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The Nigeria Police Force has commenced training for 10,000 officers nationwide on election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu charging personnel to remain neutral, professional and accountable. The five-day training programme, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), was declared open on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja. The first phase covers […]

The National Economic Council (NEC) has unveiled a 90-day action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving transportation affordability and accelerating projects that directly benefit Nigerians. The plan was announced after the Council’s 161st meeting, held virtually and presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima. It outlines five priority areas: food affordability, tax harmonisation, completion of high-impact projects, removal of investment bottlenecks and targeted household support. According to […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions, state councils and civil society allies to begin mobilisation for possible nationwide industrial action following a meeting with the Federal Government that ended without a resolution of workers’ demands. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Labour in Abuja on Thursday, failed to produce concrete commitments from the government. The NLC said the government’s delegation lacked the necessary authorisation to […]

Every October, the world pauses to shine a light on a disease that continues to touch millions of lives, breast cancer. This year's global theme, "Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters," is a reminder that behind every statistic is a woman, a family, and a journey that deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 2.4 million women were diagnosed with breast […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two lovers, Marian Elia, 19, and Izuchukwu Uzoma, 21, over the alleged theft of ₦35.92 million belonging to Esther Ogbeifun in Benin City, Edo State. The EFCC disclosed in a statement that its Benin Zonal Directorate brought the defendants before Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court on a seven-count charge bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy and stealing. According to the […]

The All Progressives Congress Media Network (APCMN) has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over what it described as poor attendance at a town hall meeting organised by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group’s Acting Director-General, Uwem Bassey, described the meeting as a failure, claiming that the turnout reflected limited support for Makinde’s reported presidential ambition. […]

Nigerian universities are expected to improve their performance in global rankings from 2027, driven by increased competition, rising research citations and a new national ranking framework, the Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education and Research Analysis Committee (NiTERAC), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has said. Okebukola made the projection during a meeting with directors of academic planning on Wednesday, attributing the anticipated progress to the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the […]