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The Abia State Government has arrested 86 sanitation defaulters in Umuahia and Aba. The government warned residents to stop dumping refuse in drainages to prevent flooding. The arrests were part of efforts to enforce sanitation regulations and maintain a clean environment.
Graduating students of the Nigerian Army Institute of Science Education and Technology (NAISET), Ilorin, have been urged to apply the knowledge gained during their training to improve performance in field operations. The charge was given by Acting Corps Commander Education, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed, at the graduation ceremony of ...
President Bola Tinubu has charged newly commissioned military officers of the Nigerian Defence Academy to uphold the Constitution and protect Nigerians. The President gave the charge during the commissioning ceremony. He emphasised the importance of their role in national security.
An air crash in southwest Democratic Republic of Congo killed 17 people, including two of the country's most senior military justice officials, the transport ministry said Saturday. A small plane carrying a delegation of military justice officials crashed at around 1300 GMT Friday near Kenge, in Kwango province, more than ...
The Governing Council of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC), Abuja, has appointed Prof. Benjamin Oyelami as the eighth Director/Chief Executive of the Centre. The appointment followed a competitive selection process involving assessment and interviews conducted by the Governing Council. The Controller, Information and Public Relations of the NMC, Mr. Onyekachi ...
Nigeria has urged the international community to make pandemic preparedness financing more accessible to low- and middle-income countries and ensure equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics. The call was made at a United Nations meeting. Nigeria emphasised the need for fairer financing and vaccine access to enhance global pandemic ...
A driver in Ogun State has been hospitalized after a mob attack over an alleged kidnap claim in Magboro. The victim, Adeyemi, was beaten in the presence of his young children after being wrongly accused of kidnapping. The attack highlights the continuing issue of jungle justice in the region.
The Oyo State Police Command, through its Safer Highway Patrol, has arrested a suspected armed robber. A locally made pistol and a live cartridge were recovered from the suspect. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to combat armed robbery in the state.
The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Custodial Centre in Kano State. The outbreak resulted in the death of two inmates. The service provided no further details on the number of infected persons or measures taken.
An aide has disputed Peter Obi's claim that he is godfather to Governor Soludo's children. Governor Umahi stated there is no rainbow coalition in Ebonyi politics. These were among the major stories in an evening recap.
Police in Bauchi State have arrested Lukman Alhaji Nasiru, 26, of Garin Malam Village in Gamawa Local Government Area. Nasiru is accused of luring and raping a 50-year-old mentally ill woman on the outskirts of Garin Malam. The command's Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed the arrest in a ...
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Saturday, killing five people. Soldiers rescued a district head during the attack, according to community sources. The incident is the latest in a series of attacks in the region.
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has called for closer collaboration between the state government and the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED). The aim is to ensure steady power supply in the state. The governor made the call during a meeting with PHED officials.
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued six kidnap victims in Gbise community, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation was part of efforts to combat kidnapping in the region. The victims were rescued and taken to a secure location.
The Federal Government has evacuated another 105 Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. This brings the total number of returnees to 1,821. The evacuation is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of Nigerians abroad.
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have deepened their anti-drug fight with a new enforcement pact. The seized substances included cocaine, cannabis, tramadol, rohypnol, ecstasy, and khat, with the drugs concealed in various consignments. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in combating drug trafficking between the two countries.
Two people have died following a cholera outbreak at a Kano correctional facility. The Nigerian Correctional Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring humane treatment of persons in custody. It also pledged to protect their health, dignity, and welfare in line with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, and established correctional ...
Bandits attacked Tsafe town, the headquarters of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State, in a midnight raid and abducted five residents, including women. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the bandits stormed the town around 1am and opened fire sporadically in the heart of the town ...
Troops have stormed a kidnappers' hideout and rescued six victims in Benue State. The troops immediately moved to the location and evacuated the victims to a secure area for their safety and further necessary action. The operation was part of efforts to combat kidnapping in the state.
