In a gesture aimed at honouring fallen security personnel and promoting academic excellence, the Benue State Government has awarded scholarships to fifty-three children from fourteen families of deceased police officers and twenty-three students of Notre Dame Secondary School, Mkar, in Gboko Local Government Area. The scholarship presentation ceremony took place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Government College Makurdi, where Governor Hyacinth Alia said the initiative was designed to recognise the sacrifices of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and to encourage young people to pursue excellence in education and character. Governor Alia stated that the…
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state, has unveiled plan to transform Ramat Park in Benin City into a major tourist attraction, as he inspected ongoing infrastructure projects across the Edo South Senatorial District. The governor toured the Ikpoba Hill flyover, erosion control works at Ramat Park, and the reconstruction of Sapele Road linking Okhatu, Etiosa, Iyanomo and Obaretin communities. He said the redevelopment of Ramat Park would go beyond traffic decongestion to reposition the area as a centre for leisure, tourism and economic activities. Addressing journalists at the project site, Okpebholo commended the pace of work and expressed optimism about…
Governor Dauda Lawal, has ordered the immediate abolition of cash collection of government revenue in Zamfara State, directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt approved digital payment channels to enhance transparency and block leakages. The directive was announced during a town hall meeting on the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts 2025, organized by the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service in Gusau. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the event, themed “Diversifying Revenue Streams Under a New Tax Regime: Exploring Non-Tax Revenue Opportunities in Zamfara State,” brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has strongly condemned a reported joint military operation by the United States and Israel that allegedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement released over the weekend, the Nigerian-based advocacy organization described the alleged operation—reportedly code-named “Epic Fury” and said to have taken place in Tehran—as “state-sponsored terrorism” and a “dangerous rupture in international order.” According to MPAC, the reported strike targeted the Iranian leader’s compound in Tehran and killed several senior officials, including his security adviser and the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).…
The Nigeria Police Force has reassured citizens of sustained security vigilance across the country following rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their potential global impact. Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the Force remains fully committed to protecting lives, property, and maintaining national peace. He emphasized that Nigeria’s internal security situation remains stable and firmly under control. In a directive issued to Commissioners of Police in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, the acting IGP ordered heightened surveillance and intelligence gathering nationwide, with particular focus on the North West, North East, and North Central zones. The…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the recurring power outages across the country to a significant shortfall in gas supply to thermal power plants. In a statement issued in Abuja, the management of NISO informed the general public and electricity market participants that the current average available generation of about 4,300 megawatts (MW) is largely due to inadequate gas supply to thermal generating stations. According to the statement, thermal power plants account for the dominant share of Nigeria’s electricity generation mix. As a result, any disruption or limitation in gas supply has a direct and substantial impact on…
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondi state, on Wednesday reaffirmed that security remains the foundation of sustainable development, declaring that no society can prosper in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. The governor made the remarks at the passing-out parade of Batch 05 (BR05) of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps. The ceremony was held at the parade ground of the Ondo State House of Assembly Arcade Complex in Akure. Aiyedatiwa said no economy can thrive where lives and property are unsafe, stressing that government cannot claim success if it fails in its primary responsibility…
The Delta State Police Command has intercepted 1,520 packets of suspected illicit drugs and arrested a suspected armed robber and cultist in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The operations, carried out under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, targeted drug trafficking networks and violent crime in parts of Delta State. Police operatives attached to the Eagle Net Special Squad intercepted a white J5 bus along the Asaba–Agbor Expressway near Northwest Filling Station on February 13 at about 10:30 p.m. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said a search of the vehicle uncovered 1,520…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the development as an internal party crisis that spiraled out of control. In a statement personally issued on Tuesday night, the governor expressed sympathy with the affected members, lamenting that certain elements allegedly took advantage of the state’s peaceful environment to perpetrate violence. Signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, the governor stated that the importation of thugs and miscreants from outside Edo State under the guise of political activities is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.…
The Adamawa Sqtate Police Command has arrested two men over alleged involvement in transnational drug smuggling following the recovery of 197 sachets of Tramadol during a border security operation. The suspects — 32-year-old Muhammad Mustapha from Dorayi in Kano State and 48-year-old Muhammad Sanusi of Garoua, Cameroon — were apprehended by operatives of the Border Patrol Fufore Unit while on routine patrol. The arrest was made public in a statement issued yesterday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. According to preliminary investigations, the drugs were transported from a South-Eastern state and routed through Adamawa State en…