Category: #Governance
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48 CHILDREN REPORTED STOLEN IN GOMBE — GOV. YAHAYA RAISES ALARM
The Gombe governor says dozens of toddlers have vanished in a disturbing wave of child theft, warning that tougher security steps are inevitable. Governor Inuwa Yahaya has revealed that 48 children between the ages of two and five have been stolen from Gombe State and allegedly taken to unknown locations. Speaking during the inauguration of…
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BENUE FLAGS OFF 90MW WASTE-TO-ENERGY POWER PROJECT
State government says new plant will turn waste into electricity, jobs and cleaner communities. The Benue State Government has inaugurated a 90-megawatt waste-to-energy project designed to convert municipal and industrial waste into electricity and other valuable by-products. Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by his deputy Dr. Sam Ode, performed the ceremony at Atumba Village in Guma…
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FG APPROVES N21.68BN FOR NEW NAMA HQ IN ABUJA
Government says the project will modernise airspace management and boost aviation safety. The Federal Government has committed over N21 billion to build the first phase of a new headquarters for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in Abuja. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, announced at the groundbreaking ceremony that the N21.68…
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UN BACKS NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY, SAYS AFRICA’S STABILITY DEPENDS ON IT
The United Nations says Nigeria’s electoral success is key not just for the country — but for the entire continent. During a visit to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Fall reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s democratic journey. He said Nigeria’s size, influence and 27…
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MARWA: NEW DRUG MASTER PLAN WILL BOOST NIGERIA’S FIGHT AGAINST NARCOTICS
NDLEA boss says the 2026–2030 strategy will deliver stronger public health and security outcomes. Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says the upcoming National Drug Control Master Plan (2026–2030) will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign. Speaking in Abuja while receiving the final evaluation report of the 2021–2025 plan,…
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NAFDAC WARNS SOKOTO TRADERS AGAINST USING CALCIUM CARBIDE TO RIPEN FRUITS
Authorities caution that unsafe ripening methods could harm consumers, especially during Ramadan. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned fruit sellers in Sokoto against using Calcium Carbide to hasten fruit ripening. Coordinator Abdulsalam Lawal said the practice poses serious health risks, including kidney damage, cancer, hypertension, and other severe…
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LAGOS RECEIVED 12M NUISANCE CALLS IN 2025, OFFICIAL WARNS
Prank calls clog emergency lines, potentially delaying life-saving responses in Africa’s largest city. The Lagos State Command and Control Centre revealed that more than **12 million nuisance calls and 3 million abandoned calls were recorded in 2025, raising concerns over misuse of toll-free numbers 112 and 767. General Manager Femi Giwa said prank and false…
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CBCN CALLS FOR FARMER SUBSIDIES, NOT FOOD IMPORTS, TO SECURE NIGERIA’S FUTURE
Bishops warn that neglecting local farmers undermines food security and fuels instability. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to support local farmers with subsidies and security instead of relying on food imports. Outgoing President, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, made the call at the close of the 2026 First…
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KANO GOVT DENIES AMNESTY CLAIMS, VOWS PROTECTION OF RIGHTS
State rejects allegations of harassment, insists actions target cybercrime, not critics. The Kano State Government on Thursday dismissed Amnesty International’s claims of harassment and intimidation as “misleading and unfounded,” stressing its commitment to human rights and freedom of expression. Commissioner Ibrahim Waiya said security agencies act only on credible allegations of cyberbullying, defamation, or incitement,…
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TINUBU URGES SENATE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION FOR STATE POLICE
President Bola Tinubu calls for State Police to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, from terrorism to banditry. During an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu urged the 10th Senate to begin constitutional amendments to allow for State Police. He stressed that decentralised policing would strengthen local security, enable faster responses to threats,…