The Hisbah Board in Jigawa State has arrested eight persons over alleged homosexual acts. The arrests followed a complaint by a man who claims he contracted HIV. The case is under investigation. Further details were not provided.
FCT Police Command says it has unravelled the mystery behind the lifeless male body discovered along.
The Delta State Government has promised to ensure justice for the family of Unity Adeda, a civil servant who died following an altercation at work. The government gave the assurance as it responded to the incident that led to Adeda's death. No further details on the circumstances of the altercation ...
Hon. Nkemkama Kama, who represents Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has donated N8 million and relief materials to victims of flooding in Ebonyi State. The donation is intended to support those affected by the disaster. The lawmaker's constituency covers areas impacted by the floods ...
Gunmen have reportedly killed at least five miners and injured two others in an ambush at a mining site in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at the site, leaving multiple casualties. The injured are receiving treatment. The incident adds to security concerns in the ...
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued six kidnap victims in Taraba State. The rescue took place around Gbise community. The operation was carried out by the military task force deployed to the area. The victims were freed from their abductors during the mission.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed two inmate deaths from a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano. The confirmation came on September 26, shortly after Amnesty International raised an alarm over suspected cholera deaths at the facility, reporting at least six deaths in one week ...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE's National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA). The agreement is aimed at deepening cooperation in the fight against narcotics. The MoU is expected to strengthen collaboration between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates on anti-drug efforts ...
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued six kidnapped victims around Gbise community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, said in a statement that the victims were rescued on Friday after troops on patrol ...
No fewer than 20 children formerly associated with Boko Haram have been reintegrated into communities in Borno State after completing a rehabilitation program. The reintegration is part of efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate individuals affected by insurgency. The children were handed over to their families and communities.
A missing man's phone trail led Abuja police to a woman and two hotel workers allegedly connected to the discovery and disposal of his body. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, had been reported missing by his family before his lifeless body was found under the Katampe Bridge along ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is approaching a period of economic relief, saying the sacrifices made in recent times will soon begin to yield positive results. Tinubu spoke about the economic outlook, according to a post on Gistlover. He stated that Nigeria has finished making ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the suspended South-West zonal women leader of the City Boy Movement. Tejuosho had previously been declared wanted by the anti-graft agency over an alleged fraud case. The arrest is part of the EFCC's ongoing efforts to combat financial ...
United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had rejected a plan proposed by Iran concerning the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to Trump, Tehran said the proposal would have opened the waterway within seven days. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump said he rejected the ...
The White House is blocking CNN from traveling on Air Force One with President Donald Trump on Saturday. CNN had been scheduled to travel with Trump to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he is expected to attend a college football game, as part of the rotating television press pool. The move is ...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has publicly retracted its earlier allegations against the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU) concerning a N1 million school fees claim. The student body issued an apology to the former VC, acknowledging that its previous claims were inaccurate. The retraction follows ...
At least five miners were shot dead and two others injured when gunmen attacked a mining site in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday. The attack occurred around 1pm amid high tension in parts of the state. Spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, Rwang ...
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has called on the federal government to declare his zone an ecological disaster zone following erosion and flood menace. Parts of Awka, the capital of Anambra State, recently experienced severe flooding and erosion devastation from torrential rainfall, leading to the drowning of ...
Five miners were killed and two others injured when gunmen ambushed them at about 1 p.m. on Saturday while they were mining at Marit village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack threw the community into mourning and heightened concerns over the safety of residents and ...
Major airlines are waiving change fees as a nor'easter threatens the Northeast. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, and United Airlines have issued travel advisories for passengers flying this weekend to, from, or through several airports in the region, including LaGuardia Airport in New York and Logan Airport in ...
A former Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Professor Oladipo Aina, has said that Nigeria must prioritise skills and problem-solving over academic certificates for national development. Aina made the remark while emphasising the need for skilled problem-solvers. He noted that certificate holders alone cannot drive national development. He called ...
