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 […]
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 […]
House Seeks Security Reinforcement in Sokoto After Deadly Bandit Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness | Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police to immediately strengthen security operations in Kebbe and Tambuwal local government areas of Sokoto State, following renewed bandit attacks that have claimed several lives and displaced residents. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by […]
Kalu Urges Inclusive, People-Driven Process in Ongoing Constitution Review
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged political leaders and stakeholders to ensure that the ongoing review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution delivers a more inclusive, people-centred framework that reflects the aspirations of all citizens. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the call on […]
Marwa Urges Strategy for Nigeria’s 2026–2030 Drug Control Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), has urged stakeholders developing the next National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026–2030) to craft a strategy capable of tackling emerging threats in ongoing fight against illicit drugs. Marwa made the call on Monday […]
Semifinals Tip Off in CDS Southwest Unity Basketball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The race for glory at the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Southwest Unity Basketball Championship has narrowed to four, as the competition enters its semifinal stage this Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The day’s action will see Hoops & Reads lock horns with Delta Force […]
Court Stops Police Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permits
By OLuwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of tinted glass permits for motorists. In an interim ruling on Friday, the court directed the police to “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings” in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed […]
Ember Months: IGP Egbetokun Orders Nationwide Security Crackdown
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced sweeping security measures ahead of the ember months, warning that the last quarter of the year often records spikes in robbery, kidnapping, and violent crimes. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at a senior officers’ conference, the IGP said there is “no room for […]
Nigeria’s PenCom Clears Pension Arrears, Launches Pension Reform 2.0
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it has cleared all outstanding pension arrears under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). This is according to the Director-General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, who said retirees under the scheme now receive their benefits promptly. She stated this on Thursday while speaking with newsmen shortly after […]
Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Must Build Trust – Dogara
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has emphasized that Nigeria’s new tax reforms will only succeed if citizens trust the government to deploy resources responsibly. Speaking at the inaugural Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture organized by the House of Representatives Press Corps, Dogara said: “True tax reform is not about raising […]