Crime

Community-led security recovers over 500,000 hectares of farmland in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government has credited its localized security framework with restoring agricultural productivity, noting that more than 500,000 hectares of farmland have been reclaimed from criminal elements over the past three years. Speaking during a gala night hosted by the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel at its annual retreat in Kaduna, the State Commissioner for Information ...

Crime

Attack on Operation burst base a sign of security failure under Makinde — Oyo APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has stated that the recent invasion of a security base by suspected bandits highlights critical security failures under Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. In a statement released on Monday by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, the party reacted to an incident where armed bandits attacked a base belonging ...

Crime

Police arrest Mother for allegedly using hot knife on 7year old daughter

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, over the alleged brutal abuse of her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The child was rescued on Sunday, September 13, 2026, following the intervention of security personnel from Ibollo Community, Awada Obosi, and concerned ...

Crime

Osun NSCDC arrests Father, Son, one other over alleged theft, sale of electrical cables

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has arrested three men over the alleged theft and sale of electrical cables removed temporarily during road construction activities in Agbona Village, Iwo. The suspects were identified as 60-year-old Taliatu Olunlade, 25-year-old Wasiu Olunlade, and 22-year-old Ganiyu Ayomide. They were arrested on Friday, September ...

Business

Zulum pledges support for Tax Ombuds’ regional headquarters in Maiduguri

Politics

Michael Ombugadu unveiled as APC Nasarawa Deputy Governorship candidate

Politics

Tinubu’s reforms are laying foundation for prosperity in N/Central — Idris

Judiciary

Abiodun tasks judiciary on justice, accountability, fairness as 2026/2027 Legal year begins

Politics

Yayi receives former Yewa South PDP Chairman into APC

Health

Kwara First Lady calls for awareness, prevention of Ovarian cancer

Capital Market

SEC warns investors against fake Dangote refinery IPO channels

Money market

WTO DG launches first world trade, tech day

Energy

Bonny, Forcados terminal account for over 637,000bpd as Nigeria’s August output rises

Business

NNPC activating multiple pathways to transform Nigeria into global gas hub — Ogunleye

Business Direct

Nigeria, India move to rebuild trade, target $15bn as Modi seeks renewed crude purchases

Issues of the Moment

Poison for profit: How greed is putting Nigerians lives at risk

Energy

NNPC targets 12bcf/d gas production by 2030

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