…purportedly issued by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate allegedly submitted during his ministerial screening in 2023. The ICPC also alleged that Nnaji unlawfully received about N29.5 million in salaries and allowances while serving as minister. When…
…According to reports, the suspect stormed a church building where his wife was attending service and attacked her before absconding with two of their three children, leaving behind the one who is a few months old. The reason for the att@ck is yet to be ascertained. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the command's spok…
…ni Ilasamaja, has commended the Ogun State Police Command for rescuing 18 National Youth Service Corps members who were stranded at night after their vehicle broke down in a notorious area of the state. In a letter of appreciation addressed to the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, and made available to j…
…than 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) in the Los Gallardos municipality. Spain's forensic services data unit, the CID, said on Sunday night that two more people had been reported missing after it started working with authorities in France, Britain and Belgium to formally register their cases, bringing the total to 10. The…
…arraignment followed the Command's receipt of the suspect from the Department of State Services Awka, and the conclusion of Police investigations into a petition alleging the publication of false information capable of causing reputational harm and inciting public disaffection. Ejike's defamatory publications shared on…
…to build a comprehensive national identity system to support governance, planning and service delivery. “The President has given us till the end of this year to make sure that we capture every single Nigerian,” she said. She said NIMC is working with partners under the World Bank-supported Identification for Developmen…
…institutions, including the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the National Youth Service Corps. “We urge the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, including the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, to continue discharging their constitutional responsibili…
…Government to support the family, noting that the officer paid the ultimate price in service to the nation. Lt. Isaac’s cousin, Tidwawa Nelson Eweh, described him as calm, intelligent and hardworking, saying he had been committed to serving Nigeria. “When he decided to join the Nigerian Army, we all believed he would r…
…He added, "School feeding & student welfare - Healthy daily meals for pupils, health services, counselling, menstrual hygiene & mental health support. Inclusive & special education - Accessible infrastructure, assistive technologies, Braille & sign language, special educators and individual support. No child will be le…
…south of Fishing Bridge, when he was attacked by the bison. The National Park Service (NPS), which administers Yellowstone, has not released details about the attack. But Mike MacLeod, a professional photographer from nearby Bozeman, Montana, gave a vivid account of it to Wyoming's Cowboy State Daily newspaper. He also…
…helping us to attract portfolio investment, but it’s creating a huge burden of debt service. We have to balance those two objectives. We have to improve portfolio flows, but it’s costing us a lot in terms of our domestic borrowing and debt-servicing costs,” he said. The economist argued that Nigeria should reduce its r…
THE Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering voluntary tax compliance, exactly one year after the rollout of Nigeria’s comprehensive tax reform initiatives. In an earlier statement marking the anniversary, the NRS described taxpayer education as a critical pillar in sustaining the gains…
…Bank of Nigeria. Figures published on the CBN website indicated that external debt service rose from $4.66bn in 2024 to $5.21bn in 2025, representing an increase of $551.86m or about 11.9 per cent year-on-year. Nigeria’s public external debt is projected to rise by $20.7bn by 2027, according to the International Moneta…
…and psychosocial support at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde, who visited the victims on Saturday, had disclosed that they would remain under medical observation for 48 hours before being formally handed over to the state government. He sa…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to deploy legally qualified police officers to every police division across the country to promote human rights compliance. The order was contained in a judgment delivered on…
…10 during a coordinated operation involving the military and the Department of State Services, DSS. According to security sources, after weeks of sustained intelligence gathering and military pressure, operatives of the DSS tracked down and arrested several wives and children of the kidnappers in different communities…
…police force, which is the Nigeria Police Force. Amend it to provide for federal police services and state police services. “Once we finish that, we’ll enter the second stage, which is amending the Police Act,” he added. PUNCH Online reports that the push for state police has gained momentum amid worsening insecurity a…
…expected what could have been one of the most consequential conversations on public service in recent times. Instead, Mr. Obi declined the invitation, explaining that he is currently a presidential candidate while Senator Umahi is not.Yet the challenge was never about electoral status. It was about accountability. It w…
…Kingsley Edu (10). According to residents, the children's mother was attending a church service when the rain began. Concerned about the weather, the children reportedly left the church ahead of her to return home. Their father, a Homeland Security personnel, was away on duty. Speaking to Cross River Watch at the scene…
…as intelligence-led and jointly executed by the military, the Department of State Services and the police, has been widely hailed as evidence that coordinated security efforts can deliver results when backed by political will and effective intelligence. But even as Nigerians celebrated the breakthrough, attention quick…
…expected what could have been one of the most consequential conversations on public service in recent times. Instead, Mr. Obi declined the invitation, explaining that he is currently a presidential candidate while Senator Umahi is not. “Yet the challenge was never about electoral status. It was about accountability. It…
…exchange rates. NAN recalls that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, announced the revised import duties while defending the service’s 2026 budget proposal before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise. Adeniyi announced a reduction in import duty on used…
Six-month old baby rescued from a burning building in Oyo The Oyo State Fire Service rescued a six-month-old baby from a burning building in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Saturday night, July 11. According to reports, a gas leak resulted in the fire outbreak that engulfed the ground floor of the…
…Limited (EEDL), a subsidiary of EEDC, Ezeagu, said the company remained committed to service excellence and operated within the regulatory framework established by NERC. She said EEDL applied the NERC-approved billing methodology for customers without prepaid or functional postpaid meters. “We are aware of the press br…
…from Igboho’s Media office praised the Security Chiefs and the Department of State Services, DSS, for their efforts in releasing the children. Igboho said: “It is also important to praise the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, the military, the National Sec…