Lagos Police Arrest Officer Over Viral Video About Peter Obi, Igbos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a police officer seen in a viral video making inappropriate and derogatory remarks about Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi and people of Igbo extraction while travelling on…
FG Begins Talks With DisCos on Energy Zones for 24-Hour Electricity Supply
The Federal Government has begun discussions with electricity distribution companies (DisCos) over plans to establish Energy Zones designed to provide 24-hour electricity supply to homes, businesses and industries in Nigeria’s major demand centres.…
State Police Amendment: Only Four States Approve Bill as 20 More Needed to Meet Constitutional Requirement
The proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria is facing a major legislative hurdle, with only four of the 36 state Houses of Assembly having approved the constitutional amendment required to introduce decentralised policing. Edo, Osun, Oyo and…
NNPC Petrol Discount Is Not Fuel Subsidy, Taiwo Oyedele Clarifies
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that the 30-day petrol discount introduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Retail does not amount to a return of the fuel subsidy regime…
US DHS Releases Names, Photos of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Offences
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration officers over alleged criminal offences across the country. The announcement comes as the administration of…
Nigerian Passport Rises to 92nd in 2026 as Holders Gain Access to 45 Destinations
Nigerian passport holders can access 45 destinations without obtaining a visa before travelling, according to reports on the October 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index, which places Nigeria 92nd in its global passport ranking. The reported…
OPHK Airstrikes Kill 103 ISWAP Terrorists in Borno, Adamawa
The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says its airstrikes across Borno and Adamawa states killed 103 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and destroyed several logistics hubs and storage facilities between…
Ogun Police Deploy School Protection Squad, Strengthen PCRC Safe School Initiative to Protect Students
The Ogun State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad and strengthened collaboration with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Safe School Initiative as part of efforts to enhance the safety and security of children and…
EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Raises Alarm Over Alleged Diversion of Public Funds
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the alleged continued diversion of public funds by some government officials. Naija News reports that Olukoyede made the remarks on Thursday in…
Flooding Hits Ekiti, Ondo and Edo as Heavy Rain Causes Death, Destruction
Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding across parts of Ekiti, Ondo and Edo states, leaving residents counting their losses and raising concerns over the safety of communities affected by rising floodwaters. In Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital,…
