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Police train 56 officers, create counterterrorism …
The Nigeria Police Force has trained 56 officers and approved the establishment of new counter-terrorism bases in Adamawa, Cross River and Ogun states as part of efforts to strengthen its response to security threats. The training programme, organised for personnel of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU...
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Team Nigeria seals World Relays spot …
Team Nigeria’s women’s 4x400m relay team on Saturday secured qualification for the upcoming World Relays Championships as the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics wrapped up in Calabar with a strong Day 3 performance. The quartet of veteran runner and three-time Olympian Patience Okon-George alongside risi...
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Nigerian Army buries soldiers killed in …
TheNigerian Armyhas buried the soldiers killed in recent attacks by terrorists in Borno State. The terrorists attacked military bases in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok late on Thursday and early Friday. Reports said the attackers came in groups from different directions to confront the bases. Alt...
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EFCC arraigns four for alleged N2 …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four defendants for an alleged N2 billion oil fraud at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos. According to a statement shared by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Saturday, the accused appeared before a trial judge, Rahman Oshodi...
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BREAKING: Benjamin Hundeyin removed as police …
Benjamin Hundeyin, an assistant commissioner of police (ACP), has been removed as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) and replaced by Anthony Okon Placid, a deputy commissioner of police (DCP). Also, the sources said a new department named the New Media Office has been created with Ali Giwa, a...
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Police train 56 officers, create counterterrorism bases in Adamawa, Cross River, Ogun
UnverifiedThe Nigeria Police Force has trained 56 officers and approved the establishment of new counter-terrorism...
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Team Nigeria seals World Relays spot as MTN CHAMPS ends in Calabar
UnverifiedTeam Nigeria’s women’s 4x400m relay team on Saturday secured qualification for the upcoming World Relays...
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Nigerian Army buries soldiers killed in Borno terror attacks
UnverifiedTheNigerian Armyhas buried the soldiers killed in recent attacks by terrorists in Borno State. The...
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EFCC arraigns four for alleged N2 billion oil fraud
UnverifiedThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four defendants for an alleged N2...
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BREAKING: Benjamin Hundeyin removed as police spokesperson, replacement appointed, New Media unit created
UnverifiedBenjamin Hundeyin, an assistant commissioner of police (ACP), has been removed as the Force Public...
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Nigerian thriller ‘The Weekend’ begins streaming on HBO Max in Central, Eastern Europe
UnverifiedNollywood movie ‘The Weekend’, a psychological thriller produced by Trino Motion Pictures, is now streaming...
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EXCLUSIVE: FG panel praises UNN VC, predecessor for exposing ex-Minister Uche Nnaji’s certificate forgery
UnverifiedAn investigation panel set up by Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has praised the...
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Obasogie cleared of match-fixing allegations
UnverifiedTanzanian Premier League club Singida Black Stars SC has cleared Nigerian goalkeeper Amas Obasogie of...
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Akwa Ibom govt deletes video of Eno’s ‘insult’ against critics
UnverifiedThe Akwa Ibom State Government has deleted a controversial live-streamed video in which Governor Umo...
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Former health minister appointed ambassador to Canada
UnverifiedPresident Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors-designate to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions worldwide,...
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Food prices dropped by 50% amid agricultural reforms — Minister
UnverifiedThe Nigerian government has said its agricultural reforms are beginning to yield results, with prices...
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Osimhen, Ndidi set for Istanbul derby showdown
UnverifiedTwo of Nigeria’s biggest football exports will stand on opposite sides of one of Europe’s...
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Nigerian doctor wins leading women’s award in Canada
UnverifiedA Nigerian-Canadian medical doctor, Kika Otiono, has received the Orleans Leading Women, Leading Girls Recognition...
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Nigerian troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest suspects
UnverifiedTheNigerian Armyhave said its troops have rescued 12 kidnapped victims in Ette Community, Igbo-Eze North...
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NCDC raises alarm over rising meningitis risk in Nigeria
UnverifiedTheNigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) has alerted Nigerians to the heightened risk of...
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Ministers urge stronger support for women-led businesses to boost AfCFTA participation
UnverifiedMinisters and economic stakeholders have said Nigeria’s ambition to lead intra-African trade under theAfrican Continental...
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Tinubu assures troops of improved welfare, says Nigeria emerging from economic challenges
UnverifiedPresident Bola Tinubu on Friday assured members of the Armed Forces that his administration would...
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Son of the Soil’ wants to be Nigeria’s John Wick but lacks...
UnverifiedIn an era when Nollywood is stretching its limbs toward the global market, ‘Son of...
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US/Israel-Iran War (Day 8): Demand for Russian oil increases as war enters second week.
UnverifiedThe war between the United States and Israel against Iran entered its eighth day and...
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WHO confirms 13 attacks on health facilities in Iran as US/Israel-Iran War continues
UnverifiedTheWorld Health Organisation(WHO) has confirmed 13 attacks on health facilities in Iran since the outbreak...
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