Afenifere Warns Delay in State Police Risks Ethnic Conflicts
Afenifere warns that delaying state police in Nigeria risks ethnic wars, criticizes IGP's 60-month timeline, and calls for immediate action to address insecurity.
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Atiku Questions Tinubu's Counterterrorism Learning Curve
Atiku Abubakar criticizes President Tinubu's counterterrorism strategy, urging Nigeria to learn from past attacks as terrorists adapt and evolve their methods.
Kano Aide Nominated Nigerian of Week for Returning Hajj Funds
Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press Secretary to Kano Governor, returned SR6,000 excess Hajj allowance, earning Nigerian of the Week nomination from NOA for integrity.
Court Grants Judicial Review in FOI Case Against Deep Blue Contractor
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted leave for judicial review in a suit seeking disclosure of records on HLSI's role in Nigeria's Deep Blue maritime security project under the FOI Act.
PRP Calls for Tinubu's Resignation Over Insecurity
The Peoples Redemption Party has urged President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing his failure to address rising abductions and insecurity across Nigeria.
NERC Orders Compensation for Band A Customers
NERC directs compensation for eligible Band A customers affected by generation shortfalls from Feb-Mar 2026 due to gas shortages and vandalism.
FG Backs Mining Marshals, Warns Illegal Mining Patrons
The Federal Government reaffirms support for NSCDC Mining Marshals, warning illegal mining patrons and saboteurs of legal consequences.
Ogunbusuyi Criticizes Fuel Subsidy Removal, Calls for Anti-Corruption
Daniel Ogunbusuyi, PDP candidate for Ekiti Assembly, criticizes fuel subsidy removal, urging government to address corruption instead. He pledges quality representation and community development.
US Proposes 12.5% Tariff on Nigeria, South Africa, 58 Others
The US proposes a 12.5% tariff on 60 economies, including Nigeria and South Africa, for failing to ban forced labor imports, reshaping trade policy.
US Sanctions DRC Armed Group Commanders Over Violence
The United States imposes sanctions on two senior commanders of armed groups in eastern DRC, citing violence, human rights abuses, and threats to regional stability.
AHF Urges Benue Assembly to Boost Health Budget Amid Donor Cuts
AIDS Healthcare Foundation urges Benue Assembly to increase health budget as donor support for HIV and TB dwindles, warning of threats to progress.
Nigeria Leads Anti-Tobacco Drive, Urges Youth Policy Action
Nigeria spearheads a regional anti-tobacco debate for WNTD 2026, with stakeholders calling for youth-led policy action to counter industry tactics targeting young people.
Rubio on US-Nigeria Counterterrorism Cooperation
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses concern over violence against Christians in Nigeria while reaffirming counterterrorism cooperation between the two nations.
Ondo AGF Welcomes Death Sentence for Owo Attack Convicts
Ondo Attorney General Dr. Kayode Ajulo welcomes the Federal High Court death sentence for four convicts in the 2022 Owo Catholic church attack.
Atiku: No One Safe Under Tinubu After Adelabu Abduction
Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns the abduction of Adelabu's sister and twin nephews, calling it proof of deepening insecurity under President Tinubu's watch.
Intelligence, disrupting criminal funding key to insecurity
Security expert Olufemi Adeniji advises Nigeria to adopt intelligence-driven operations and dismantle criminal financing networks to address complex insecurity challenges.
RULAAC Alarms Over Alleged Police Powers Abuse in Enugu
RULAAC petitions IGP over failure to produce defendants in court and alleged police bias in land disputes, warning of justice denial.
Reps Reject Tantita Pipeline Surveillance Contract Decentralisation
House of Representatives committees and Niger Delta stakeholders dismiss calls to decentralise the Tantita pipeline surveillance contract, citing PIA provisions and existing community trust structures.
Atiku Blasts Tinubu Government Over School Kidnappings
Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns Oyo school abductions, criticizes Tinubu's government for responding with palliatives instead of rescue efforts, calling it a failure of leadership.
ACPN: Tobacco Costs Nigeria N634bn Yearly, 28,000 Lives
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) says tobacco-related diseases cost Nigeria N634 billion annually and cause up to 28,000 deaths, urging stronger government action.
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Adeboye to Tinubu: End Terrorism in 90 Days or Replace Chiefs
Pastor Enoch Adeboye urges President Tinubu to give security chiefs a 90-day ultimatum to end terrorism or resign, amid rising insecurity and public protests in Nigeria.
Nestoil Receiver Clarifies Supreme Court Ruling Impact
The Receiver/Manager of Nestoil Limited clarifies that the Supreme Court judgment does not affect the receivership, warning against illegal dealings.
Commercialisation of justice threatens democracy: SAN
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria warns that the perception of justice being for sale poses a grave threat to democracy, rule of law, and national stability.
Atiku Demands INEC Database Leak Investigation
Atiku Abubakar calls for full investigation into INEC voter database leak, citing internal compromise. ADC also petitions NJC against judges.
Nigeria's Jimoh Ibrahim Elected Chair of UN Budget Committee
Nigeria's UN envoy Jimoh Ibrahim has been elected chairman of the UN General Assembly's budget and administration committee, tasked with managing a $1.8 billion shortfall.
LASG Expands Retiree Welfare Amid Economic Hardship
Lagos State Government expands welfare support for pensioners with relief packages to cushion economic challenges, coordinated by LASPEC across five divisions.
Okpebholo, Dangote Task Accountants on Integrity in Finance
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo, Aliko Dangote, and others call on accountants to sustain integrity and professionalism in public finance management at ICAN investiture.
Atiku Demands INEC Clarify Voter Data Breach
Atiku Abubakar urges INEC to explain reported voter database breach, warning it could undermine public trust in Nigeria's electoral process.
Customs, World Bank Partner to Modernise Post Clearance Audit
The Nigeria Customs Service and World Bank launch a two-week technical mission to modernise post clearance audit, enhance revenue collection, and block leakages under the ARMOR Programme.
Tinubu Will Defeat Atiku If Election Is Decided by Rigging
Former SGF Babachir Lawal claims President Tinubu would defeat Atiku Abubakar if the 2027 election is decided by rigging, calling Tinubu the 'master rigger'.
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