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Lagos Taskforce sweeps streets, arrests 33 suspected criminals
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit, popularly known as the Taskforce, has arrested 33 suspected criminals during a coordinated enforcement operation across key parts of the state, recovering suspected hard drugs and dangerous weapons in a renewed crackdown on crime and environmental disorder.
PFIPC: Reps Direct IGP To Produce Disputed DG In 48 Hours
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the activities of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has…
Senate Clarifies FRSC Amendment Bill, Says Ban On Preaching In Commercial Vehicles Not New
The Senate has clarified that the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Establishment Act, 2007, does not introduce a new ban on preaching or hawking in commercial vehicles, amid public concerns surrounding the legislation.
Reps to grill Accountant-General over alleged fake agency budget scandal
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) is expected to question the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, today as lawmakers intensify their probe into the operations and funding of the disputed agency.
NDLEA intercepts N10bn Cocaine, Canadian Loud, Opioids at Lagos ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs valued at over N10 billion, including cocaine, Canadian Loud and opioids, in a series of intelligence-led operations across Lagos, while arresting suspected drug kingpins and uncovering ammunition concealed in palm oil kegs in Kaduna and Katsina states.
Morocco crush Kenya to launch WAFCON campaign in style
Hosts Morocco launched their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in emphatic fashion, cruising to a commanding 4-0 victory over Kenya in their Group A opener at the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat on Sunday.
WAFCON: A Historical Look At Every Champion Since Inception Of Tournament
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception in 1991. What began as a modest competition involving home-and-away qualification matches has become one of the continent’s biggest sporting events, producing world-class footballers such as Asisat Oshoala, Perpetua Nkwocha, and Barbra Banda, who have inspired millions of young girls and reshaped the landscape of women’s football across Africa.
YOUTHCRED: Tinubu’s Initiative Set to Empower Youth Entrepreneurs and Drive Job Creation
The launch of the YOUTHCRED for Entrepreneurs Initiative by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been described as a bold intervention aimed at transforming Nigeria's youth from job seekers into job creators by providing easier access to affordable business financing.
5,441 Ogun Students Shortlisted for YAYI 2025/2026 Scholarship and Bursary Awards
No fewer than 5,441 students have been shortlisted to benefit from the 2025/2026 Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI) Scholarship and Bursary Award following the completion of the selection process.
Army Arrests Wanted Soldier Over Alleged Supply of Military Equipment to Terrorists
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Nigerian Army personnel who was declared wanted over allegations of supplying military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements.