The Federal Government has confirmed plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with Adire as part of a wide-ranging reform of the scheme. The announcement followed the approval of major reforms by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The changes aim to modernise the NYSC and…
Troops of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, have uncovered an alleged illegal arms supply network involving two officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and an officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The military said the suspects allegedly supplied weapons to criminal groups operating in the South-East. Their…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rolled out its timetable and operational plans for the 2026 Osun State governorship election ahead of the August 15 poll. The commission announced the schedule during a press briefing at its Osun headquarters in Osogbo. Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, said INEC has completed most…
Gunmen launched another attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, late Wednesday. Security operatives fought back and killed one suspected attacker during the exchange of gunfire. The attack happened around 11 p.m. However, the gunmen failed to enter the institute after security personnel responded quickly. The incident…
A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has dismissed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The APC lawmaker argued that both opposition figures lack the political structure needed to challenge the ruling party, insisting…
