CGC Volleyball League: Police, Ajase Ipo Impress on Day 8
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Police Force recorded a dominant straight-set victory, while Ajase Ipo stunned Kano Pillars in a four-set encounter as the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase continued in Abuja on Friday. The Police team swept UCEM VC 3-0, winning 25-20, 25-15 and 25-13 to register an emphatic victory in the men’s […]
State Police Operations May Begin in 2027- Sanwo-Olu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says state police operations could begin before the end of 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027. He disclosed this on Friday during the inauguration of the Kessington Adebutu Security Trust Fund building in Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Security Trust Fund would play […]
Police Arrest Seven Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Victim’s Body
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Police Force has arrested seven suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Kaduna State and recovered the body of a woman abducted in Kuje, Abuja. The victim, Oluwadamilola Adedayo, was abducted alongside her mother, Nancy Adedayo, her 12-year-old brother, David Adedayo, and their […]
FG Tracks 44 Contacts After Ebola Case Confirmed in Abuja
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has intensified public health measures after confirming an Ebola virus disease case in the Federal Capital Territory on October 20, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, citing information from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The patient, […]
FG Vows to Preserve ECOMOG Legacy, Honour Fallen Troops
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the legacy of the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and honouring Nigerian troops who died during peacekeeping missions in West Africa. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), gave the assurance when he received a delegation of ECOMOG […]
Nigeria Urges Africa to Boost Local Resources
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called on African countries to mobilise domestic resources, strengthen strategic autonomy and prioritise local processing of minerals to drive economic growth. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call at the Berlin Global Dialogue 2026, where he outlined Nigeria’s vision for a new model of […]
T20 Qualifiers: Danladi Leads Nigeria to Victory Over Zambia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Isaac Danladi smashed an unbeaten 90 while Selim Salau continued his impressive form as Nigeria’s YellowGreens secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Zambia at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja. Nigeria chased down Zambia’s target of 143, finishing on 146 for one in just 14.5 overs […]
Senate Rejects NMDPRA’s Petrol Import Records, Summons Agency Heads
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has rejected the petroleum importation records presented by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for 2022 and 2023 over wide discrepancies with figures supplied by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The committee consequently resolved to summon the heads of NMDPRA, NNPCL […]
Akpabio Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UK Parliamentary Ties
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for stronger parliamentary relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with emphasis on legislative cooperation, knowledge-sharing and exchange programmes. Akpabio made the call on Wednesday in Abuja when the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Peter Vowles, paid him a courtesy visit at his office. […]
Senate Demands Ebola Screening, Quarantine Act Repeal
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has called on the Federal Government to strengthen health screening at Nigeria’s international airports and borders to prevent the possible spread of Ebola Virus Disease into the country. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved on Wednesday by Senator Francis Faduyile, representing Ondo South, who called for […]