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Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (Retd), has said he should not be held responsible for the failure of authorities to publicly identify terrorist financiers in Nigeria, insisting that responsibility lies with relevant government agencies. Buratai made the clarification on Friday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed issues relating to …

Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered the deployment of tactical teams to ensure the safety of lives and property during Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Disu also congratulated Muslims on successfully fulfilling the Ramadan fast and welcoming Eid al-Fitr. A statement by police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, on Friday stated that the Inspector General directed Police Commissioners and Tactical Commanders in …

The Anambra Police Command has placed its officers on alert to prevent any breakdown of law and order that may arise from the Awka customary stool dispute. This was disclosed by the Spokesman of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Friday in Awka. The statement read: “The Anambra Police Command has observed a concerning pattern of …

A presidential aspirant of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Olajide Filani, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and a renewed commitment to nation-building. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, Filani described the Eid celebration as a reminder of sacrifice, discipline, …

…. Ogun, Imo, Edo among the states yet to establish functional regulators … Illegal permits and coordination gaps exacerbate sector uncertainty Daud Olatunji Nigeria’s push to decentralize electricity regulation faces serious obstacles as at least 16 states struggle to set up effective regulatory systems, raising fears of worsening energy supply challenges for consumers across the country. Industry findings indicate that …

No fewer than 17 motorists have been convicted for various traffic offenses along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, as authorities step up enforcement efforts to curb reckless driving and improve road safety. The convictions were obtained by the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, during a mobile court sitting on the Ogere axis of the busy highway.Spokesperson for the command, Odunsi …

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Enforcement Unit (Task Force) has dismissed allegations of bribery in the media as false. An online platform reported that task force officers towed a vehicle in Ijesha area of ​​the state and demanded a bribe of N250,000 for its release. The agency’s spokesperson, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, in a statement on Wednesday evening said officials …

Fresh security concerns have emerged as bandit groups displaced by intensified military operations in north-west Nigeria reportedly expanded their activities into parts of Kano State as they explored routes leading to the south-west. This was revealed in a new security report from SBM Intelligence, which warned that the changing pattern of attacks could widen the country’s insecurity map if not …

The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 10 Filipino seafarers and their vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, for importing 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria, imposing fines and damages of $6 million and ₦1.1 million. The sentence follows their arrest at Apapa port on November 16, 2025, in an operation carried out by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). …

… Inmates will learn modern agricultural skills at 18 centers … The focus shifts from stewardship to productivity and human development … Inmates engaged in crop cultivation, poultry, fishing and processing Daud Olatunji The federal government has unveiled an ambitious plan to convert Nigeria’s correctional centers from traditional detention facilities to centers of productive food production and vocational training. The …