Senate Defends State Police Bill, Says Reform Driven By National Security Needs
The Senate has defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, insisting that the proposed constitutional amendment is a response to the country’s growing security challenges rather than a politically motivated initiative.
Alleged terror financier shocker in Lagos: Suspect is a deeply religious man – Neighbours
Finding No. 45, Abimbola Street, off Capitol Road in Lagos’ bustling Agege area was anything but straightforward House numbers appeared to have been assigned without any discernible order. Number 63 sat before 41, while another property bore 55.
Tinubu hails Nasarawa Polytechnic for excellence in technical education
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Governing Council, management and staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, for transforming the institution into a centre of excellence in technical education.
Tinubu hails Benue at 50, pledges sustained support for development
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted 4,959 kilograms of Canadian Loud cannabis valued at N12.397bn at the Apapa Port in Lagos and dismantled a syndicate that plants illicit drugs in the luggage of unsuspecting passengers at motor parks.
NDLEA busts drug syndicate, seizes ₦12.3bn Canadian cannabis at Lagos port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted 4,959 kilograms of Canadian Loud cannabis valued at N12.397bn at the Apapa Port in Lagos and dismantled a syndicate that plants illicit drugs in the luggage of unsuspecting passengers at motor parks.
Messi Scores Again As Argentina Head Into World Cup Last 32 On A High
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.
Africa The Winner Of Expanded World Cup Amid Mixed Fortunes For Minnows
Cape Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina, but they are just part of a success story for African football as the group stages come to a close.
National Assembly least trusted Nigerian institution; overtakes Police – Report
ABUJA – AN independent report tagged ‘2026 Social Cohesion Report’ released at the weekend by the Africa Polling Institute, API, an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan opinion research think-tank, indicated that the National Assembly emerged the least trusted institution of government with 77% of Nigerians having no trust, as it overtakes the Nigerian Police Force.
World Cup: Dembele’s Hat-trick Helps France Thrash Second-String Norway
Ousmane Dembele scored one of the earliest hat-tricks in World Cup history on Friday as the Ballon d’Or winner starred in France’s 4-1 win over a second-string Norway, while Erling Haaland watched on from the bench.
Seven Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders arrested returning from Mecca at Katsina Airport
Seven suspected commanders of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been arrested at Katsina Airport while returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.