Over 80,000 inmates in Nigeria’s correctional facilities– NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics( NBS) says the total inmate population rose from 69,946 in 2017 to 81,710 in Q2 2025. The NBS said this in its Nigerian Correctional Service…
21st-century policing: Lagos unveils cameras, control rooms, water patrols
The Police Command in Lagos State has unveiled advanced surveillance systems, patrol vehicles, and marine assets to enhance public safety across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh,…
ICPC docks El-Rufai associate over alleged N311bn fraud, Providus Bank, others listed in court papers
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned the Managing Director of TMDK Terminal Limited, Amadu Sule, over an alleged N311 billion money laundering scheme. According…
FG, ASUU sign renegotiated agreement to strengthen tertiary education
The Federal Government has unveiled a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing it as a turning point in restoring stability, trust and quality in Nigeria’s…
Nigeria enlists US lobbyists to communicate Christian protection efforts
Nigeria has hired a U.S. lobbying firm to help maintain U.S. support and counter what it has called misinformation by Christian Evangelical groups and other U.S. lobbyists about what its…
NYSC says ready to adopt inclusion of corps members with disabilities
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the scheme is ready to adopt and implement a standardised protocol for inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities throughout the orientation course…
Gov. Yusuf does not need Kwankwaso’s endorsement to join APC -NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State does not need Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s endorsement to join the APC or any other party of his…
Man jailed 12 months for defamation, enticing a married woman
An Area Court in Jos on Wednesday sentenced Abdullahi Usman to 12 months imprisonment for enticing a married woman and for defamation of her character. The judge, Irene Pati, sentenced…
Terrorism: Niger govt. asks Kainji lake residents to vacate area within two months
The Niger Government has given a two-month notice to people living in hamlets around Kainji Lake to vacate the area so as to be resettled by the Emirate Council. This…
Fire razes petrol station, tanker, others in Oyo community
A devastating fire incident on Tuesday completely burnt down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling station, a petrol tanker and a motorcycle at Ofiki area, Saki in Oyo State. The Chairman…