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By Victor Osula, Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIG) as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership structure of the Nigeria Police Force. The promotions followed a merit-based process that considered seniority, service record and performance in both written examinations and …

Transcorp Hilton, Abuja has joined the global community in celebrating women and their contributions to leadership and development on International Women’s Day. The 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the importance of supporting, empowering and investing in women as a path to stronger institutions, businesses and societies. In a statement signed by the Head of Communications and Marketing, Public Relations …

Police agents in Nasarawa State have arrested two suspects for allegedly damaging electricity cables and poles in Karu Local Government Area of ​​the state. This was stated by the Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Ramhan Nansel, in his statement, Saturday in Lafia. He said the patrol team attached to the Gitata Karu Division, arrested the suspects while carrying out …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi has expressed shock over the alleged involvement of its members in the kidnapping and death of a monarch, Francis Igwe, father of the former Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Kelechi Igwe. Reports indicated that the party’s publicity secretary in the state was involved in the act. The APC chairman in Ebonyi, Chief …

Guards Brigade troops rescue 19 kidnapping victims and neutralize terrorists in FCT report The operation was launched following credible intelligence about the whereabouts of terrorists responsible for the recent abduction of residents in Byazhin area of ​​Bwari. The report states that troops of the 7 Guards Battalion, Nigerian Army Guards Brigade, in collaboration with elements of the Nigeria Police Force …

The late Dr Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep shock over the passing away of his Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative), Dr Dunkwu Chamberlain Nnamdi. Dr Chamberlain, who hails from Uteh Okpu community in Ika North East Local Government Area of ​​Delta State, was also the President of the …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said on Saturday Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) collected N207.49 billion from customers by December 2025. The Commission disclosed this in its December commercial performance fact sheet published on its website in Abuja. According to NERC, 11 electricity distribution companies billed consumers N258.66 billion during the month. “Of the amount billed, the company collected N207.49 …

Troops of the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade have rescued 19 kidnapped victims on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They also killed one suspected terrorist in a coordinated operation in Bwari FCT Area Council. This was disclosed by the Acting Assistant Director of Public Relations, Army Brigade Guard Headquarters, Odumola Olawuyi in a statement, Saturday in Abuja. READ …

The Handshake Movement (THM), a key pillar of patriots committed to building a truly inclusive, responsive and forward-thinking political force in Nigeria, has called on the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and all presidential aspirants on the party platform to unite. The group said that across the country, millions of citizens face growing economic hardship, growing insecurity, unemployment, …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Friday that 30 banks had met the new capital requirements ahead of the March 31 deadline. This was disclosed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications Development of CBN, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali in a statement in Abuja. He said as of March 6, the banks had met the new minimum capital requirements …