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The Federal Government has said it is moving to strengthen Nigeria’s conflict prevention framework by improving early warning and response systems in the face of persistent security challenges across the country and the wider African region. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in Abuja on Wednesday at an engagement session focused on strengthening and building the capacity of the National Early Warning Response Group. He […]

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has directed all political appointees and office holders in the state who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before December 18. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, and released on Tuesday. The governor said the decision followed the rising level of political activities and aspirations among appointees […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel across Abuja to ensure a peaceful Yuletide celebration. The deployment was ordered by the FCT Commandant of the corps, Olusola Odumosu, as part of measures to safeguard lives and property and protect critical national assets and infrastructure before, during and after the festive period. In a statement released on Wednesday, the command said the personnel […]

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party despite the leadership crisis facing the opposition party, dismissing speculations that he plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Makinde made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a book titled Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, authored by former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai […]

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has disclosed that a total of 356 awaiting-trial inmates were released across the state between 2024 and 2025 as part of sustained efforts to decongest correctional facilities and uphold fundamental human rights. Justice Dipeolu made this known on Wednesday during a Jail Delivery Exercise held at the ceremonial court of the Judiciary Complex in Kobape, Abeokuta. She explained that the beneficiaries […]

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, has announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, bringing to a close a distinguished international career that spanned nearly 15 years. The Super Eagles captain made the announcement in an emotional post shared on X, formerly Twitter, where he expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support throughout his time with the national team. “I wore this badge with pride for 15 years. From […]

United States President Donald Trump has announced an expansion of entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing what his administration described as persistent gaps in screening, vetting and information-sharing that pose risks to U.S. national security and public safety. The new measures, outlined in a White House fact sheet, impose a full suspension of entry on eight countries and partial restrictions on 16 others. The restrictions affect both […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has obtained an order of the Federal High Court in Lagos to detain a cargo vessel, its captain and 20 other crew members following the seizure of 25.5 kilograms of cocaine at the Apapa seaport. The cocaine was discovered hidden in the hatch of the commodity vessel, MV San Antonio, which arrived in Lagos from Brazil. NDLEA operatives, acting on credible intelligence, uncovered the […]

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has acknowledged the intermittent power supply and prolonged outages being experienced by customers across its franchise areas in Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun states and parts of Ibadan. The company expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to households and businesses, assuring customers that efforts are ongoing to address the situation. In a statement issued by its management, IBEDC explained that the disruption was due to a […]