…urgently need.” Similarly, the Programme Director of Renewables First in Pakistan, Muhammad Mustafa Amjad, said Nigeria could draw lessons from Pakistan’s experience, where affordable solar equipment had enabled households and businesses to reduce their dependence on conventional electricity supplies. “Pakistan showed…

…order. The statement said the governor acted after receiving briefings from security commanders about road barricades and bonfires within the community.Diri directed security operatives to restore order and urged residents to remain law-abiding, assuring them that the government would take measures to protect lives and…

The Abia State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued an 18-year-old victim, Ifeoma Obinna, in Umuimo Community, Osisioma Ngwa. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, 8th October 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspects, Chid…

Dr Mary Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School (Senior), Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has emerged Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026 at the Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, which recognises teachers, school administrators and schools across different categories. Adeba…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destroyed three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Zamfara State and recovered 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The operations were conducted on Thursday, according to a…

…Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mukhtar Muhammad, also commended NBTI for expanding the showcase and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to apply their knowledge and creativity to solving practical problems. He said innovation was not limited to academic qualifications bu…

…within the country.According to a public notice signed by Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel M. Tutuba, the measure is intended to strengthen the use of the local currency.

…demands and incorporate lessons from ongoing military operations. Similarly, the Commandant of the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Brigadier General Umar Abubakar, highlighted the rigorous physical and tactical training undertaken by the graduands to prepare them for specialised military assignments. Shaibu commen…

…safe return and bring those responsible to justice,” Ayanlade said. He added that the command was deploying the necessary resources to address the situation and appealed to members of the public to provide useful information that could assist the ongoing operation. “The command reassured the public that every necessary…

…of the institute while inspecting crops. Public Relations Officer of the Oyo Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the abduction, noting investigations have already commenced. He urged members of the public who have necessary information to assist the command in the rescue operation. “The Oyo State Police Command…

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, saying efforts are underway to rescue them and arrest the perpetrators. The victims were reportedly abducted this morning October 9, while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute'…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered and neutralized explosive devices planted by terrorists to cause major havoc to commuters along Magami - Hannutara- Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Army disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 9, 2026. A cording to the…

…crown alone is frustrating but when you think about the gesture of how the removal was commanded, you will become more frustrated. Do we even have respect for the crown anymore?” he wrote. The Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, removes his cap during a Christian worship event in Abeokuta, Ogun State. A…

The Niger State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged m8rder of a 65-year-old woman accused of witchcraft. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. According to the PPRO, one of the suspects, Mohammed Sani, allegedly trespassed…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged machete attacks and robberies targeting women in Uyo. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026 said the suspects, Wisdom Effiong and Yakub Abdullah, were arrested 24 hours a…

GistReel A commander of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has warned churchgoers against publicly sharing personal achievements and attending evening services without considering potential security risks. The warning follows the reported arrest of a pastor accused of attempting to kidnap…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a farmer-herder clash in Guda Village, Ningi Local Government Area, which left a 40-year-old man dead and houses burnt. The incident occurred on September 23, 2026, when three farmers reportedly discovered cattle belonging to a herder grazing…

…lawmaker representing Rano Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Muhammad, raised concern over the situation, claiming that at least 50 children had d!ed in his constituency. Residents, however, said the actual figure could be higher because some deaths occurred at home and were not reported to heal…

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and seized 271.92348kg of illicit drugs in September 2026. The command also declared a suspected drug trafficker, Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, aka Omega, wanted after he allegedly escaped arrest during an operation. His…

…Chairman of the survey’s oversight committee and Business Unit Director of +Acuity Ltd, Emmanuel Adediran, said the findings have settled the question of attribution in the frequency and reach of OOH campaigns, as the data clearly shows how outdoor ads translate into real consumer behaviour. On specific actions taken,…

…supporting the Sokoto State Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed an attack on some communities in Shagari Local Government Area, saying a police inspector also lost his life in the incident. The Command's spokesman, DSP Ahmed Rufai, told Daily Trust that the Divisional Police Off…

The Enugu State Police Command has disclosed that its operatives arrested 45-year-old Ani Chidi on cyberbullying complaints, rather than having a connection with the gun attack at a meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Obuoffia-Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, This was revealed in a st…

Lori McCommas may never have sought the spotlight, but her twice-married, twice-divorced relationship with actor Terrence Howard made her story impossible to ignore. Born on 22 June 1969 in New York City, Lori spent nearly two decades at the centre of one of Hollywood's most turbulent private lives — raising three chil…

…to secure the release of suspects arrested with suspected terrorist logistics in Kanamma, Yobe State. According to the sources, the arrest followed sustained intelligence-led efforts involving the Commander of Sector 2 and the 27 Task Force Brigade to track and apprehend the politician, who had allegedly been operating…

…with at this court and need to be dealt with at a crown court," the judge told him.Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: "These are very serious charges against a serving member of the armed forces. "We have worked extremely closely with relevant operational colleagues within the Mi…