State Police Won’t Solve Nigeria’s Insecurity, CSOs Warn
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Civil society organisations have warned the Federal Government that state police alone will not solve Nigeria’s growing insecurity. They said the government must also address poverty, unemployment, corruption, weak institutions and political exclusion. The groups spoke during a webinar titled, “Insecurity and State Policing in Nigeria: The Way Forward,” organised by Corporate […]
Nigeria Demands Justice, Compensation for Xenophobia Victims
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has demanded justice for Nigerians killed in xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, while seeking compensation for citizens whose businesses and properties were destroyed. The government said at least 98 Nigerians had been killed in mob and hate-related attacks in South Africa since 2022. Minister of State for […]
NILDS DG Congratulates New AISN President Alabelewe
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the recently elected president of the Ansaru Islam Society of Nigeria, (AISN), Sarafadeen Alabelewe. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof Sulaiman describe the emergence of Alabelewe’s as the 4th National President […]
Army Appoints GOCs for New Divisions
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions. The appointments follow President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of four additional divisions. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, […]
Oyo Receives Two Surveillance Aircraft To Boost Security
By Zainab Bakare The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of two security surveillance aircraft in a major step to strengthen intelligence gathering and improve rapid response to security threats across the state. The aircraft arrived on Tuesday at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, where Governor Seyi Makinde was on hand to receive them. In […]
Benue governor mourns Otukpo attack victims
By Zainab Bakare Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed sorrow over the deadly attack on Efeyi Community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, which claimed several lives. The governor also commended security operatives for their swift response, which resulted in the neutralisation of two suspected attackers during a gun battle. […]
NOA Boss Pledges Stronger Staff Welfare, Reforms
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving staff welfare, strengthening capacity building, and driving institutional reforms to enhance service delivery across the Agency. Speaking during a staff engagement meeting at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Issa-Onilu said investing in employees’ welfare, training, and […]
Nigeria Top CAVB Zone 3 Men’s And Women’s Rankings
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s national volleyball team has strengthened its status as a leading force in West African volleyball after emerging as the highest-ranked side in CAVB Zone 3 in the latest FIVB World Rankings. The Nigerian team climbed to 52nd position globally with 83.59 ranking points, finishing comfortably ahead of regional rivals Benin, […]
Team Nigeria shines on Day Five at Glasgow 2026 Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria opened Day Five of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on a positive note, delivering strong performances in athletics and swimming as several athletes advanced to the semifinals and the country prepared for another major push for medals. Edidiong Udo announced himself in impressive fashion, winning Heat One of the men’s […]
Nigeria win three weightlifting golds in Glasgow Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria enjoyed another spectacular day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, claiming three weightlifting gold medals and booking several places in the 100 metres semi-finals to strengthen the country’s medal push. Edidiong Joseph Umoafia opened the gold rush by winning the men’s 71kg event with a Commonwealth Games record […]