Month: February 2026

The Lagos State Government has intensified its campaign against open defecation, leading to the arrest of 46 individuals during coordinated early morning enforcement operations across Lagos Island. The arrests were carried out by the state’s Anti-Open Defecation Squad during routine monitoring exercises conducted between February 20 and 22. The operation focused on identified black spots known for habitual environmental violations, including Ebute Ero and surrounding areas such as Marina, CMS, […]

Operatives of the Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps, have arrested a 27-year-old man, Emmanuel Awahnse, for allegedly stealing three goats in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. Awahnse was apprehended inside a church during the naming ceremony of his newborn child, bringing an unexpected twist to what was meant to be a joyous occasion. His arrest followed days of surveillance and […]

The Inspector-General of Police has arraigned four Osogbo-based suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged murder and unlawful possession of firearms. The defendants — Adejare Waliyu, Kilanko Ismaila Damilare, Kehinde Adeola and Muheeb Taoheeb — were brought before Justice Binta Fatima Nyako on a two-count charge bordering on murder and illegal possession of a prohibited firearm. According to the charges, Adejare Waliyu allegedly had unlawful possession of […]

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed officials to accelerate the execution of critical infrastructure projects across Osun State, declaring that there is no room for distractions in the delivery of governance. The directive was issued during a review meeting with key officials supervising ongoing projects in major towns, including Ila Orangun, Iwo, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Osogbo and Ikirun. Adeleke urged project supervisors to ensure the timely completion of major projects underway across […]

Fresh concerns and uncertainty have emerged across Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory and operational institutions following President Bola Tinubu’s executive order mandating the immediate reallocation of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account for distribution among the three tiers of government. The directive effectively halts the retention of certain internally generated revenues by key agencies in the sector, a move that has triggered widespread apprehension within the Nigerian Upstream […]

Police have launched an investigation after the body of a 62-year-old woman was found on a bush path near Ori-Apata Oderemi in Ido State. The victim, who had a deep neck wound, is believed to have been dead for about a week. Suspects arrested: Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, were arrested and handed over to the state Criminal Investigation Department. Public reaction: The discovery initially sparked protests. […]

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Saheed Ajibola, an official of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, in Ibadan. The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer for Zone II, Osogbo, DSP Ade Ogunyemi, explained that the arrest was carried out following an extensive investigation into allegations of gun-running, unlawful sale of prohibited firearms, forgery, and illegal possession of arms. […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced a round-the-clock security surveillance operation across Kwara State, with special emphasis on Ilorin metropolis and the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure. The new Kwara State Commandant of the corps, Bala Bawa Bodinga, made the disclosure in Ilorin shortly after assuming office. He explained that the initiative forms part of a comprehensive security blueprint aimed at strengthening public safety, […]

The Federal Government has raised concerns over the continued circulation of substandard and falsified veterinary drugs across the country, attributing the trend to weak regulatory compliance and poorly coordinated importation practices. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, voiced the concern during a National Stakeholders’ Round-table on the quality and regulation of veterinary medicines held in Abuja. He noted that inadequate oversight of local manufacturing and distribution channels has enabled […]