Nigeria
-
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The Commission disclosed that the operation, carried out on Saturday, October 31, 2026, by operatives of its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, followed intelligence gathering and surveillance on the…
-
The Senate has rejected calls for the revival of Nigeria Air, while urging the Federal Government to renegotiate and enforce Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Services Agreement with China to allow Nigerian airlines to operate direct flights to the Asian country. The lawmakers said the existing aviation arrangement needs to be reviewed to address the imbalance in…
-
The National Assembly has said that the bill supporting the establishment of state police will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent as the number of states that have supported its constitutional amendment has risen to 28. The development was revealed in a signed statement by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana,…
-
Security operatives have rescued eight persons abducted by suspected kidnappers in Millennium City and Maraban Rido communities of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims were rescued between October 31 and November 2, 2026, during coordinated operations involving the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police…
-
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term in office in 2027, saying his re-election will be based on his administration’s achievements. Alausa, who was recently appointed Director of Education Sector Mobilisation in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections,…
-
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Sokoto State Government and security operatives of working to frustrate the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign in the state, alleging that protesters were being mobilised to disrupt the party’s planned rally. Atiku, the ADC presidential candidate, made the allegations at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday,…
-
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked illegal mining and the theft of mineral resources to rising insecurity and organised crime in Nigeria, warning that criminal networks are exploiting weaknesses in the mining sector to fund other criminal activities. According to the Commission, illegal mining creates opportunities for extortion, smuggling, violence and territorial…
-
Nigeria is targeting a reduction in inflation to single-digit levels before the end of 2027, a move the Federal Government believes could create room for lower interest rates, cheaper borrowing and stronger economic growth. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele recently outlined the government’s ambition, explaining that reducing inflation would help ease financial pressures on households and…
-
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 17-year-old girl from an angry mob in Adamawa State after she allegedly threw a three-year-old boy into a water well, resulting in the child’s death. The teenager, identified as Ummi Saad, was reportedly attacked by enraged residents of Shuwa, a community in the Duhu District of Madagali Local…
-
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, two rounds of ammunition and a Mercedes-Benz GLK during a security operation in Ota, adding to a series of recoveries following an attempted robbery in the area. The latest development was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babasheyi, in a statement issued…
-
The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State was disrupted on Monday after suspected political thugs attacked two polling centres, triggering panic among voters and other participants. The incident reportedly occurred at Namoda Model Primary School and the Galadima Dangaladima Ward polling unit, located in front…
-
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has attributed the country’s projected food insecurity crisis to climate change, irregular rainfall patterns and the Super El Niño weather phenomenon. Kyari explained that changing weather conditions and prolonged dry seasons had disrupted agricultural activities across the country, making it increasingly difficult for farmers who depend…
-
The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, was thrown into confusion on Monday after suspected political thugs attacked two polling centres, forcing voters and residents to flee for safety. The incidents reportedly occurred at Namoda Model Primary School and the Galadima Dangaladima Ward polling unit, situated in front of…
-
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a crackdown on unauthorized National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment operators, seizing equipment during an enforcement operation in Abuja. The operation targeted individuals and outfits conducting NIN registration without official authorization, as the commission moves to sanitize the enrolment process and protect citizens’ data. In a statement issued…
-
Cargo linked to the Dangote Refinery made up an estimated 30.4% of Nigeria’s total port throughput in the first half of 2026, underscoring the facility’s rising influence on the country’s maritime sector. Data from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) shows Nigerian ports moved 68.29 million metric tons of cargo between January and June, a 12.2%…
-
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has begun cleaning up its preliminary Register of Voters after records with suspected AI-generated photographs and other irregularities were identified. The commission’s Director of Information and Communication Technology, Lawrence Bayode, said on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics that its Automated Biometric Identification System had flagged 268 records for…
You must be logged in to post a comment.