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a married woman, Mrs Rukayat Muhammed, in connection with the death of her alleged lover at a guest house in Gwarimpa, Abuja. Commissioner of Police Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi disclosed the arrest on Saturday during a briefing at the command headquarters. He said ...
The World Health Organisation has indicated that new reversible male contraceptive methods could become available within five to ten years. The organisation also announced an expansion of its recommended contraceptive options. The development signals a broadening of family planning choices beyond those traditionally available to men.
A health official in Bauchi State has stated that unplanned pregnancies occur more frequently among married women than unmarried women in the state. The official made the remark in connection with World Contraception Day. Couples were urged to adopt family planning methods.
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested Lucky Adoh, an aide to the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, over the death of Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the ministry. The Command's spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said police have launched a manhunt for two other ...
About 10,000 residents of Kwara State have received free healthcare services under a health intervention supported by the European Union (EU). The programme provided medical care at no cost to beneficiaries. The initiative is part of efforts to improve access to healthcare in the state. The EU-supported intervention has been ...
The Delta State Government has constituted an administrative panel of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a deputy director in the state. The panel was set up to probe the incident. The government announced the establishment of the inquiry. Further details about the deputy director's death were ...
A legal practitioner, Edeh Uchenna, has petitioned Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu over the continued detention of Godwin Francis Akpan despite a court order for his release. The petition, dated September 24, 2026, states that the FCT High Court issued the release order on September 17, 2026, in Suit ...
The Delta State Government has condoled with the family of Unity Adeda, a Level 16 civil servant in the Ministry of Secondary Education who reportedly died after an altercation at his workplace. Secretary to the State Government Dr. Kingsley Emu led a delegation of senior officials to the family on ...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has released an updated appointment link for the United Kingdom Special Passport Intervention Exercise. The link was shared via the service's official X handle on Saturday. The NIS had earlier extended the exercise to run from October 6 to 30 following high turnout and sustained ...
FCT Police have linked a woman and two hotel workers to a dumped body found under the Katampe Bridge in Abuja. The man died in a Gwarimpa guest house before his body was dumped. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and the involvement of the suspects.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended the Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to run from October 6 to 30. According to a statement by Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS acted on the directive of the Minister of Interior, Dr ...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Olu of Warri were among those who attended the coronation of King Charles Douglas Jaja as the new Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom. The event marked the formal installation of the new monarch. Other dignitaries were also present at the ceremony.
The Jigawa State Hisbah Corps arrested eight people over alleged involvement in same-sex acts following a complaint by a 22-year-old man in Kazaure Local Government Area. The complainant, a resident of Kanti area, alleged that nine individuals had engaged in same-sex acts with him on different occasions. He reportedly told ...
Burglars have stolen phones worth N45 million from YiSab Communications in Kogi State. The organisation stated that the identities of the stolen phones are with the management of YiSab Communications. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. No arrests have been reported so far.
The death toll from the diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has risen to 31, with 469 suspected cases recorded across 10 Local Government Areas. Commissioner for Health Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong disclosed this during a press briefing in Jos. The Plateau State Government has activated its Incident Management System and appointed ...
Troops have rescued over 60 kidnap victims and arrested 44 suspects nationwide. The defence spokesman said those who surrendered cited hardship and lack of basic necessities in terrorist enclaves on the Mandara Mountains as reasons for abandoning the groups.
An explosion in a residential building in Athens' Plaka district has killed six people, including four American tourists. The blast is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak. The incident occurred in the Greek capital's historic area.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has clarified the circumstances surrounding the passport issued to an individual. The clarification comes amid public interest in the matter. The NIS provided details on the issuance process.
President Bola Tinubu has called on newly commissioned officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to uphold the Constitution, protect Nigerians, and safeguard the nation's economy. The charge was delivered on his behalf by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, at the combined passing-out parade of the Nigerian ...
Around 1,640 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa since the recent wave of xenophobia began in April. A batch of 33 Nigerians was repatriated last month. The latest repatriation involved 105 more Nigerians.
