New Year: Gov. Abiodun grants clemency to 71 inmates in Ogun
Jan. 1, 2026 Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has granted clemency to 71 inmates. The governor, who disclosed this in his new year broadcast on Thursday in Abeokuta, emphasised the…
NDLEA Kano arrests 1,389 suspects, seizes 7,773kg of illicit drugs
Jan.1, 2026 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it arrested 1,389 suspects and seized 7,773.06 kilogrammes of illicit drugs between January and December 2025. The…
NASS to clarify alleged discrepancies on gazetted tax acts
Jan. 1, 2026 The National Assembly says it has taken steps to address public concerns over alleged discrepancies in the Tax Acts, promising to make available certified copies of the…
Gunmen abduct ex–Ogun lawmaker in mosque
Dec. 31, 2025 Gunmen on Tuesday evening abducted a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Moruf Musa, at Ibiade in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the…
Military deactivates 503 illegal refineries, nabs 778 suspects in 2025
Dec. 31, 2025 The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), discovered and destroyed 503 illegal oil refining sites and apprehended 778 suspected oil thieves in the Niger…
FG reaffirms commitment to the rule of law, says no plan to arrest, prosecute opposition
The Federal Government of Nigeria categorically states that it harbours no plans to unlawfully arrest, detain, or prosecute opposition figures. This clarification is in response to a fabricated document in…
Lagos boat mishap: Six killed, 4 rescued
Dec. 31, 2025 The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have confirmed a boat mishap involving a Savvy Marine passenger boat. Both agencies said…
Otti insists he will remain in Labour Party
Dec. 31, 2025 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party, saying he will not defect alongside Mr. Peter Obi but will remain to help…
Military backs U.S.-led Sokoto strike, warns against sheltering fleeing terrorists
Dec. 31, 2025 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed the success of the recent U.S.-led airstrike against terrorist targets, describing the operation as intelligence-driven and effective, while warning communities against…
