The Federal Government has partnered with local and international organisations to tackle violent extremism within Nigeria’s correctional facilities. The initiative is aimed at strengthening internal security and enhancing ongoing deradicalisation programmes. It also seeks to support reforms in the correctional system and prevent custodial centres from being used as recruitment or coordination hubs by extremist groups. The Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, said correctional facilities […]

The Federal Government has moved to address the worsening jet fuel shortage and rising prices by urging fuel marketers to supply aviation fuel directly to airline operators and offer a 30-day credit window. This decision followed a series of high-level meetings convened by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, alongside earlier discussions led by the Minister of Aviation and Airspace Management. The engagements brought together key stakeholders from […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, a women leader of the City Boys Movement, wanted over allegations of obtaining money by false pretence. In a notice issued on Monday and shared via its official communication channels, the anti-graft agency said Tejuosho is being sought in connection with an ongoing investigation. The statement was signed by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday declared his support for his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred candidate to succeed him in the 2027 governorship election. The announcement followed a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat officially informed the governor and members of the State Executive Council, along with key party stakeholders, of his intention to contest the governorship seat. The meeting was attended by members of […]