…immediately address the pressing needs of the displaced persons while also tackling the security challenges that forced them to leave their homes. “I have always insisted that as long as even one Nigerian lives in an IDP camp, we are all internally displaced,” Obi said. He said temporary accommodation should be made mo…

…Pike, 50, is scheduled to be executed at 11:00 EDT (15:00 GMT) at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. If the execution proceeds, Pike would become the first woman to be executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years, BBC reported Wednesday. P…

…homes and farmlands, warning that the loss of agricultural produce could worsen food insecurity. The Senate President commended agencies and individuals involved in emergency response, but urged governments at all levels to respond to disasters with greater speed and preparedness. On the economy, Akpabio said the Senat…

…formally engaged as a technical partner in government communication campaigns covering security, disease prevention, public sensitisation and other initiatives. The NIPR chairman said the manifesto programme was part of the chapter’s preparations for the 2027 elections and that Charles Iornumbe would chair its organisi…

…raised and paid N3 million, but the victims have yet to be released. When contacted, the security adviser to the governor on Internal Affairs, Joseph Har, confirmed the incident but said that the actual number of people kidnapped was unknown, adding that the incident had been reported to the relevant security agencies,…

…Nkechi Nwogu, was never part of the process. “There was primary. The INEC officials and security agencies that came around witnessed it. I had my agents in Umuahia North, Ikwuano, Isiala Ngwa North, Isiala Ngwa South and Osisioma,” she said. She claimed she won in Umuahia South, Umuahia North, Ikwuano and Isiala Ngwa N…

…State Government to the alleged unlawful arrests, particularly any directive instructing security agencies to target individuals because of their political affiliation. He maintained that where there is evidence of police misconduct, abuse of power or political interference, such evidence should be submitted to the app…

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil of a nursery and primary school in Calabar. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, saying the “school proprietre…

…zones or compartments, training of Federal and state veterinary inspectors, stronger biosecurity and upgraded laboratory capacity as other areas requiring attention. Presenting UNIDO’s areas of potential support, the organisation’s Regional Programme Manager, Adalberto Vieira, said it could assist Nigeria in deploying…

…Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard attached to a nursery and primary school in Calabar over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the police…

…should be discouraged from attacking opponents or destroying campaign materials. Security agencies should protect political actors and voters impartially, while institutions should enforce electoral rules consistently.The cost of political tension could extend beyond elections, affecting borrowing costs, investment dec…

…people were also said to have sustained injuries. The politicians subsequently contacted security authorities, including the Ogun State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS), following which a detachment of police and DSS operatives arrived at the scene. Initial accounts circulating online alleged t…

…attacks, killings and abduction of teachers and pupils, urging governments to strengthen security in schools. Amba spoke on Monday in Enugu while addressing the ongoing 59th National Conference of Delegates of the NUT, themed: “Deployment of Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Will Erode the Place…

…of privatisation of public educational services and a serious threat to the employment security, professional autonomy and workplace rights of teachers. He called for its immediate suspension and reversal, as well as meaningful consultation with critical stakeholders, including teachers and parents. Amba also lamented…

…taken to hospital for treatment. Middle Belt attacks: US urges Nigeria to strengthen security efforts

…homes and farmlands, warning that the loss of agricultural produce could worsen food insecurity. “When a farmer loses his harvest, our country loses food it can ill afford to spare. When a family loses its home, the nation has a stake in helping that family rise again,” he stated. The Senate President commended agencie…

…invest in its businesses, contribute to government revenue and support Nigeria’s energy security. He, however, warned that the company must sustain the gains and improve its performance in subsequent years. “The numbers matter because of what they enable. Stronger performance gives NNPC Limited more capacity to invest,…

The United States and Nigeria are advancing security cooperation, with the planned acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper helicopters by Nigeria expected to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities. The United States Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, describing the proposed ac…

…Ibadan. “The event is scheduled to commence at 12 noon, with top government officials, security chiefs, religious leaders, labour representatives and other stakeholders expected to attend,” Oyelade said. Oyelade added that representatives of the affected communities and schools were also expected at the event.See more…

…suspected drug peddlers in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. According to security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the suspects were arrested at about 11:40 p.m. on September 26, 2026, during an operation in Oghara community. The operation led to the recovery of 13 sachets of 100mg Tramadol, one carton…

…and ensure that Nigerians were allowed to freely choose their leaders. He also called on security agencies to maintain professionalism during the 2027 elections, warning against actions that could create tension or turn the country into a “war zone” because of the polls. Onaiyekan stated, “There’s not much one can do,…

…2026, while infrastructure limitations, affordability, gaps in digital literacy and cybersecurity concerns continued to affect the depth and inclusiveness of digital access. The survey covered Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin, Onitsha, Aba, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin City, Abuja, Jos, Kaduna and Kano. Of the 13,251 respondents,…

…to link him politically with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, saying such associations were being exploited by political detractors to create a misleading impression about his role in the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. Adesanya, while reacting to renewed di…

…Falade said. He said achieving this would require “capital, fiscal stability, security, infrastructure, regulatory certainty and bankable commercial terms.” Falade disclosed that compliance with the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation rose to 97.4 per cent in Q2 2026 from 41 per cent in Q1, adding that IPPG’s 34 indigenou…

…can raise money. Mahama also called for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council, arguing that Africa’s continued exclusion is unacceptable in the 21st century. The demand reflects a basic contradiction in global governance: Africa has 54 UN member states and represents more than a quarter of the org…