...
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has pledged to uncover and publicly disclose the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 miners. The governor made this commitment in response to the tragic incident. Further details about the miners' deaths or the governor's plan of action were not immediately provided.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that federal security agencies operating in the state, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the police and the Department of State Services, do not report directly to him. He made the statement during a live interview on Channels Television on ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and detained three additional personnel in connection with the deaths of suspected illegal miners in Niger State. This brings the total number of officers in custody to 24. NSCDC Spokesman, Assistant Commandant of Corps Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a ...
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the account of survivors alleging that a substance was sprayed inside the detention facility where suspected illegal miners were held cannot be ruled out pending the outcome of investigations. Bago made the statement during a live interview on Channels Television on ...
The Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM) has raised an alarm over possible attacks on Berom communities in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau State, directing residents to remain on red alert. The warning followed renewed attacks in parts of the state which reportedly left nine persons ...
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the state government was not aware of the arrest and detention of the suspected illegal miners who later died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Bago disclosed this during a live interview on Channels Television ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and detained 24 of its personnel in connection with the deaths of 37 miners. The personnel are being held in protective custody as part of the investigation. The NSCDC's action follows the tragic incident that claimed the miners' lives.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace conducted separate operations in Plateau State, rescuing two kidnapped victims and arresting 12 suspects. According to Captain Polycarp Oteh, the operations were based on credible intelligence and took place in various parts of the state. In one operation, troops raided suspected criminal hideouts in Shere ...
US officials announced that 18 suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida to stand trial. Moise was killed on July 7, 2021, at his private residence by a group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. FBI special agent Brett Skiles stated that ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has paraded Commandant Suberu Aniviye, who was earlier suspended over the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the Corps' custody in Niger State. Corps Public Relations Officer ACC Babawale Afolabi said Aniviye was paraded at the Corps headquarters in Abuja alongside others linked ...
The Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM) has raised an alarm over possible attacks on Berom communities in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau State, directing residents to remain on red alert. The warning followed renewed attacks that reportedly left nine persons dead, including passengers and a ...
The Nigerian Army has clarified that a recirculated Amnesty International report on detainee deaths at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, is from 2016, not recent. The Army's statement comes amid the report's renewed circulation.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, has called on Nigerians to stop wasting food, warning that irresponsible consumption habits are unsustainable amid climate change, global conflicts and supply chain disruptions that threaten food security. In a statement issued on Sunday to mark World Cleanup Day 2026, observed under the theme ...
The president of the National Artisanal Mining Cooperative Society has called for an investigation into the deaths of 37 miners in Niger State. The miners died while in detention at a facility operated by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The demand for a probe comes amid growing ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered its flag to fly at half-mast for three days following the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in its custody in Niger State. The Corps also announced the detention of four additional personnel, bringing the total number of NSCDC personnel ...
Police have confirmed that gunmen killed and beheaded the village head of Lafagu community in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has restated his administration's commitment to ending insecurity in the state. He assured citizens that he would employ all lawful means to stop banditry and related criminal activities. The governor's pledge comes amid ongoing security challenges in the region.
Indonesian authorities will continue searching on Monday for more than a hundred people still missing after a passenger ship sank in the Java Sea last week. The confirmed death toll is now at 10, according to the rescue agency. The ship, Virgo Transport 8, was carrying 243 people, including 30 ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested and detained 24 personnel in connection with the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State. The suspended Niger State Commandant, Commandant Subaru Siyaka Aniviye, and 23 other officers were paraded at the Corps Headquarters in Abuja. The Corps ordered ...
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has backed the Federal Government's ban on borrowed lecturers and equipment for university accreditation. CONUA emphasized that these standards must apply equally to both public and private universities. The union also called for appropriate legal and regulatory sanctions against violators.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria rescued at least 58 abducted victims and neutralised several terrorists in one week. The troops also defused 12 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the period.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government's plan to concession the management of Kings College, Lagos. NLC President Joe Ajaero warned that the move could lead to the privatisation of the nation's Unity Colleges through the back door. Ajaero noted that the proposed concession was reportedly being ...
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnap victims and arrested 11 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in Plateau State. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping in the region. The rescued victims have been reunited with their families. The suspects are currently in custody ...
Leaders of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebuland have sued 12 family members at the Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode over their purported removal from office. The claimants, including Chairman Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi and Secretary Pastor Jeremiah Salami, are challenging allegations of financial inducement and manipulation in the selection ...
Yusuf stated that NELFUND is breaking financial barriers to tertiary education. He said the initiative provides students and parents with greater opportunities to finance education across Nigerian tertiary institutions. According to him, it represents a significant step towards expanding access to higher education.
