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Tinubu approves Nigerian team for US–Nigeria security working group
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of measures to strengthen collaboration with the United States in addressing security challenges in the country.
160,000 Lagosians living with HIV as LSACA conducts 222,415 tests
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) on Thursday, revealed that an estimated 160,000 residents are currently living with HIV in the state, even as it conducted 222,415 tests.
Court dismisses ex-Binance chief Gambaryan’s detention suit against EFCC, NSA
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a compensation suit filed by former Binance Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, against the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged “prolonged detention” in Nigeria.
Alebiosu unleashes tough new enforcement drive for Lagos Waterfronts in 2026
The Lagos State Government is preparing for a more assertive and strategically driven year in waterfront administration, as the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu, on Thursday announced sweeping reforms and intensified enforcement measures for 2026.
Bandit Attacks: Ganduje urges Kano Govt to act swiftly
The immediate-past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has urged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his government to act swiftly over consistent bandits attacks in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas, bordering Katsina state.
Insecurity: Alaafin unveils anti-banditry team, seeks stronger collaboration with security forces
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged the Nigerian government to include traditional rulers and local intelligence in the country’s fight against terrorism.
IGP affirms withdrawal of Police officers from VIPs
Olukayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, has affirmed the removal of Police officers assigned to Very Important Personalities across the country.
Northern governors mourn Islamic cleric Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed sadness over the demise of renowned Islamic leader and global Tijjaniyya spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack
Bandits have launched another deadly attack in Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting 24 people, including pregnant women, from a rice farm.
Tinubu ‘relieved’ over release of abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, seeks end to kidnappings
President Bola Tinubu has said he is relieved that all the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists at Government Girls Secondary School, Maiga, Kebbi State have been accounted for following their rescue of Tuesday.