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Tinubu Orders Suspension of Airport Cashless Payment System

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports following widespread complaints of traffic congestion and hardship for travellers. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. According to the minister, the cashless payment system was initially introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to curb corruption and improve revenue collection by replacing the long-standing practice […]

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Court Acquits Abba Kyari of 23-Count Asset Declaration Charge

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on alleged non-declaration of assets. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations against Kyari. The charges also involved Kyari’s two brothers, who were accused of swearing false affidavits to conceal the origin of certain properties. In his ruling, the judge stated that […]

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Police monitoring local Islamic groups over Middle East crisis – IG.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is closely monitoring Islamic groups with allegiances to Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, Disu said developments in the Middle East could have repercussions in Nigeria. He explained that the police were adopting intelligence-led policing, noting that security agencies are aware […]

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Tinubu swears in Disu as 23rd IGP.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. During the event, the President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two members of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The swearing-in ceremony took place shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which began […]

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NDLEA arrests fugitive drug lord wanted in UK and Nigeria for 15 years

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 58-year-old fugitive drug lord Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted list in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom for more than 15 years. The arrest is seen as a major setback for international drug trafficking networks. Ilomuanya was arrested in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, following a high-stakes operation by the agency’s Special Operations Unit. According to the NDLEA, the arrest concludes a long-running pursuit linked to […]

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Bodija explosion: We’re yet to get more compensation, residents lament

Victims and families affected by the explosion in the Dejo Oyelese area have expressed concern over not receiving additional compensation from the Oyo State government. The call comes after reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria had released ₦30 billion to the state in response to the incident, with a remaining ₦20 billion of the approved ₦50 billion yet to be disbursed. The state government clarified that the ₦30 billion is currently held in a bank, awaiting the release of […]

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US Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over protest fears

The United States Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing a high risk of protests in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement on its website, the embassy warned of “potential demonstrations” related to the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, and advised American citizens in Abuja to remain indoors. The notice stated: “Previous protests by some groups have resulted in violent clashes between the groups and Nigerian security forces. […]

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Police, other security operatives rescue kidnapped victim in Oyo

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim in the Igbeti area of Oyo State. The victim, Alhaji Gede Yusuf, aged 30, from Old Oyo National Park, Dauda Village via Igbeti, was rescued unharmed following an intelligence-driven operation. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, stated that the rescue was achieved through sustained bush-combing operations conducted across known flashpoints, involving both security agencies and community partners. Due to the […]

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Court adjourns Malami, son’s terrorism trial

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned until March 10 for the prosecution to open its case against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The Department of State Services (DSS) had on February 27 arraigned the duo on a five-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences and illegal firearms possession. At the previous sitting, the presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, granted both defendants bail […]

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