DSS, military foil kidnap of WAEC students in South East, recover weapons
Operatives of the Department of State Services and troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday foiled a major attempt by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network to kidnap scores…
Sanwo-Olu hosts David Oyelowo, discusses creative industry growth in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted Nigerian-British actor, director, and producer David Oyelowo on a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. In a Thursday post on X, Sanwo-Olu said they had a…
Reps Pass State Police Bill
The House of Representatives has approved constitutional amendments to establish state police across Nigeria, marking a major step toward restructuring the country’s internal security system. The bill, sponsored by Deputy…
FG Declares Friday June, 12 Public Holiday for Democracy Day
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026 a public holiday to mark Democracy Day. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, says…
Police launch nationwide crackdown on unregistered, covered number plates
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered a nationwide enforcement operation targeting vehicles operating without registration plates, as well as those with concealed, altered, or defaced number plates.…
FG approves strict guidelines on honorary doctorate degrees
The Federal Government has approved comprehensive Guidelines for the Award and Use of Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Nigeria to strengthen academic integrity, transparency, and the credibility of the university system.…
Sanwo-Olu hosts Dutch Consul General on farewell visit in Lagos
The Governor of Lagos State,Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday received the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos, Mr. Michel Deelen, on a farewell visit as he concludes…
Reps to vote on State Police bill Thursday
The Nigerian House of Representatives is set to take a decisive step toward the establishment of state police as lawmakers prepare to vote on key constitutional amendment bills this Thursday.…
Osun Police urge suspension of political activities in oriade over security concerns
The Osun State Police Command has advised all political parties, candidates and their supporters to suspend planned political activities in Oriade Local Government Area on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, citing…
Breaking – Oyo Assembly Seeks Massive Security Deployment to Schools
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the immediate strengthening of security across public and private educational schools and institutions in the state, following the recent abduction of…