Three individuals have been sentenced to 25 years in prison each for their involvement in stealing and smuggling approximately 40,000 mobile phones from the United Kingdom to China. The sentencing followed a year-long investigation named Operation Echosteep. The operation began in December 2024 after police discovered a shipment containing about ...
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 11 years after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, reflected on the anniversary. She noted that the occasion calls for both recognition of the ...
Ibironke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described waste evacuation in Lagos as a 'work in progress.' She stated that the state government is developing a new approach to waste disposal and management. The remarks come amid ongoing efforts to address waste management challenges in the state ...
No fewer than 188 inmates and personnel officers of the Koton-Karfe Correctional Centre have received free medical services sponsored by the Kogi State Government. The medical outreach was conducted by the Kogi State Ministry of Health and provided basic health services. It is part of efforts to safeguard the health ...
Former United States President Barack Obama has said governments around the world would perform better if women were given the opportunity to lead for two years. Obama made the remark during a conversation with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin at Salem State University in Massachusetts on Monday. He recalled a thought ...
The Lagos State Task Force has denied allegations circulating in a viral video that its officials stopped a driver to demand a permit for an inscription on his vehicle. The agency described the claim as false. No further details were provided on the incident.
The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria rescued more than 60 kidnapped victims and arrested 44 suspects in operations nationwide. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this during a briefing on operations conducted between September 18 and 24. The operations ...
Former US President Barack Obama said he believes governments would perform better if women were put in charge for two years. He shared this view during an event in Massachusetts. Obama's comment suggests that female leadership could lead to improved governance. The statement was made in a public forum and ...
The Federal Government has evacuated another batch of 105 distressed Nigerians from South Africa following renewed concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other Africans in the country. The returnees, comprising 82 adults and 23 children, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard South African Airways ...
The Elende of Eko-Ende, Oba Abdulwaheed Babatunde Adekunle, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to complete the bridge over the Eko-Ende/Ilie River in Osun State. The monarch made the appeal during an inspection of the abandoned bridge. He also urged the President to reconstruct the Ikirun–Ogbomoso road. According to the ...
Pope Leo XIV said on Saturday it was possible to 'live together in dignity and peace' as he met migrants in Paris. The first US pontiff is visiting France on a four-day trip ahead of a giant open-air mass expected to gather hundreds of thousands of people on the Champs ...
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, has called on military personnel to remain apolitical, non-partisan and professional ahead of the 2027 elections. The charge was directed at members of the armed forces as the country prepares for the next general election cycle. Abbas emphasised the importance ...
Residents have cried out after thieves reportedly sneaked into their compound overnight and stole 11 generators. The incident, which was shared online, has sparked reactions over the security situation in the area. The post appeared first on Gistlover.
World leaders at the UN General Assembly called for sustained investment to prepare for future pandemics. Countries also called for the completion of negotiations on an annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement that would establish a Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system. The discussions aim to strengthen global preparedness for ...
The Federal Government has evacuated 100 Nigerians from South Africa with funding from a $265,854 donation by the Redeemed Christian Church of God for one-way tickets for 500 distressed Nigerians seeking to return home over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement, adding ...
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a syndicate allegedly involved in diverting imported goods worth over N20 billion from Apapa Port over the past 19 years. Two of the suspects, Jamiu Lateef and Abubakar Amadu, were identified as leaders of the syndicate and reportedly own ...
The Nigerian Army has commenced renovation and development works at its 11 Brigade headquarters in Gboko area of Benue State. Major General Moses Gara, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 5 Division, disclosed this during an operational visit to the brigade, where he inspected accommodation facilities and ongoing renovation works. He was ...
Police have smashed kidnap gangs and arrested murder suspects nationwide, resulting in the rescue of 34 victims. Iniedu said 30 of the victims were rescued in Sokoto after operatives and military personnel engaged armed bandits who attacked passenger vehicles. The operations led to the freeing of the victims and the ...