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Police Arrest Nine, Uncover Five Gun-Running Syndicates

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested nine suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of deadly weapons in a series of coordinated operations across several states. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while parading the suspects and recovered arms before journalists. Hundeyin said the arrests were made by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) under the Force Intelligence Department, following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to […]

October 23, 2025

Security

Police: Sowore to Face Court Today Over ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says activist Omoyele Sowore may be charged to court today following his arrest in connection with the “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest held earlier in the week in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, explained that Sowore’s arrest was based on confessions made by 13 protesters earlier apprehended for defying a court order restricting movement around key parts of the Federal Capital […]

October 23, 2025

General

Former AGF, Lawyers Withdraw from Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi (SAN), and other senior lawyers withdrew from representing detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in his ongoing terrorism trial. On Thursday,Agabi, who has been leading Kanu’s defence, informed Justice James Omotosho that the legal team was stepping down following Kanu’s decision to take back control of his case. “The defendant has opted to handle the matter differently, and we will be stepping aside accordingly,” Agabi told the court. His announcement […]

October 23, 2025

General

Tinubu to Swear In Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu is set to formally swear in Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) this afternoon. The inauguration will take place at 12:00 noon inside the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to senior government officials familiar with the President’s schedule. “It’s going to hold tomorrow (Thursday),” a official confirmed on Wednesday, while another added, “It should be in the afternoon around 12:00 […]

October 23, 2025

Security

FCT Police Commissioner Redeploys Ushafa DPO Over Unprofessional Conduct

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division over alleged unprofessional conduct. This follows the circulation of a viral video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the DPO slapping a young man on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday night by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner condemned the officer’s actions. He […]

October 23, 2025

Sport

SWAN Seeks Stronger Collaboration with House of Representatives

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for stronger collaboration with the House of Representatives to advance sports development and strengthen media advocacy across the country as it marks its 60th anniversary, otherwise known as the Diamond Jubilee. Led by its National President, Benjamin Isaiah, the SWAN delegation comprising members of the National Executive Committee and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the anniversary celebration paid a courtesy visit to the House Committee on Sports […]

October 23, 2025

General

DG NILDS Felicitates Taliban of Ilorin Emirate at 78

By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the former Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Professor Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem on the occasion of his 78th birthday. Professor Sulaiman’s message of felicitation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. The NILDS DG described Professor Abdulraheem, popularly known as the Taliban of Ilorin Emirate, as a scholar of exceptional intellect and an […]

October 23, 2025

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Sport

SWAN Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in Nigerian Sports Journalism

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso, Abuja The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the nation’s foremost sports media body, is set to mark its 60th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) in grand style, celebrating six remarkable decades of service, professionalism, and impact in the development of Nigerian sports. Founded in 1964, SWAN has grown into one of the most respected professional associations in the country, uniting thousands of sports journalists across all states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Diamond Jubilee celebration, themed “The […]

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SWAN Seeks Legislative Partnership to Boost Sports Development at 60th Anniversary

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso | Abuja The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for stronger collaboration with the House of Representatives to advance sports development and strengthen media advocacy across the country as it marks its 60th anniversary, otherwise known as the Diamond Jubilee. Led by its National President, Benjamin Isaiah, the SWAN delegation comprising members of the National Executive Committee and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the anniversary celebration paid a courtesy visit to the House Committee […]

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