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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command arrested 70 suspected hoodlums in a raid on criminal black spots around Unity Fountain in Maitama, Abuja. The operation followed a viral video showing an alleged robbery in the area. According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, 30 suspects were ...
A US federal judge postponed the implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on foreign students and journalists. The preliminary injunction from District Judge Dennis Saylor came one day before the new visa rules from the Department of Homeland Security were to take effect. Under the ...
The Sokoto State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Lukuwa Jumu'at Mosque after a cleric was stabbed and his alleged attacker killed. The government also ordered a probe into the incident.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed expired donated drugs and medical consumables valued at N59 million in Rivers State. The destruction was carried out to prevent risks to public health.
The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police has presented cheques worth over N25.9 million to 25 families of police officers who died in active service. The presentation was made to support the families of the fallen officers.
Nine people were killed in an attack on a bus in Plateau State. The bus conductor, Nasiru Garba, who survived the attack, said the driver had stopped to drop off five passengers when gunmen opened fire. The army chief visited the state and ordered troops to sustain pressure on criminals.
South Africans who still use the old green bar-coded identity document have been warned to replace it with a smart ID card within the next two years. The warning indicates that the green ID book will no longer be valid after that period.
The US Defense Department's inspector general disclosed in a mandatory report to Congress that the United States faces a shortfall in ammunition due to its war in Iran. The report estimated the cost of Operation Epic Fury between February 28 and June 30 at $33.4 billion, with $22.3 billion spent ...
Resident doctors at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have declared an indefinite strike over unpaid specialist allowance, salary and advancement arrears, and 25 months' arrears of the revised Professional Allowance Table. The industrial action, declared by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), LASUTH, is scheduled to commence from 8am ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University Branch, has issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government to implement outstanding provisions of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement or face industrial action. The union warned it would explore all lawful measures to protect its members' welfare ...
Former US President Donald Trump has declined an appeal to pardon Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children. The appeal was made to Trump, but he chose not to grant the pardon. Clancy remains accused of the killings. The decision was reported by Punch Nigeria.
The Sokoto State Government has ordered the closure of the Musa Lukuwa Jumu'at Mosque in Mabera, Sokoto metropolis, following last Friday's stabbing of Islamic cleric Sheikh Musa Lukuwa and the killing of his alleged attacker by worshippers. The government also ordered a full investigation into the incident and declared the ...
The Nasarawa State government has declared that Governor Abdullahi Sule will not leave any ongoing projects uncompleted before the expiration of his tenure on May 29, 2027. The assurance came from the newly appointed commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Nawani Aboki, during his maiden press briefing in Lafia ...
The Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies have heightened security nationwide following intelligence indicating plans by suspected terrorists and other non-state actors to attack schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and recreation centres during the ember months. The intelligence prompted the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters ...
Students of state-owned universities in Ondo State, under the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Committee (NANS-JCC), have given Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa a 14-day ultimatum. The students are demanding the resolution of an ongoing strike.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University, Jalingo Branch, has issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the state government. The union is demanding the government address outstanding provisions of the FGN/ASUU 2025 Agreement. ASUU urged the government to take concrete steps toward full implementation of the outstanding ...
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has identified weak institutions, leadership deficit and poor management of resources as some of the major obstacles hindering the country's progress. Okoh spoke at the 2026 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), where he ...
Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of five additional High Court judges to strengthen the judiciary and speed up justice delivery. Aiyedatiwa stated this at the Post-NBA Annual Conference Knowledge-Cascading and Interactive Session organised by the Ondo State Ministry of Justice at the Cocoa Conference Hall ...
Five Nigerians extradited from South Africa to the United States are facing up to 100 years in prison over alleged wire fraud, romance scams, and money laundering. The individuals were extradited to face charges in the US. The allegations involve wire fraud, romance scams, and money laundering. If convicted, they ...
A joint security operation by soldiers and police officers resulted in the killing of an unspecified number of terrorists in Gumki Forest, located in the Kangiwa local government area of Kebbi State. The operation took place on Monday in the forest, which is known to be a route used by ...
