…suspected involvement in irregular migration and related offences. The Service said the operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to tackle cross-border crimes and irregular migration in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, said the arrests followed…

…than in the previous quarter and one million more than expected. The group’s quarterly operating profit jumped by 61 percent from a year earlier, to 655 million euros ($754 million). Revenue rose by 14 percent to 4.8 billion euros, in line with the group’s expectations. The earnings reflect “a business that is healthy…

…the armoured vehicle was designed and manufactured by Nigerians to meet the country’s operational requirements in counter-terrorism, internal security, border protection, convoy escort and rapid tactical response operations. According to him, the launch demonstrates that Nigeria has the capacity to build a sustainable…

…no official Monday sit-at-home order in the state and warned that traders and transport operators who shut their businesses on Mondays without lawful justification could face sanctions. Speaking at the summit, Soludo said the improvement in commercial activities reflected the positive impact of his administration’s eff…

…suspects, including the alleged syndicate leader, and rescued two victims in coordinated operations across Lagos State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 4th August, the NIS Public Relations Officer, AS Akinlabi, said the arrests followed actionable intelligence on trafficking syndicates operating in both states. Accor…

…about the invasion, no reinforcement arrived before the attackers completed their operation. "We excused them during the previous attack because the bandits had surrounded them and were firing at them. But this time, they were informed early enough, yet nobody came to rescue us." Another resident who fled to Sokoto met…

…campuses and premises."The management directed staff, students, commercial motorcycle operators and other users of electric vehicles to stop using the university's electricity supply for charging, warning that the directive would be strictly enforced. It added: "Management expects full compliance with this directive.…

TikTok user recounts how he allegedly lost ₦1 million after using a roadside POS operator A TikTok user has shared how he allegedly lost ₦1 million after making a withdrawal from a roadside POS operator, warning others to be cautious. According to him, he made a cash withdrawal with his FCMB card while travelling and e…

…is intended to give small businesses additional resources to strengthen their day-to-day operations, invest in growth and increase their workforce. However, the grant comes with a job creation condition. Businesses that benefit from the scheme are required to employ at least one additional worker. Why SMEDAN is offerin…

…and prevent further attacks. The Council Chairman urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies and continue to provide credible information that would assist efforts to tackle insecurity in the area. Confirming the incident, the Benue State Police Command said four persons were killed in the attack.…

…into the forest. The state Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, stated that the operatives moved to action after the victims' parents reported that the boys were yet to return home with their cattle. "The briefing today is unique, in the sense that out of the hundreds of rescued victims, we singled out this partic…

…management, traditional rulers, alumni representatives and heads of security agencies operating within the Itori axis. The meeting, according to the statement jointly signed by the SUG President, Okunuga Opeyemi, General Secretary, Idris Amidat, and Public Relations Officer, Caleb-Martins Hannah, was convened to addres…

…confirmed d3ad by a medical doctor while receiving treatment. "Acting swiftly, police operatives arrested one Saminu Ibrahim 'm' 20yrs of Gidan Gona village, Ringim LGA, in connection with the incident. "The case is currently under investigation, after which the suspect will be transferred to SCID Dutse for discreet in…

By Dickson Omobola The face-off between the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and aviation unions over the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, has deepened, with the unions threatening to shut down airline operations at any moment without further notice. The threat comes less than 24 hours after domestic…

…spokesman, Ahmed Rufai, said the command received a distress call and swiftly deployed operatives to the community, where they engaged the attackers in a gun battle and successfully repelled them. Rufai confirmed that one police officer was k!lled in the line of duty while two security vehicles were destroyed during th…

…Soja, a staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, and Hussaini Naira, a POS operator. The four security personnel killed during the attack were identified as Inspector Basiru Lawal, Police Constable Hamza Muhammad, and two vigilantes, Nura ADC and Ibrahim Baare.Bungudu Local Government Area, located about 21 k…

…the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State of Israel. Our focus will be on expanding cooperation for the mutual benefit of our peoples," she said. She identified trade and investment, agriculture and food security, technology and innovation, defence and security cooperation, and healthcare, as well as cultural and pe…

…and order on Kano roads. Yusuf directed motorists, commercial drivers, tricycle operators and pedestrians to strictly comply with traffic regulations, stressing that adherence to traffic lights is essential to safeguarding lives and property. He announced that his administration was set to reposition the Kano Road Traf…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects in separate operations over alleged burglary and possession of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in Bauchi metropolis. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command's Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) during routine patrols on August 3, 2026.…

…and traders, exchanges, Virtual Asset Service Providers, Peer-to-Peer marketplace operators, wallet providers, brokers, NFT creators and investors, miners, and users earning staking or DeFi rewards. Others are recipients of airdrops and hard forks, freelancers and consultants paid in cryptocurrency, employees whose sal…

…Nekede Divisional Headquarters and two Supernumerary Police Officers, were conducting an operation at a suspected dr#g trafficking location along Human Race Road, Nekede, during which two suspects were arrested. Okoye said substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa were recovered from one suspect, who admitted to selli…

…lives and property, and prevent further attacks. He urged the people to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies, and continue to provide useful information that will help in the fight against insecurity. by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 9:36 AM | Share this Story

…sustainably outperform the institutions through which he or she governs. Good leaders operating within weak systems often disappoint. Poor leaders working within strong institutions are at least restrained by rules and accountability mechanisms that outlive them. Nations advance not because they occasionally produce ex…

…beyond personal friendships by creating working groups that will promote economic cooperation.” According to him, “There are many areas where Anambra can learn from Delta, and many areas where Delta can learn from Anambra. We are building a new commercial and industrial city powered by an aerotropolis, and I see severa…

…determine how the entity penetrated multiple layers of government, who facilitated its operations, who failed in their responsibilities, whether public funds were released or expended, and whether politically exposed persons or senior public officials played any direct or indirect role. “We are concerned that the commi…