FG Secures Release of Six Nigerians Detained in Côte d’Ivoire
By Zainab Bakare Six Nigerians who had been detained in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic crimes have regained their freedom following sustained diplomatic efforts by the Federal Government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the development in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, revealing that […]
NILDS Inaugurates ACTU to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Fight
By Zainab Bakare, Julian Osamoto The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance with the inauguration of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The institute says the new unit will help prevent corruption, promote integrity and strengthen internal accountability mechanisms. Speaking at the […]
Nigeria, UK Strengthen Security Ties, Set New Defence Agenda
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic security cooperation, with both countries agreeing to strengthen collaboration in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, military training and regional security. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), gave the assurance while hosting the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, and his […]
Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment on State Police
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has passed the bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of state police services across Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s long-running debate on decentralised policing The process attracted observation and monitoring by the Chief of Staff to the president, Rt […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Human Rights Pledge in Ongoing Military Operations
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to international humanitarian law and globally accepted human rights standards in all military operations. General Musa gave the assurance during a diplomatic working visit by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Victims’ Rights Advocate, Najla Palma, and her delegation at […]
Customs Seizes N273.7m Contraband, Intercepts Vegetable Oil
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has seized prohibited goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N273.7 million, including 1,996 kegs of smuggled vegetable oil, as it intensified its crackdown on illicit trade. The seizure by the Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, involves two 20-foot containers loaded with foreign […]
Imo Police Detain Six Officers Over Viral Assault Video
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imo State Police Command has identified and detained six officers captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a young man in Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, the incident occurred on June 22 at Nduhobokwe, Uzoagba, […]
Kalu Showcases Nigeria’s Green Economy to Global Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged global investors to channel funds into Nigeria’s green economy, highlighting renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, clean transportation, and resilient infrastructure as major investment opportunities. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria Climate Investment Summit during London Climate Action Week, Kalu said Nigeria is […]
FG Unveils Gender Equality Roadmap to Drive Progress by 2030
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government, with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and UN Women, has launched the Nigeria Gender Profile and Roadmap to Equality 2030 to address gender disparities in the country. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said the document provides an evidence-based assessment of gender equality […]
Portugal Run Riot, Ghana Stun England in World Cup Thriller
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Portugal produced the standout performance of the latest round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismantling Uzbekistan 5-0 in a dominant Group K display that underlined their title ambitions. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the headlines with a brace to become the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups. Nuno Mendes […]