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. In politics, the All Progressives Congress won four of ...
A Magistrate's Court in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State has sentenced a man, Abdulkadir, to two years in a correctional facility for threatening his uncle's wife with a knife and attempting to sexually assault her. The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Muhammad Alhaji Isa, convicted Abdulkadir after ...
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77 in a United Kingdom hospital where he went for medical treatment. The Kogi State Government confirmed his death in a statement by Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo expressed deep ...
Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) has condemned the deaths of 37 artisanal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The organisation described the incident as tragic and called for an independent investigation. WIMIN expressed condolences to the bereaved families ...
A North-Central youth group has condemned the death of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The group is demanding a transparent investigation into the incident. The deaths have raised concerns about the treatment of detainees.
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has announced that former Governor Ibrahim Idris will receive a state burial. Idris passed away in London after a brief illness. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the death ...
Tinubu urged Nigerians to stop wasting food. She said the focus on food waste is particularly important at a time when climate change, conflicts, and other global challenges continue to disrupt food production and supply.
Gunmen attacked Lafagu village in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday, killing the village head. The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the killing in a text message but did not disclose the identity of the deceased. Usman stated that some arrests have ...
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to reduce food waste and adopt sustainable practices to protect the environment. She made the call while marking the 2026 World Cleanup Day. The First Lady emphasized the importance of environmental protection through reduced waste.
Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Thursday, September 24, 2026, declare open the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu. The two-day conference will hold at The Dome, International Conference Centre, Opara Square Road, Enugu, beginning at 2pm on Thursday and continuing ...
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on her 66th birthday, praising her contributions to national development and democratic governance. Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said the First Lady's contributions to the country had been ...
Ajimobi has been named as Nigeria's Governor on the 35-member Board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Her appointment followed Nigeria's election to the Board during the 70th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria. The board plays a key role in the IAEA's governance.
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has expressed sorrow over the death of former governor Ibrahim Idris. In response, the governor declared a three-day mourning period in Idris's honour. The declaration follows the passing of the former state leader, whose death has prompted official mourning across Kogi State.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced closer ties between their countries on fishing, security, and energy. The move comes amid strained relations with the United States. The leaders emphasized cooperation in these key areas.
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former governor Ibrahim Idris, describing the loss as profound for both the state and Nigeria. A statement from the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced that a three-day mourning period has been declared in ...
Nigeria has been commended for its progress in climate governance, climate financing, the SDGs, primary healthcare, and basic education at a High-Level Global Executive Roundtable side event during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. The roundtable brought together stakeholders to discuss strategies for mobilizing climate finance and accelerating ...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has inaugurated and handed over a renovated primary healthcare facility to the Ebubu community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The facility was rehabilitated and equipped by the Port Harcourt Area II Command under the Customs Care Initiative. At the inauguration, Comptroller-General of ...
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has refunded over N14.2 million to enrollees following complaints about health insurance services. Additionally, the NHIA has suspended nine hospitals due to service-related issues. The actions were taken in response to grievances raised by enrollees.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar pledged to support the education of Yusuf Aliyu, a teenage artisanal miner in Niger State whose video went viral after the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners. Atiku made the pledge in a statement on X on Sunday after watching the teenager speak at a ...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has warned children and young adults against using roller skates and wheeled shoes on public highways. The agency cited safety concerns for the warning. The use of such items on highways poses risks to both users and other road users.
The Anambra State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tochukwu Nweke, SAN, has explained that native doctor Chidozie Nwangwu, known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, was released before completing his prison sentence due to a plea bargain with the state government. Nwangwu was serving an 11-month sentence and was released last ...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has celebrated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 66th birthday. In his tribute, Sanwo-Olu described her as an advocate of social justice, a philanthropist, a distinguished federal lawmaker, and a dependable partner to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The governor noted that she has written ...
The Osun State Police Command has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by a group calling itself the 'Congress of Cultists' to stage a protest in the state. The command urged residents to remain calm and shun any activity that could threaten public peace. Intelligence suggested the group's intention ...
Troops of the Armed Forces operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have captured suspected commanders of a terrorist group allegedly linked to the kidnapping and killing of Major General Abubakar Rabe in Katsina State. The operation was conducted on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and resulted in ...
The Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle, hand grenade, ammunition, uniforms, and other exhibits. The operation followed investigations into a foiled attack on Agwa Police Division on August 21, 2026, and other violent crimes in Oguta Local Government Area. A suspected terrorist ...
