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Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar Resigns on Health Grounds
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his position with immediate effect, citing health reasons.
Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23
Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Maitama has granted the request by the Federal Government, to shift the hearing in the alleged criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, to February 23, 2026.
Nigeria’s Centralised Policing Model Can No Longer Meet Demands – Northern Leaders
Northern leaders, comprising the Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers, have reaffirmed support for the swift implementation of state policing reform, describing it as a critical mechanism for tackling the security challenges bedevilling the country.
Insecurity: Northern Governors, Monarchs Meet In Kaduna
A meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers is being held in Kaduna State to deliberate on the worsening insecurity orchestrated by bandits and terrorists.
LASU matriculates 14,893, warns against cultism, hooliganism
The Lagos State University on Monday matriculated 14,893 students, with a vow to decisively deal with anyone found to be in cultism or any other vice.
Reps order probe into NMDPRA’s gas infrastructure fund
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to carry out a full-scale investigation into the alleged mismanagement of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority from 2021 to date.
Lagos First Lady Commissions Remodeled Police Gender-Based Violence Unit
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned the newly remodeled Police Gender-Based Violence and Family Support Unit at the Lagos State Police Gender Unit, Harold Shodipo Crescent, Ikeja, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to strengthening justice and support systems for survivors of abuse.
Tourism Stakeholder Challenges Lagos Storytellers To Shape City’s Global Narrative
A Communications strategist and Founder of RED Africa, Adebola Williams, has called on Lagos event promoters, media stakeholders, content creators, and cultural influencers to take deliberate steps in shaping the city’s global image ahead of the highly anticipated December festive season.
Police unveil centre to tackle gender-based violence in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday inaugurated the Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu Centre for Gender-Based Violence and Family Support, as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against GBV.
Lagos LG deploys security operatives to protect schools
The Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State has begun deployment of security operatives to public primary and secondary schools across its communities, as part of measures to strengthen safety and protect pupils within the council.