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Oyo Pupils Rescue: Senate Cautions Makinde Over UN Appeal, Commends Security Forces
The Senate has cautioned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde against making statements that could undermine ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling terrorism and kidnapping, following his call on the United Nations to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
Police Arrest Adeniyi Adeyemi Over PFIPC Scandal
Police authorities have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed ‘director-general’ of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council…
Edo APC hails LG poll, pledges 2.5 million votes for Tinubu
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Monday said its overwhelming victory in the local government election showed the party was well-positioned ahead of the 2027 general election.
Army intercepts truck conveying illicit drugs along Lagos-Calabar coastal road
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following actionable intelligence from a credible source.
First Lady urges urgent investment in early childhood development as World Bank pledges partnership
First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, said on Monday that investing in early childhood is essential to unlock the nation’s long-term human capital potential, and urged a coordinated, multi-sector response to scale up interventions.
Adeyemi Urges Tinubu To Set Up Independent Panel On ‘Presidential Council’ Scandal
Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the director-general of the disputed ‘Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council’ (PFIPC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent panel to investigate the PFIPC controversy.
FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE), following public concerns over the move.
Makinde Receives Oyo Abductees, Promises To Take Charge Of Their Care, Rehabilitation
Governor Seyi Makinde has received the rescued teachers and pupils abducted from Ahoro Esienle and Yawota schools in Oriire Local Government Area.
NDLEA Arrests South African At Abuja Airport With 5.75kg Heroin Hidden In Luggage
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after discovering 5.75 kilograms of heroin concealed in her luggage.
Lagos police arrest five suspected cultists terrorising Apapa, Ijora areas
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected cultists alleged to be terrorising residents of Apapa, Ijora and Badia areas of the state.