In a decisive move to curb rising crime, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered a comprehensive security reinforcement and enhanced surveillance across the nation’s capital. The directive has led to the immediate deployment of a joint “Operation Sweep” task force comprising the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security…
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has accused the Federal Government of failing in its responsibility to protect citizens, warning that continued insecurity and delayed security responses suggest possible complicity in the violence plaguing parts of the country. The position was contained in a statement titled “Peace in Nigeria: Moving from Fragility to Stability,”…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed deep concern over the abduction of 24 students from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Egbetokun voiced his concern on Tuesday during a sympathy visit to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, vowing that…
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo will graduate 3,633 students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels next week as part of its 17th convocation ceremonies. Vice-Chancellor Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole, speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, announced that 2,336 students will receive first-degree certificates, with 76 attaining First-Class honours. She noted that 1,408 students achieved Second…
The corruption trial of ex-Anambra Governor Willie Obiano has been adjourned indefinitely after Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to halt the proceedings until the suspended trial judge returns. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) told Justice Mohammed Umar that it would be impractical to restart the case before a…
The Ondo State chapter of the Amotekun security network has started reinforced patrols and surveillance around boarding schools as part of broader efforts to prevent kidnappings and other security breaches. Commander Adetunji Adeleye confirmed the development on Tuesday in Akure while briefing journalists and parading 16 suspects arrested for crimes ranging from banditry to forest…
The Nigerian Army has announced that it is scaling up training, intelligence support and technology acquisitions to better confront improvised explosive device (IED) threats and improve combat engineering operations nationwide. Major General Shamsideen Shafarau, Commander of the Corps of Engineers (CCE), revealed the development on Tuesday at the opening of the Corps’ fourth-quarter conference held…
Premium Pension Limited is facing a major legal challenge as 70 dismissed workers take the company to court, accusing it of wrongful termination and withholding statutory benefits. The former employees filed a suit at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, claiming they were dismissed without reason and in violation of their contractual rights. They allege…
Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the move marks the start of “real opposition” to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku received his membership card in his hometown of Jada, Adamawa State, after being formally registered by Senator Sadiq Yar’Adua of the ADC Registration…
The United Kingdom (UK) government has rejected Nigeria’s request to transfer Ike Ekweremadu, the former deputy senate president, to serve the remainder of his prison term in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently serving a prison sentence in the UK for organ trafficking.
