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NSCDC apprehends cable vandals in Lagos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, says it has apprehended suspected vandals allegedly involved in vandalization of armored cables...
Kano govt. rescues 19-month-old child from alleged abuse, neglect
The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, has rescued a 19-month-old child from alleged abuse and neglect in...
RAAMP: Oyo Govt completes 88.92 km of rural roads – Agric...
The Oyo State Government has completed 88.92 kilometers of rural roads and constructed three modern markets under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project...
False kidnapping: Police rescue medical doctor from mob attack
The Police Command in Oyo State has rescued a United States of America-based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr Afolabi, from being mobbed over alleged kidnapping.
The...
U.S. medical mission extends free outreach across South-East states
Lifted Hands Medical Mission
A United States-based medical mission team, Lifted Hands, says it will extend its 2026 free medical outreach in Nigeria to cover...
Southern Kaduna festival targets unity, investment drive
The organizers of the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) say the annual cultural event will promote peaceful coexistence, tourism and investment opportunities in the...
Rivers: NDDC says 1.2km Kaa-Ataba Bridge project nearing completion
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says work on the 1.2km Kaa-Ataba Bridge project in Rivers, will soon be completed.
The Director, Corporate Affairs, Mrs...
Kogi govt confirms rescue of abducted orphanage victims
The Kogi government has confirmed the safe rescue of all victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja.
The confirmation came in a statement...
Lagos unveils ferry safety mentorship programme
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with Interferry, has launched Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme to enhance safety, efficiency...
Ogun pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia as Gateway Airport begins Hajj operations
The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
This was made...
Police launch manhunt after bandit attack in Katsina
Police Commissioner in Katsina State, Ali Umar-Fage, has ordered an aggressive manhunt for bandits behind the reprisal attack on communities in Kankia.
The CP recalled...
Opposition Summit strengthens unity, democracy – Akinpelu, ADC aspirant
Mrs Oyebukola Akinpelu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) Oyo State House of Assembly aspirant, says the opposition leaders’ gathering in Ibadan signals unity and stronger...
WHO prequalifies new infant malaria treatment
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a breakthrough in the fight against malaria, prequalifying the first treatment tailored for newborns and small infants...
Sanitation: Lagos defends exercise, says residents’ rights intact
The Lagos State Government says the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise does not violate residents’ right to freedom of movement, contrary to...
Ondo: Police intercept suspected child trafficking syndicate, rescue 13-year-old girl
Police Command in Ondo State says it has intercepted a child trafficking syndicate and rescued a 13 year-old girl along Owena axis Area of...
Police detain man over alleged fake currency trade in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has detained a 62-year-old man for alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit currency in the state.
SP Rahman...
Nwoye’s emergence as Senate Minority Whip shows party’s rising influence –...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Sen. Tony Nwoye on his emergence as Senate Minority Whip, describing it as a reflection of his credibility...