The Nigeria Police Force has warned of intelligence indicating that terrorists and informants are conducting surveillance on schools, NYSC orientation camps, places of worship and other vulnerable locations for possible coordinated attacks. A special report detailed how kidnappers across Northern Nigeria have built a ransom economy, with families forced to ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the late Brigadier Musa Usman transformed Maiduguri into a modern regional capital through investments in roads, railways, government institutions, and residential districts. Shettima stated this in Abuja at the public presentation of "Service and Impact: Brigadier Musa Usman 1940–1991," a book documenting the life ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has paraded nine suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, vandalism, and theft of roofing zinc at Tsageru Primary School in Tsafe Local Government Area. The command also arrested a 58-year-old chemist, Mr. Emmanuel Okonkwo, for alleged illegal dealing in cannabis ...
The Village Head of Karmo Sabo, Chief Umar Garni Sarkin Karmo, has raised the alarm over plans to demolish the Karmo Tuesday Market and relocate traders to a privately owned modern market in Old Karmo, warning that the move could trigger a communal crisis. Sarkin Karmo made the appeal to ...
The Trade Union Congress has suspended its planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges over the concession of King's College, Lagos, to the King's College Old Boys' Association. The suspension follows the dispute over the concession arrangement. The union had previously planned to shut down the colleges in protest.
Abuja police have detained 40 suspects in connection with a robbery in Maitama, with a victim identifying two of them. The operation led to the arrest of 70 suspects, of whom 30 were released after screening. The police continue to investigate the incident.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that Africa accounted for approximately 75% of confirmed mpox cases globally in July. The global public health risk from the multi-country outbreak remains moderate, according to the WHO. The organization continues to monitor the situation.
Gunmen on a motorcycle attacked a commercial bus in Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of nine passengers. The police command received a distress report about the incident at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Sunday. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the region.
Canadian citizens could gain the right to live and work across the European Union without visas. This potential change would allow Canadians to reside and work in EU member states without the need for visas. The development could significantly ease mobility for Canadians within the EU. Further details on the ...
Nasiru Garba, the lone survivor of the Dungus Junction attack in Plateau State, recounted how he hid in the vehicle as gunmen opened the front door. The attack resulted in the deaths of 13 people, including eight passengers and the driver, in separate incidents across Jos South, Mangu, and Riyom ...
Suspected bandits have reportedly beheaded one of more than 100 people abducted during an overnight attack on Shadadi and neighboring communities in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The bandits sent the severed head to a community leader as a warning over a N50 million levy. The attack and ...
President Bola Tinubu has warned Nigeria's Regional Development Commissions against wasting public funds on poorly conceived projects. He issued the warning on Monday while declaring open the first North Central Stakeholders Development Summit organised by the North Central Development Commission in Abuja. Represented by Secretary to the Government of the ...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recorded 297,943 human rights complaints across Nigeria in August 2026. Executive Secretary Dr Tony Ojukwu presented the August 2026 Human Rights Dashboard, highlighting insecurity, hate speech, and political violence as major threats. He identified insecurity as the dominant concern, particularly in Benue and Niger ...
Residents of the Akwa Ibom portion of the East-West road have petitioned the Federal Government and other authorities following the deaths of two persons in collapsed buildings. The buildings reportedly caved in under the pressure of flash floods diverted into residential areas during construction of the road project awarded by ...
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's visa limits for foreign students and journalists. The article also mentions that Burnham has cancelled engagements, and that Trump's approval rating has risen while Democrats have gained ground. These are part of a broader roundup of international news stories.
NipCo has said preliminary findings indicate that a vehicle involved in an incident at its station had been fitted with an additional spurious cylinder not approved or suitable for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) use. The incident involved a CNG-converted Toyota Camry with Registration No. MAP-962 JU at the Nipco Gas ...
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has raised concerns over large financial awards arising from garnishee proceedings against state and local government accounts, warning that such deductions could undermine government development efforts. He spoke at the Benue State High Court Headquarters in Makurdi during a special court session marking the opening ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated 600 pharmacists into its Pharmacists Reserve Volunteer Programme (PRVP) to strengthen the fight against substandard and falsified medicines and unwholesome food products. The volunteers were drawn from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, representing the ...
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, met with the leadership of staff unions to discuss issues concerning King's College, Lagos, as part of the Federal Government's ongoing education reforms. The meeting included representatives from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), and ...
The Commander of the Presidential Guards Brigade, Brigadier-General Adebisi Onasanya, has assured Nigerians that the military will not allow extremist groups to destabilize the country. He gave the assurance while receiving the Commander-General of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, James Udoma, in Bauchi. The Chief of Army Staff ordered troops ...
