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In a major security crackdown, the Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a government official, two traditional rulers, and other individuals over a deadly attack in the state. The incident, which left four residents dead—three of them reportedly beheaded—has drawn widespread concern. The attack stemmed from a long-standing land dispute between the people of Okporojor…
The Federal Government has launched a free nationwide programme to train 10 million Nigerians in financial inclusion, financial literacy and digital skills, following a formal partnership agreement with six leading professional bodies. The initiative is being implemented by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) and…
The Senate will on Tuesday resume deliberations on the controversial Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Amendment Bill, amid growing public backlash and mounting pressure from legal experts, opposition parties and civil society groups warning that further delays could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Findings indicate that the upper chamber plans to conclude…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to invest about $10 million in the regeneration of Makoko, the iconic waterfront community in Lagos, as part of efforts to transform the area through environmentally sustainable development. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS, Dr Olajide Babatunde, during a…
The Lagos State Government has disbursed over ₦1 billion as accrued pension rights to 543 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and financial security of retired public servants. The payment was announced on Friday at the 113th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony, held at the Adeyemi Bero…
Armed bandits launched a violent assault on Agwara town in Niger State during the early hours of Sunday, 1st February 2026. The assailants stormed the community in large numbers and overwhelmed local defenses with superior firepower. During the siege, the gunmen set fire to the divisional police station and a prominent church building. Residents…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced a dramatic rise in public school enrolment, revealing that student numbers have increased from 117,000 to over 300,000 within one year of his administration. Otti disclosed this on Thursday during the January edition of his monthly media briefing, “Governor Otti Speaks to Abians,” held at the Banquet Hall…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector attracted over $1 billion in capital investment in 2025, driving the deployment of more than 2,850 new network sites nationwide, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The disclosure was made by the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, following the official release of the commission’s Fourth Quarter 2025…
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading, as lawmakers rallied behind President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal proposal aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening national security, and accelerating capital project delivery. Tagged “The Budget Of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience And Shared Prosperity,” the spending plan was presented to a…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has clarified reports alleging non-payment of promotion and salary arrears, insisting that welfare funds have not been withheld under the current leadership of the service. The clarification followed complaints by some personnel over unpaid promotion arrears between 2022 and 2024, with claims that repeated assurances of payment had…
