…at all, warning that the owners and drivers will face prosecution. The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday, describing the development as a security threat. "Kano State Police Command has observed an alarming increase in the number of vehicles plying our roa…

…the state's 50th anniversary celebrations, during which a fruit concentrate factory was commissioned by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who represented the President at the ceremony. He said a beer factory and a fruit juice factory among the commissioned projects were still awaiting commissionin…

…reduce land ownership disputes and increase the value of property across the state. The Commissioner for Lands and Survey, David Moyi, disclosed this on Monday in Lafia during the bi-monthly ministerial press briefing organised by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. PUNCH Online reports that the briefing,…

…and 14 House of Representatives candidates in Oyo on the Independent National Electoral Commission portal as required by law, and this was followed up with the filing of the Commission's Nomination forms by individual candidates at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja." Sadare said it was highly surprising th…

…been taken into custody, while four of his alleged accomplices remained on the run. The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Abimbola Olugbemiga, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough investigation. “Meanwhile, the masquerade, Asoleke, has been ar…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has partnered with a non-governmental organisation, U-Blaze Global Limited, to intensify voter registration awareness in Ondo State ahead of the July 26 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The collaboration comes as the electoral body continues…

…during the investigation. The suspects. Photo: Police Speaking at a press briefing, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, said investigators made a breakthrough after recovering a note inside the stolen vehicle, which was subjected to forensic analysis and led to the arrest of the prime suspect. According to the CP…

…“insufficient supply of interceptor missiles” to stop the ballistic missiles. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the attack showed that Ukraine “urgently” needs more air defence and that this would be discussed at the NATO meeting. Russia’s army said its forces also shot down more than 500 Ukrainia…

…evacuation follows the Federal Government's continued efforts, through the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and other relevant agencies, to facilitate the voluntary return of Nigerians facing various challenges in South Africa. Announcing the schedule for the operation in a statement by the spokesperson for the Min…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has recovered N5.79bn in proceeds of crime between January and June 2026 as part of its anti-corruption drive aimed at strengthening accountability and national security. This is as the commission said, corruption continues to undermine Nigeria's s…

…continue to suffer unnecessarily," another commuter, Sulaimon Lawal, said. The state Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, could not be reached for comments as calls made to her telephone line on Sunday were not responded to. A text message sent to him had yet to be replied to as of the time this report was filed. PUN…

…and threatened. To avoid any form of abuse, the bill creates the State Police Service Commission. In design, the Commission will serve as the regulatory authority of the state police system. Under this arrangement, the Commission will be authorised "to, without the approval or control of the governor, make rules regula…

…groups readily exploit. This is why the work of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) constitutes an indispensable pillar of Nigeria's national security strategy. The EFCC r…

…spokesperson, Akindele Olunloyo, said the community was working with the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Johannesburg to monitor the situation. "In light of these tragic killings, we urge all Nigerians in South Africa to remain calm, law-abiding and v…

…governors from abusing state police. He explained that although governors may nominate commissioners of police, such appointments would require recommendations by the National Police Council and approval by a two-thirds majority of the relevant state House of Assembly. The Senate Leader added that the National Police C…

…alongside justice, youth inclusion and gender equality. Also present at the rally were Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Abubakar Batta; Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe; House of Representatives candidate for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun…

…abuse of state police by governors. He explained that while governors may nominate commissioners of police, appointments would be subject to recommendations by the National Police Council and approval by a two-thirds majority of the relevant state House of Assembly. The lawmaker further stated that the National Police…

…The group called on President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent Judicial Commission of Inquiry comprising jurists, forensic auditors, chartered accountants, civil society representatives and financial crime experts to investigate the matter. It also urged the National Assembly to exercise its constitutional overs…

…displays and homage by various groups to the monarch, while dignitaries joined him in commissioning the completed projects. The monarch reiterated his commitment to making Okpella a model community driven by peace, development and investment.

…three senatorial districts of the state, the COAS disclosed that the Nigerian Army has commissioned over 250 intervention projects across the country's six geopolitical zones to foster public support and enhance civil-military cooperation. Shaibu said, "Today's ceremony provides the Nigerian Army yet another opportunit…

…as part of an enforcement campaign aimed at improving public safety and tackling crime. Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Owerri, saying the exercise is in line with the enforcement of laws prohibiting the use of vehicles without clearly visible registration plates.…

…We will work for that together with the Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission and Nigerian universities, and I'm sure we'll get there," he said. Mignot said the Erasmus programme reflects the European Union's commitment to creating opportunities for talented young Nigerians through merit-based acc…

…losses. According to the statement, Ibrahim, an elder statesman, educationist and former Commissioner for Religious Affairs, died in Abuja after a protracted illness. The governor described the late Ibrahim as a distinguished public servant whose life was marked by integrity, humility, selfless service and an unwaverin…

…of Nigeria's public finance framework. He listed statutory allocations to development commissions, revenue collection costs retained by designated agencies, separately approved capital budgets for some agencies and the Federal Capital Territory, security and infrastructure interventions, disaster response programmes, a…

…the public domain while responding promptly to requests for information." "The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has consistently interpreted Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights as requiring maximum disclosure of information held by public authorities and recognising access to in…