…roads in Kano. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice M. S. Shuaibu held that the commission acted outside its powers when its officers stopped, questioned and delayed motorists on township roads in July 2025. The case was filed by Kano lawyer Abba Hikima, who challenged the actions of FRSC officers after they st…

…DIG Babatunde Johnson (retd), said the centre had destroyed over 16,000 obsolete, decommissioned, and unserviceable weapons since its inception. He said the Nigeria Police Force had supplied a total of 11,907 illicit, unserviceable, obsolete, and decommissioned weapons to the centre. “Out of this, given to the centre b…

…services remains essential despite the challenges. Declaring the event open, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Bassey Otu-led administration to safeguarding the lives of mothers and newborns through sustained investments in the healthcare sector. Ayuk said mater…

…is not logical. We urge our members not to be intimidated.” Also speaking, former commissioner Adebayo Adeleke alleged that some of the perpetrators were operating from the Government House and urged the Inspector-General of Police to intervene urgently. He said, “This attack was premeditated. The Inspector-General of…

…application for final forfeiture of the properties by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. A statement from the EFCC says the assets were proceeds of unlawful activities.''Investigations by the Commission followed its receipt of financial intelligence showing huge inflows and outflows from over 136 ( One…

…According to Inibehe, they met with the investigators and after cooperating with the Commission, they were released. He said they will be going to the commission today in furtherance of the investigation. Inibehe said that during the interrogation, the EFCC operatives acted professionally. He mentioned that both Mama P…

…Senate to approve Fasina’s nomination for appointment as a Non-Career Ambassador/High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He said, “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the confirmation of the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina for appointment…

…parties made conflicting claims over compliance with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s nomination timetable, amid requests for an extension, court cases over candidate nominations and denials of reports that some parties failed to meet the deadline. The Punch’s top headline features former Vice President…

…amendment, governors would not have exclusive powers to appoint or remove state Commissioners of Police. According to him, appointments would be made based on the recommendation of the National Police Council and subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly, while removal would require the support of two-thir…

…authorities that Miss Mary Habila had been brought in dead. He immediately briefed the Commissioner of Police, who directed that the matter be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation.Preliminary findings indicate that the deceased and a colleague formed part of the m…

…price levels are sustained. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that Nigeria’s average daily crude oil and condensate production rose by 2.3 per cent to 1.74 million barrels per day (mbpd) in June from 1.70mbpd in May. The post Oil price reverses gains, falls 0.8% despi…

…the safe rescue of the remaining victims and apprehend the perpetrators.” She said the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Naziru Kankarofi, the Brigade Commander and the State Security Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State were on their way to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment. “A more detailed press rel…

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators and civil society organisations across Africa to combat terrorist financing while protecting legitimate charitable organisations from unnecessary regulatory restrictions. Speak…

…that political appointees, including the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), should emerge from a college of religious and traditional leaders, adding that any appointment should be by merit, ability and resilience over ethnicity and state of origin. He expressed delight at developments in…

…by integrating air, land and sea connectivity to support economic growth. Udoh, a former commissioner of information, stated this in Uyo on Tuesday. He disclosed that the state government had acquired two luxury ferries for the Oron-Calabar route, one of which has the capacity to transport at least five vehicles at a t…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission following the enactment of the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2026, describing the development as a major milestone in efforts to enhance electoral in…

…station, and 46 other properties linked to Malami The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Among the forfeited propertie…

…led to the successful rescue of the child and the arrest of the suspects, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, reassures residents that the Command remains resolute in its determination to rid Oyo State of kidnapping and other violent crimes through intelligence-led policing and robust…

…social cohesion,” she said. The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian child has access to quality basic education regardless of background or location. “The most important objective is that no child sho…

…residents. The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, and other members of the Lagos State Executive Council. Other communities visited include Monastery Road–Sangotedo, Gbetu, Iwerekun, and other areas in the Et…

The National Population Commission says Nigerians can now register births and deaths and obtain certificates online through its newly introduced digital registration platform, eliminating the need for physical visits in many cases. NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, announced the commencement of the Electronic Civil Registr…

…spokesperson of the command saidEdafe stated that upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, directed the Area Command Effurun to carry out an immediate and thorough investigation into the allegations. ''Acting on the directive, operatives of the Command swiftly comm…

…mutual evaluations. Representing the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, the Director of the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, Harry Erin, said Nigeria’s experience showed that compliance with global anti-money laundering standards should strengthen institutions without…

…items, urging them to use the support to improve productivity and livelihoods. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Umaru Tanko-Tunga, described agriculture as the backbone of Nasarawa’s economy and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting farmers through strategic partnerships. He said the distribution…

…with law enforcement authorities to ensure justice is served.Meanwhile, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, confirmed that some suspects are already in custody as investigations continue. He added that security has been beefed up across the state and urged residents to go about their normal activities.NUR…