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Tinubu promises Oyo pupils, teachers justice after rescue
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (439+ words) President Bola Tinubu has assured the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, that his administration would ensure justice is served following their successful rescue after 56 days in captivity. The President expressed profound joy over the…...
1, 102 Ugandans rejoice after returning home from South Africa
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (211+ words) No fewer than 1, 102 Ugandan have been expatriated from South Africa following the xenophobic attack on foreigners to mark the final phase of the country's largest-ever government-led overseas evacuation operation following weeks of unrest. The Ugandan government brought back 219 of it's…...
Zamfara Govt. approves 6-month maternity leave for civil servants
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (219+ words) The Zamfara State government has approved a six-month maternity leave for female civil servants as part of its efforts to ensure improvements in maternal and child health status. The state's executive arm made the announcement through its Head of Service,…...
Police restricts movement for Edo LG election
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (224+ words) The Edo State Police Command has announced a statewide restriction of movement ahead of Saturday's local government elections to ensure a peaceful and secure electoral process. The command said the measure is aimed at safeguarding voters, electoral officials and election…...
Benue Gov. blames illiteracy, poverty for rising insecurity
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (273+ words) Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has identified illiteracy and poverty as major factors fueling the persistent insecurity across Nigeria, stressing that quality education remains a long-term solution to the country's security challenges. The governor said insecurity in Nigeria has reached…...
ADEYEMIGATE: Gbajabiamila and social media court
16+ hour, 28+ min ago (699+ words) The latest online frenzy christened "Adeyemigate" is yet another reminder that in today's Nigeria, social media has become the preferred venue for instant convictions, where evidence is optional, emotions are supreme, and reputations are destroyed at the speed of a…...
Lagos Govt. suspends KAI officer for collecting bribe
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (367+ words) The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into allegations that an official of its Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly called KAI, collected bribes from environmental sanitation offenders after a video of the alleged misconduct went viral on social media....
INTERPOL arrests 5, 811 Nigerians, Chinese, others ocybercrimes
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (381+ words) INTERPOL has arrested no fewer than 5, 811 suspects and intercepted more than $293 million in illicit assets during a global anti-fraud operation targeting cyber-enabled financial crimes across Nigeria and 96 other countries and territories. The operation, codenamed Operation First Light 2026, was conducted between…...
Plateau CP cautions policemen against searching residents" phones
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (225+ words) The Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, CP Bassey Ewah, has warned officers and personnel of the command against unlawfully stopping members of the public to search their mobile phones without legal authorisation. Ewah stressed that no officer of the…...
Lagos Govt. demolishes illegal structures in Iju-Ishaga
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (241+ words) The Lagos State Government has demolished illegal structures in Iju-Ishaga as part of its ongoing enforcement drive to protect public infrastructure, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment. The exercise was carried out by…...