Nigeria is seeking to close operational gaps between investigation, prosecution, and adjudication in human trafficking and migrant-smuggling cases as criminal networks adopt more sophisticated methods and expand across borders. The move aims to strengthen the country's criminal justice response to transnational organized crime and ensure perpetrators are effectively prosecuted while ...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concerns over the worsening human rights implications of insecurity, hate speech, and political violence ahead of the 2027 general election. The commission warned that failure to address these threats could undermine the fundamental rights of Nigerians. The NHRC said it received 297,943 ...
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed for patience from motorists and communities along the 125-kilometre corridor, stating that construction will accelerate after the rainy season. BAECC's chief executive officer, Samuel Daramola, said the company remains committed to delivering the project despite persistent rainfall and the challenge of ...
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, has called on Nigerian engineers to take a more active role in policymaking and politics, stating that their technical expertise is critical for infrastructure development and economic transformation. Rabiu made the call in his opening remarks, presented ...
Residents and business owners in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, have reported significant losses due to a prolonged power outage. The blackout followed the collapse of the Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission tower operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The state has been without electricity from the national grid for about ...
President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, NNPC Limited Group Chief Executive Officer Bashir Ojulari, and six state governors have been named recipients of the Aljazirah Personality of the Year Awards 2025. The awards, organised by AljazirahNigeria/London Newspapers, recognise leaders and public figures for contributions to leadership, public service ...
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed four people in Biturhuya village, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The Chairman of the Hong Local Government Council, Aliyu Sa’ad Yerima, confirmed the killings and said the insurgents also set several houses ablaze. The attack occurred a few weeks after a similar incident ...
The world cannot afford to approach the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, as another annual gathering where governments make ambitious declarations, take photographs and return home to business as usual. Nations must move from promises to action to address the climate crisis effectively. The conference should yield concrete ...
The federal government has said it will soon provide an update on the non-resumption of academic activities in some Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) in Abuja and other states. This follows a directive by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters Chapter, ordering the ...
The federal government's planned concession of King's College in Lagos to its old boys' association disrupted the resumption of students in Federal Unity Colleges nationwide. The Joint Congress of Unions in the Federal Ministry of Education insisted that no resumption should take place until the government reverses the concession. Checks ...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival time for candidates sitting the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from 6:30am to 7:30am. Candidates for the first session are expected to arrive at their designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres by 7:30am, with the ...
Religious leaders in Ijebuland have called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to lift the embargo on the selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland. The appeal was made amid a standoff over the selection of the new traditional ruler. The leaders urged the governor to intervene to resolve the impasse.
The Federal Government has launched an incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 Local Government Areas across 33 states to reduce maternal and newborn mortality. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this at the national flag-off in Abuja. He noted that Nigeria ...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) epidemiologist, Dr Lukman Ademola, has said that no new case of diphtheria has been confirmed in the territory following the recent confirmation of an outbreak. The FCTA had confirmed two deaths from diphtheria, with five laboratory-confirmed cases out of 15 investigated. Ademola stated that there ...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has inaugurated a task force under the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths across communities. The FCT Mandate Secretary, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, said the task force will oversee interventions targeting pregnant women, health facilities ...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed five cannabis farms covering 2.27 hectares and seized 50,000 capsules of tramadol in separate operations in Edo State. The state Commander, Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the command also arrested three drug trafficking suspects and intercepted 590 bottles of codeine syrup, 100 ...
The Katsina State Police Command intercepted suspected cattle rustlers in Jibia Local Government Area, arresting one suspect and recovering 50 animals. The incident occurred on Saturday when suspected armed bandits attacked Kwarara village and rustled livestock. Police received a distress call at about 7:30pm, and the Divisional Police Officer in ...
The Anambra Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old mother, Mrs Ogechi Ofoma, over the alleged abuse of her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The command received ...
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a traditionalist, Chukwuka Nzete, and another suspect, Joel Iwomi, 36, over alleged illegal possession of firearms. The police recovered two pump-action guns, 18 live cartridges, and other dangerous items from the suspects. The arrests were made in Isupe Community, Ndokwa West ...
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has detained Inspector Monday Okonta over a gunshot injury sustained by a seven-year-old boy during a routine stop-and-search operation in Uyo. The boy was allegedly injured in the left hand when a firearm discharged while Inspector Okonta, a personnel of the Quick Response Squad ...
