BREAKING…Tinubu Deploys Service Chiefs to Maiduguri After Bombings
President Bola Tinubu has ordered all service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, following a recent surge in terrorist attacks that left at least 23 people dead. The directive was contained in a statement personally signed by the president on Tuesday, in the aftermath of multiple suicide bombings carried out by […]
Ondo Police Say Kidnappers, Killers Are Criminals, Not Bandits
The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed claims that bandits are operating in the state, clarifying that individuals involved in kidnappings and killings are ordinary criminals. Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal made the statement on Monday in Akure, during a show of force conducted by security agencies in response to recent criminal activities. Lawal emphasised […]
DSS Arrests Niger Delta Activist Owoupele Owous, Family Raises Alarm
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Niger Delta activist Owoupele Owous, prompting concerns from his family and associates over his detention and alleged denial of access to lawyers and relatives. Owous was reportedly arrested at about 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Itakpe Train Station, according to sources familiar with […]
Sokoto Residents Deny Mass Relocation Amid Bandit Attacks
Residents of Bargaja community have denied reports that the town is experiencing a mass relocation due to security challenges, saying the movement of people was limited and has largely been halted by security forces. Earlier reports suggested that residents were fleeing en masse following repeated attacks by bandits. However, a local source told the Nigerian […]
Ekiti Launches Initiative to Digitalise Healthcare Services
The Ekiti State government has unveiled plans to advance the digitalisation of healthcare services to enhance service delivery and strengthen the state’s health system. The announcement was made on Monday by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Oyebanji Filani, during the inauguration of a 35-member Technical Working Group on Digital Health in Ado-Ekiti. “The […]
Nigeria Denies Lithium Project Claims, Accuses Jupiter Limited
The Nigerian Government has accused Jupiter Limited of attempting a smear campaign against Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of his upcoming state visit to the United Kingdom. The allegation was made by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in a statement released on Sunday by presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare via X. Jupiter Limited had claimed that […]
Lagos APC Applauds Return of Monthly Sanitation Exercise
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Lagos State Government for reinstating the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state, describing it as a mark of responsible and responsive governance. In a statement by the party spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the APC said the move reflects the state government’s commitment to safeguarding public health, promoting […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari condoles Magaji-Nda over wife’s death
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has commiserated with the Magaji Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Saliu Woru Mohammed, over demise of his wife, Alhaja Maimunat, who died at the early hour of (today) Monday,16th March 2026. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a condolence message issued by […]
Soludo Holds Thanksgiving Service Ahead of Second-Term Swearing-In
Chukwuma Soludo on Sunday attended an interdenominational thanksgiving service marking the completion of his first term in office, days before his inauguration for a second term in Anambra State. Soludo is scheduled to be sworn in on Tuesday after securing re-election in the November 8 governorship poll. The thanksgiving service drew clergy from various Christian […]
Firefighters Save N50m Property in Jalingo Blaze
Firefighters have prevented a fire outbreak from spreading to nearby buildings in Jalingo, saving properties estimated at about N50 million. The fire broke out on Saturday morning in the Jeka Da Fari area of the Taraba State capital but was quickly brought under control before it could cause widespread damage. In a statement, the Taraba […]
