Security Tightened Ahead of Annual Cultural Celebration The Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State has deployed over 2,500 personnel for the 2026 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, announced the deployment on Thursday in Abeokuta. He said the command introduced the security measures to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration….
Group Says Fund Prevented Deeper Institutional Collapse The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) has described the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as a key support system for Nigeria’s higher education sector. It said many public tertiary institutions would have suffered worse decay without its interventions. The group made this known during a virtual press conference on…
Court Moves to Meet Constitutional Timelines The Federal High Court of Nigeria has directed all registries nationwide to operate on weekends and public holidays. This decision applies strictly to pre-election matters ahead of the 2027 general elections. Moreover, the court said the move will help meet strict constitutional timelines for election disputes. The directive came…
Christian Body Raises Concern Over Rising Economic Pressure The Christian Association of Nigeria has urged political, business, and religious leaders to share in the sacrifices Nigerians face amid worsening economic hardship and insecurity. In its Eid-el-Kabir message released on Wednesday, the association warned that millions of citizens now struggle with fear, hunger, and uncertainty. CAN…
Court Convicts Ex-RAF Member After Decades on the Run A German court has sentenced former militant Daniela Klette to 13 years in prison for carrying out a series of armed robberies between 1999 and 2016. The verdict came on Wednesday at a court in Verden, Lower Saxony, after judges found the 67-year-old guilty of aggravated…
Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerian children to believe in themselves, remain focused, and pursue their dreams with confidence. She said children possess enormous potential and can achieve greatness with proper education, guidance, and opportunities. Nonye Soludo Celebrates Children’s Day The Anambra First Lady made the remarks in a…
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kano State have arrested 10 suspected criminals linked to vandalism, robbery, theft, trespass, and possession of stolen items. The Kano State Command confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Wednesday. Suspects Arrested in Different Locations Public Relations Officer of the command, SC Ibrahim Abdullahi,…
Police Intensify Security Ahead of Sallah The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered enhanced security deployments nationwide ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. He also extended Eid greetings to Muslims across the country and assured Nigerians of improved security during the festive period. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday…
Shaibu Seeks Investment in Military Innovation The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger investment in human capital development and military research to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on foreign military imports. He said the move would help strengthen local defence production and improve national security capacity. Shaibu made the call on…
Government Takes Urgent Action After School Attack The Borno State Government has temporarily closed Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area after suspected insurgents abducted 42 students. The state also approved the relocation of the school to Government Secondary School, Uba, to protect students and ensure learning continues in a safer environment….