A fire outbreak occurred at the Gombe Media Corporation (GMC) on Saturday at about 3:50 pm, affecting the old television studio, maintenance section, radio library, News Director's office, and the hostel accommodation for NYSC members. The fire destroyed properties and personal belongings of staff and corps members. Personnel from the ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on state governments to emulate Kaduna State’s deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit schemes to reduce transportation costs for citizens. He specifically praised the Kaduna State Government’s free CNG mass transit initiative under Governor Uba Sani, describing it as evidence that cheaper ...
The Oba of Benin, His Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has urged legal scholars and practitioners in Nigeria and the diaspora to uphold judicial independence, integrity, and truth in their responsibilities. He gave the charge when members of the League of Luminaries, under the Nigerian Law School Class ...
A heavily pregnant internally displaced woman was found dead along the railway line in Mokwa town, Niger State. According to a resident, she was attacked and stabbed to death around 8 am on Sunday when she went into the bush to fetch Cassia Tora, known as 'Tafasa' in Hausa, to ...
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, pledging to deploy every lawful means to safeguard the people against banditry, criminality, and other security threats. Speaking amid renewed attacks in parts of the state, Mutfwang said he would not abandon his responsibility of ...
The Osun State Police Command has warned individuals and groups against illegal protests or taking the law into their own hands following threats by a group identified as the “Congress of Cultists” to protest the killing of Dauda Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir. The group, reportedly associated with the Neo-Black ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Kaduna State Government's Free Compressed Natural Gas Mass Transit Scheme, calling it a people-focused intervention. He noted that such interventions are needed from subnational governments to reduce transportation costs and ease pressure on households. In a post on his official X account, Tinubu ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled his planned attendance at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, delegating Vice-President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria's delegation. The development comes amid an ongoing legal and political controversy in the United States over historical records. Shettima will lead ...
A former governor of Kogi State has died in the United Kingdom. The former governor, Idris, first assumed office on May 29, 2003, after winning the governorship election. He defeated the then incumbent, Prince Abubakar Audu, in that election. Further details surrounding the death have not been provided.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have commenced talks in New York. The discussions are aimed at setting the stage for a summit between Presidents Trump and Xi. The meeting underscores ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, a former Governor of Kogi State, has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. He served as governor from 2003 to 2012. Further details about his death are expected to be released.
Former Kogi State governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has reportedly died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. The reported death occurred on Sunday, September 20, 2026, but details remain unclear and no family statement has been issued. Idris served as governor from 2003 to 2012 under the Peoples ...
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice-President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The delegation includes Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, ministers, and other senior government officials. The UNGA General Debate will take ...
Borno State has recorded a decline in circulating variant poliovirus cases, from eight in 2025 to three in 2026. Francis Butichi, Chief of the UNICEF Maiduguri Field Office, announced this during a football match for polio survivors marking World Polio Day 2026. The reduction indicates progress in polio eradication efforts ...
Leaders of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have filed a lawsuit against 12 family members, seeking N1 billion in damages. The suit relates to their purported removal from office amid the ongoing selection process for the Awujale stool. The case is before a court, and no further details were provided.
Nigeria has been commended for its efforts in climate change governance, climate financing, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), primary healthcare, and basic education. The commendation was made at a High-Level Global Executive Roundtable Side Event held on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The ...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned against the use of rolling skate shoes, wheeled footwear, and similar devices on public highways. LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki stated that such practices expose users to serious traffic hazards. He noted that the increasing use of footwear with concealed or ...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned against skating on public highways. LASTMA noted that public highways are dynamic and highly unpredictable environments, unlike designated recreational facilities. The warning comes as a safety measure to prevent accidents involving skaters and other road users.
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 20-year-old Aminu Adam for conspiring with two others to rob his mother and siblings. The incident occurred at their home in Wuro Kuturu, Jimeta area of Yola North Local Government. The other suspects, Adamu Mamman and Nuhu Umar, both 22, were also arrested.
Gombe State has recorded 332 cases of diphtheria across four Local Government Areas: Akko, Gombe, Kwami, and Funakaye. The state government has commenced an emergency vaccination campaign in response. The Ministry of Education has directed school principals to cooperate with health officials during the exercise, which will run in phases ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The delegation includes Governors Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, along with ministers and other senior government officials. The UNGA session will address various global issues, with ...
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested approximately 300 suspects during raids on crime hotspots, shanties, and incomplete buildings. The operation was part of efforts to curb criminal activities in the territory. Photographs from the raids were published.
Tension has gripped Dorowa Bubuje community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State as women and children are being evacuated following renewed gunshots reportedly heard from the direction of Kantoma. Residents have retreated from parts of the community, with groups of women and children moving to safer locations ...
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, over alleged conspiracy, fraud, and self-kidnapping. She was apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu following intelligence gathered during an investigation into her reported abduction. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga ...