…command structure, funding, relationship with the Federal Police Service, governors’ roles, and safeguards against political abuse.

…production level in over six years. According to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the daily average production was 1.74 Million barrels per day, comprising of both Crude oil (1.56 Million bpd) and condensate (0.18 Million bpd), while lowest and peak combined crude oil and condens…

…Police Command has arrested two members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered 26 stolen goats in Gujba Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, July 12, 2026 said armed men abducted one Idi Musa and whisked him off to an…

…Southern Governors' Forum, senator, and Minister of Works. According to him, these are roles Obi has never held. "By contrast, Peter Obi's highest elective public office and entire experience has been Governor of Anambra State. Beyond that, he has not held any other executive or legislative public office. Not party cha…

…overwhelming firepower, compelling the terrorists to abandon their mission of looting cholera medical supplies and withdraw in confusion after suffering severe losses. "The attempted looting further lends credence to recent intelligence reports of a cholera outbreak within terrorist enclaves, as well as reports of the…

…Community into mourning, with residents and sympathizers trooping to the scene to console the bereaved family and witness the scale of the devastation. Community members have appealed to the Cross River State Government, led by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, as well as well-meaning Cross Riverians, to come to the aid of the…

…including a medical doctor, supporting the terrorist group as it grapples with a cholera outbreak. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai foiled the infiltration attempt on the night of 11 July 2026, targeting medical supplies in Kukawa LGA. According to the military, the raid was aimed at looting cholera drugs, an indication t…

…up about his journey into comedy, revealing that financial challenges played a major role in shaping his career path. According to him, he initially gained admission to study Medicine and Surgery but later realised it was not the path he wanted to pursue, prompting him to explore other opportunities while still in scho…

…service experience extended beyond his tenure as governor of Ebonyi State, citing his roles as state party chairman, deputy governor, governor, Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Co-Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, senator and Minister of Works. “By contrast, Peter Obi’s highest elective public offi…

…attempted to exploit the cover of darkness to breach the troops' position and loot cholera medical supplies. The statement read, "Troops of 19 Brigade, Sector 3, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have decisively foiled an attempted infiltration by ISWAP terrorists into Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local G…

…the operation should serve as a strong signal that illegal mining would no longer be tolerated in any part of the country. He said, “This enforcement exercise sends a clear message that illegal mining will no longer be tolerated. Sponsors, financiers and perpetrators of these unlawful activities should know that they w…

…Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, where he played a crucial role in helping the Super Eagles reach the final before finishing runners-up. However, his exit from Chippa United earlier this year left him without regular first-team football, limiting his opportunities to remain active at club lev…

…what we consume. Exposing what we consume to waste is not acceptable and will not be tolerated under any guise whatsoever,” he added. Akintunde noted that the state government will not fold its hands and allow few market leaders and traders expose food items to avoidable health problems due to their care-free attitude…

…the North-West region. He was also among the bandit commanders accused of coordinating violent operations against rural communities, including attacks, abductions and other criminal activities. Confirming the development, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the killing of the ban…

…state. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. The Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrests in a statement made available to jou…

…chameleon—the only shade capable of seamlessly transitioning from the profound solemnity of a burial to the high-octane energy of a late-night party, all while setting an unmatched standard of elegance. What gives black its enduring power? In design psychology, black is not a colour of emptiness; it is a colour of abso…

…said he received the news of Habila’s death with shock and sadness, while extending condolences to her family. He said immediate steps were taken after the incident, including contacting medical personnel, the Chief Medical Director of DUFUS, Uburu, and notifying the police in line with legal procedures. According to h…

…while flags across the country will be flown at half-mast. Nigeria's message of condolence was conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. It reads “His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2…

…the attack, said the assailants struck under the cover of darkness and unleashed violence on helpless residents. According to him, the attack wiped out nine members of one family, including a two-month-old infant, while the village head sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment. He ad…

…of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd.), represented by the agency’s Corps Marshal, Major Tokunbo Adekunle (rtd.), said the conviction sends a strong message that environmental laws will be enforced without exception. “The ruling is a strong signal to residents…

…thoughts on relationships and marriage, advising people not to choose partners based solely on virginity or physical qualities. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the actor noted that while virginity may represent purity, it does not automatically determine a person’s character, loyalty or ability to build a…

…the sewing fee alone was twice the cost of the fabric,” she said. Mrs Bolanle Oyewole, whose daughter is graduating from kindergarten to primary school, said the financial requirements were unjustifiable. “My daughter was asked to pay N20,000 for graduation. It may create memories for the child, but it is an unnecessar…

…Reports indicate the 59-year-old is set to sign a four-year contract, marking his first role in international football. The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss has been working as a television pundit during the World Cup after taking up the role of Red Bull’s head of global football in January 2025. New era for…

…the investigation is still ongoing. He stressed that everyone found to have played any role in the k¡ll¡ngs would be brought to justice. The Command also urged members of the public to remain calm and continue providing credible information that could help security agencies conclude the investigation. by Linda Ikeji at…

…responding to criticism that the lawsuit was an attempt to stifle free speech, said its sole purpose was to compel Okonkwo to present whatever evidence he claimed to have."Kenneth Okonkwo said, as my spokesperson, he had so many hidden things that if he's provoked or sued, he will bring them out. And that's the only th…