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 52-year-old man, Isaac Ohimon, over the alleged defilement of a minor in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The suspect allegedly lured the minor and had unlawful sexual intercourse with her on September 7, 2026. The matter was reported to ...
Armed bandits in Benue State’s Sankera axis, comprising Katsina-Ala, Ukum, and Logo local government areas, are squeezing local farmers with levies of up to N500,000. The levies threaten food supply as farmers are forced to pay or starve. The situation is exacerbating food insecurity in the region.
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a security alert over intelligence indicating that terrorists and informants are spying on schools and other vulnerable targets. The police warned of potential attacks and urged increased vigilance. The alert is based on credible intelligence.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested six suspected kidnappers in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The arrests followed credible intelligence on the activities of the suspects. In a separate development, a terrorist surrendered in Borno State. The operations are part of ongoing efforts to combat insecurity in ...
The Lagos State Government has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to permit states to establish clinics in pilgrims' hotels. The state also requested an increase in its pilgrim slots for the 2027 Hajj. The demands were made as part of preparations for the annual pilgrimage. NAHCON ...
A Lagos tenant, Medinat Oyeleke, has accused her lawyer, Jide Zaid, of failing to deliver legal services after collecting N345,000 from her. The dispute centres on the alleged non-performance of the legal services for which the payment was made. The matter has resulted in a disagreement between the tenant and ...
Families in Akwa Ibom have filed a N1bn lawsuit against the Federal Government and a firm following the deaths of two people in floods. The floods were allegedly caused by the East-West Road project. The suit seeks damages over the incident. The families are pursuing legal action against both the ...
The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has convicted and sentenced nine out of 19 persons arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for crude oil theft in Akwa Ibom State. The convicts were found guilty of conspiracy and tampering with oil pipeline. They were sentenced to five years ...
A 16-year-old boy, Favour Ayogu, was allegedly abducted in Enugu State. He was rescued by a joint security team at a checkpoint in Onitsha, Anambra State. The rescue operation was carried out by the combined security personnel. No further details on the abduction or the suspects were provided.
A joint team of police and military personnel has killed several suspected terrorists during a clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kebbi State. The operation also led to the recovery of weapons. The security forces acted on intelligence to raid the forest. The operation is part of efforts to rid the ...
The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has advised her successor, Prof Ayodeji Badejo, to be courageous. She gave the advice during a recent event, urging him not to rush decisions. Olatunji-Bello emphasized the importance of careful consideration in leadership.
Medical lecturers in Ibadan have warned the Federal Government against increasing admission quotas for medical students without improving infrastructure and manpower. The lecturers expressed concern that such a move could compromise the quality of medical education and training. They called for adequate investment in facilities and human resources before any ...
Nigeria's arms and ammunition imports increased by 104% to N55.06bn in the first half of 2026. The surge has raised concerns over weapons proliferation ahead of the 2027 polls. The figures indicate a significant rise in imports during the period. The development is being monitored amid political activities.
Health services in public hospitals across Delta State have come under pressure as the ongoing strike by allied health professionals escalated. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals said the strike followed months of unsuccessful engagements with the state government over allowances and other conditions. The state chairman of NUAHP ...
The Sokoto State Government has urged the Office of the National Security Adviser to extend its crisis response exercise to the state to tackle banditry. The government made the appeal as part of efforts to address insecurity in the region. The exercise is expected to enhance security operations in the ...
A university don, Prof. Innocent Emmanuel, has called for increased funding for human pathology in Nigeria, describing it as the 'supreme court of medicine'. He made the call at a recent event. Emmanuel emphasized the importance of pathology services in healthcare delivery.
Police in Anambra State have arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly inflicting injuries on her seven-year-old daughter with a hot knife. The arrest followed reports of the incident. The case is under investigation.
Two separate fire incidents occurred in the Ikorodu and Surulere areas of Lagos State, destroying goods and property worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incidents. The fires caused significant losses.
A fresh crisis is brewing in Bolorunduro community, Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State, following the state government's approval and appointment of Professor Akinyele Akinnifesi as the Ekigbade of the community. The appointment comes despite a pending court case over the traditional stool. The development has sparked tensions ...
Suspected herdsmen have killed a vigilante operative and another man in an attack on the Umunjo community in Irete, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The incident occurred in the community, resulting in the deaths of the two individuals. Further details about the attack were not immediately available.