NSCDC arrests six suspected illegal miners in Edo
The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested six suspected illegal miners in the state. Mr Saidi Akintayo, State Commandant of the corps, disclosed this on Thursday during a news conference in Benin. According to him, the suspects were arrested at various mining locations in the state. […]
Police apprehend 13 over mob attack on officer, debunk claims
The Police Command in Lagos State has refuted claims circulating on social media that a police inspector seen in a viral video being beaten by a mob, was caught in the act of stealing. The viral video which began circulating on Wednesday, showed the officer on uniform seated on the ground and bleeding from the […]
Nasarawa gets new Police Commissioner
The Nasarawa State Police Command has said CP Umar Ahmed-Chuso has assumed duty as the 30th Commissioner of Police in the state. Ahmed-Chuso takes over from CP Shetima Mohammed, who has been redeployed to the Police Staff College, Jos, as Deputy Commandant by the Inspector-General of Police. SP Rahman Nansel, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, […]
Acquisition of Saipem by Marconi a milestone for Nigeria content, says NCDMB
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has described the recent acquisition of Saipem, an Italian oil servicing firm by Marconi NG EPC, as a major boost to the Nigerian Content drive. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in May 2025, a consortium of Nigerian investors acquired Saipem from its former owners […]
IHRD 2025: CAPPA Bemoans Deteriorating Rights Protection in Nigeria, Calls for End to Impunity
As the world marks International Human Rights Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has decried the deteriorating state of human-rights protection in Nigeria, blaming systemic governance failures for depriving many Nigerians of the dignity, security, and rights to which they are entitled by virtue of their humanity and citizenship. In a statement to mark […]
President felicitates Danjuma on his 88th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to General Theophilus Danjuma on his 88th birthday on December 9, 2025. He described the former Minister of Defence as a distinguished statesman and soldier with undivided loyalty. According to him, “General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), who turns 88th today, is a distinguished statesman, soldier, and […]
Tinubu greets Akpabio @63
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on his 63rd birthday. In a personally signed letter, the president described Akpabio as “a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people who has been unwavering in his commitment to building a better nation.” He wrote: “I rejoice with the […]
Mutfwang celebrates Gen. Danjuma at 88
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has congratulated retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on his 88th birthday anniversary. This is contained in a congratulatory message by Dr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the governor, issued on Tuesday in Jos. Mufwang described Danjuma as a symbol of excellence, hope and a philanthropist […]
Police arraign man over alleged assault
The Police on Tuesday arraigned a 36-year-old man, in Badagry Chief Magistrates’Court, Lagos over alleged assault charge. The defendant whose address is a unknown, is being charged with assault. He, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo told the Court that the defendant committed the offences on Nov. 28, […]
NYSC is your chance to really know Nigeria, Sani tells corps members
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has urged corps members to see their service year as a unique opportunity to understand Nigeria and contribute meaningfully to national unity and development. He gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the 2025 batch ‘C’ Orientation Course of the corps members deployed in the state on Tuesday in […]
