…the June 30 deadline after the successful completion of the first three evacuation operations to allow more Nigerians who wish to return home to do so. According to the minister, the fourth evacuation flight arrived in Nigeria on July 3, while another chartered flight will depart Lagos for Johannesburg on Tuesday, July…

…of Nigerians facing various challenges in South Africa. Announcing the schedule for the operation in a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Monday, the FG disclosed that the aircraft would depart Lagos on Tuesday afternoon for Johannesburg, before returning wi…

…while poor visibility during intense rainfall could pose risks to motorists and aviation operations." The forecast further highlighted the potential for waterlogging of farmlands, with possible crop losses, as well as damage to roads, bridges, drainage infrastructure and other public facilities. Health officials were a…

…communities to remain calm, refrain from taking the law into their own hands and cooperate with the police by providing credible information that could assist the investigation. "Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses. The communities should remain calm, refrain from taking the law in…

…to undermine their competitiveness within the domestic and regional markets. Industry operators, however, warn that without lower financing costs, improved infrastructure, better logistics and stronger government support for local raw material development, the country's manufacturing sector may struggle to fully harnes…

…it equips participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in operational roles. The first cohort began with eight participants selected for their potential and commitment to building careers in maritime. Over the course of the programme, early impact was include two participants secured job and…

…the World Bank approved $750m for the Power Sector Recovery Performance-Based Operation through separate facilities of $301m and $449m. The World Bank data showed that the facilities had disbursed $28.10m and $41.24m, respectively. In December 2023, the bank approved another $750m for the Nigeria Distributed Access thr…

…reported on June 9 that the Ogun State Police Command arrested eight foreign nationals operating a self-kidnapping scheme to extort money from their families abroad in Adiyan town, in the Agbado area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, had stated that the arrest followed an intelligence-le…

…annually to ensure its adequate funding. We have recruited more officers to boost police operations. We have invested heavily in security equipment to strengthen our combat and reconnaissance capability. Yet, we have not been able to tame the tide of insecurity sufficiently. Do we surrender our sovereignty to violent n…

…efforts to address its evolving security challenges. More than a presentation of operational statistics, it demonstrated the growing maturity of Nigeria's national security architecture-one built on coordination, transparency, accountability, and strategic communication. National security is often judged by the day's h…

…criminals," it stated. The Federal Government also accused some South African security operatives, particularly officers of the Tshwane Metro Police, of complicity in the attacks. Nigeria further expressed concern over remarks reportedly made by a spokesperson of the South African government, who allegedly challenged N…

…the constitutional responsibilities of the federal and state police to minimise operational conflicts and improve security coordination. He explained that the federal police would continue to handle the protection of federal institutions, policing of the Federal Capital Territory, counter-terrorism, organised crime, cy…

…"It is difficult to present digitalisation as a new reform when the NYSC has, for years, operated one of the most advanced digital administrative systems in the public service. The bigger challenge is funding. Give the scheme adequate resources, modern facilities and stronger welfare, and it will continue to deliver ev…

…as an impostor who allegedly secured office space, had government staff assigned to him, operated CBN-registered accounts and conducted official business with agencies including the EFCC and other security institutions despite having no lawful authority. It said the Presidency’s explanation only raises more questions.…

…committees and intervention bodies, including their legal mandates, funding sources and operational frameworks. In addition, it called on the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Budget Office to clarify issues raised in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Article IV Consultation regarding unrecorded government spen…

…overall policy, funding and appointments, while a State Police Service Commission would operate independently of governors in regulating state police operations. In his explanation, the federal police would only intervene in state policing under clearly defined conditions, including a breakdown of public order, inabili…

…said the ongoing impoundment of vehicles with tinted windows forms part of a security operation aimed at addressing rising insecurity and preventing criminals from exploiting such vehicles. Ikenga explained that the exercise is intended to verify the authenticity of tinted glass permits, identify forged or fraudulently…

…release. He commended the security agencies for their professionalism during the rescue operation and also praised the Eda-Oniyo Progressives Association, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other well-meaning Ekiti indigenes for their support. The governor urged residents to avoid politicising security chal…

…personnel and collaboration with security agencies. He commended major cement companies operating in the community for supporting educational scholarships and employment opportunities, while appealing for more indigenous people to be considered for management positions. He further disclosed that discussions with major…

…the inauguration was part of the Nigerian Army's Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Projects marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. The interventions include the complete renovation of classroom blocks in both the primary and secondary school sections, the provision of desks, the construction of t…

…the incident and determine whether he is linked to a wider vehicle theft syndicate operating in Umuahia. The incident has renewed concerns over rising cases of vehicle theft in the Abia State capital, with residents calling for tighter security around churches and other public places where vehicles are often left unatt…

…the use of vehicles without clearly visible registration plates. According to him, the operation is designed to strengthen intelligence gathering and deny criminals the anonymity often exploited in carrying out unlawful activities. Bosso explained that the enforcement is backed by the National Road Traffic Regulations,…

…pursue legal action against anyone found involved in the employment scam and would cooperate fully with law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies by providing relevant information for investigation. Reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to transparency and accountability, Fayehun said FUTATH remains focused on build…

…under control, preventing the fire from spreading further and minimising damage. -The operation was successfully concluded, and the firefighters departed the scene at 6:50 p.m. "Preliminary findings indicate that the fire originated from a faulty factory machine. No casualties were recorded." The fire service spokesman…

…corruption and called for probe. But Oyedele said the Federal Government does not operate a "shadow budget" or spend public funds outside the constitutional and statutory framework. "The Federal Government has noted recent public commentary alleging that approximately two per cent of GDP amounting to over ₦8 trillion w…