How terrorists killed over 160 persons in Kwara communities in dusk attacks
Terrorists have killed over 160 people during attacks on two villages in Kwara state, North Central Nigeria, a lawmaker said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months….
INEC to conduct clean-up of voter register, release details of new political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would conduct a thorough clean-up of the country’s register of voters with a view to further sanitise and strengthen the integrity of…
CJ re-assigns money laundering, forfeiture cases against Malami to another judge
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has re-assigned the money laundering case and the civil suit for forfeiture of 57 property filed against Abubakar…
FG activates 8 oncology clinics, unveils new cancer plans
The Federal Government has operationalised oncology-preventive clinics in eight tertiary hospitals, strengthening Nigeria’s cancer prevention, screening and early-detection capacity nationwide. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, confirmed this…
NDLEA detains 46 drug trafficking suspects in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, says it detained 46 persons, in connection with drug trafficking, seized over 6,439kg of illicit drugs and secured seven convictions in…
INEC urges NASS to expedite action on Electoral Act amendment
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly to expedite action on the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the call…
We don’t import refined petroleum products – Dangote refinery
Dangote Refinery says it does not import refined petroleum products into Nigeria, insisting that all petrol and other fuels sold from its operations are fully refined locally. The clarification was…
Nigeria records 10,446 road traffic crashes, 5,289 deaths in 2025
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded 10, 446 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) and 5,289 deaths nationwide in 2025. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, the…
Bandits kill police officer, 4 others in Benue-Police
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of a mobile officer and four civilians by armed bandits at Abande, Kwande Local Government Area of the state. The command’s…
147 kidnap victims rescued, Nigerien convicted in Jigawa in 2025
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Jigawa Command rescued 147 victims of human trafficking in the state in 2025. The NAPTIP Commander in the…
