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The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 3 suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms and ammunition during a coordinated security operation in the Ilora area of the state.This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.According to the statement, the operation followed a tip-off from a concerned ...
CRIME
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, with a prosecution witness detailing how large cash deposits were converted to dollars and handed over to an associate. Bello, whose case dates back to April 2024, with full trial proceedings commencing after his ...
CRIME
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned 2 suspects before the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, over an alleged N8.9 million investment fraud.The defendants, Samuel Inalegwu Okpala and Ezelibe Emmanuel Nzube, were withheld before Justice Bala Khalifa-Mohammed Usman on a 4 count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraudulent personation, and obtaining by ...
security
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled coordinated terrorist attacks in parts of the North-East and carried out precision air strikes, leading to the rescue of abducted civilians.Military authorities disclosed that the attacks, which occurred on April 22, 2026, targeted communities including Kanama, Ngoshe, and Banki but were successfully foiled by troops through swift response ...
News
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to boost its operational sustainment capacity with the inauguration of trainees for Basic Catering Course 6/2026 at the Air Force College of Logistics (AFCOL) annex in Kaduna.The 6-month programme, comprising 19 airmen and airwomen, is designed to equip participants with essential skills in catering, hygiene, and food ...
Sports
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the Nigeria Diaspora Talents Development Committee as part of efforts to identify and nurture young athletes of Nigerian descent across the globe.The initiative is aimed at creating a structured talent pipeline that will strengthen Nigeria’s future in sports through early discovery, development, and sustained engagement with diaspora athletes.According ...
Tourism
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has organised a safety sensitisation programme aimed at strengthening workplace safety awareness and emergency preparedness among its staff.The one-day training, held in collaboration with the Lagos State Safety Commission, took place on Wednesday at the Ministry’s conference room and was attended by management and staff.Speaking at ...
CRIME
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 2 suspected motorcycle thieves operating across state lines and recovered stolen motorcycles in a coordinated operation.The Command disclosed that the arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of a suspect, Ibrahim Adebisi, 24, alleged to specialise in stealing parked motorcycles. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP ...
CRIME
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old suspect in connection with a theft case that uncovered items suspected to be human remains and other exhibits of investigative concern in Ile-Oluji.The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, disclosed that the suspect, Awomehinde Tope, was apprehended on April 11, 2026, following allegations of theft involving property ...
Crime
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled a terrorist attack on the Kukareta community in the North-East, killing no fewer than 24 insurgents and recovering a cache of arms and ammunition.The operation, conducted by the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI under Sector 2, took place in the early hours of Thursday following ...
Energy
A technical team from Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has called for increased government support for indigenous manufacturers following a facility tour of Coleman Technical Industries Limited in Sagamu, Ogun State. The 5-man delegation was received by the Managing Director of Coleman, George Onafowokan, alongside the company’s Executive Director, Michael Onafowokan, who led the team ...
News
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Modupe Adeola Adelabu as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Examinations Council (NECO) and Professor Babatunde Salako as the Chairman of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). These appointments announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo ...
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Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has called on state governors across Nigeria to empower their respective Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to enhance Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and drive sustainable development.Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday while declaring open the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board at Lagos House, Marina, emphasising that granting operational independence, adequate ...
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for improved global understanding of Nigeria’s security and social challenges, urging stakeholders to avoid misrepresentation of the country’s situation. She made the remarks while receiving the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, during a courtesy visit to her office in Abuja. The meeting focused on ...
Judiciary
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has told the court that statements made by the defendants were obtained voluntarily and in line with legal procedures. The witness, Salihu Kadiri, who appeared as the third prosecution witness (PW3), gave the testimony on Wednesday during a trial-within-trial before Justice ...
News
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to building a sustainable and transparent fiscal system, as he hosted the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board at Lagos House, Marina.Speaking at the meeting, the governor said Lagos remains aligned with national revenue frameworks while pursuing practical reforms aimed at strengthening internally generated revenue ...
CRIME
A defence witness in the ongoing trial of former Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, on Tuesday admitted signing a statement attributed to the defendant. The witness, Haruna Alabi, made the admission during cross-examination before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Idris is being prosecuted by the Economic and ...
Inside Lagos
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has urged residents in all 5 divisions of Lagos State to remain at home between 6:30am and 8:30am on Saturday, April 25, to clean their surroundings as part of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. In a statement on Wednesday, Wahab said residents are expected to clear ...
Inside Lagos
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has disclosed plans to introduce a Legacy and Transition Bill aimed at preserving key policies and reforms of his administration beyond the end of his tenure. Sanwo-Olu made this known on Wednesday at the 19th Executive and Legislative Parley, where he outlined priorities for the final phase of his administration. He ...
Sports
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to using sports as a strategic tool for international diplomacy, youth development, and global engagement. The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Australian High Commission at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. ...
