Category: News
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2027 ELECTIONS: POLICE WARN POLITICIANS AGAINST INFLAMATORY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
The Nigeria Police in Zaria have cautioned politicians and their supporters against the misuse of social media ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Area Commander, ACP Abdurrahman Idris, gave the warning while receiving members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zaria Unit, on a courtesy visit. He expressed concern over the use of…
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DHQ: NIGERIA–U.S. JOINT OPERATIONS KILL 175 ISIS FIGHTERS IN NORTH-EAST STRIKES
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says joint counter-terrorism operations involving Nigerian troops and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have led to the killing of 175 ISIS fighters in the North-East. In a statement, the DHQ said the coordinated air and ground strikes, which began a few days ago, also destroyed ISIS checkpoints, weapons storage sites,…
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RISING SCHOOL KIDNAPPINGS THREATENS EDUCATION, NATIONAL SECURITY – EXPERT
A security expert, Mr Olaniyi Daniel, has warned that the rising cases of abduction of school children and teachers across the country pose serious threats to education and national security. Mr Daniel made the observation on Tuesday May 19 in Lagos, in reaction to recent incidents of abduction involving pupils. He called for urgent and…
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APC MEMBERS BACK ADEBULE’S UNOPPOSED SENATE RETURN BID IN LAGOS WEST PRIMARY
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency turned out in large numbers on Monday to support Sen. Idiat Adebule’s unopposed return bid for the Lagos West Senatorial seat. The party’s primary election was held at 206 Park, Festac Town, where members gathered peacefully for the affirmation process. The exercise was…
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LAGOS CBD ARRESTS 859 OFFENDERS, SUSPENDS 7 OFFICERS OVER MISCONDUCT
The Lagos State Central Business Districts (CBD) Office says it arrested and prosecuted 859 offenders across Lagos Island and Ikeja business districts in 2025 as part of efforts to enforce order in commercial areas. According to the agency, offences included illegal parking, traffic light violations, dangerous driving and driving against traffic. The office also confirmed…
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NASARAWA GOVT URGES ROADSIDE TRADERS TO RELOCATE TO MUHAMMADU BUHARI INTERNATIONAL MARKET
The Nasarawa State Government has urged roadside traders along the Mararaba/Karu axis to relocate their businesses to the Muhammadu Buhari International Market. Officials said the directive is part of ongoing efforts to decongest traffic and improve order around the flyover construction in the area. Authorities also warned that roadside trading and obstruction of access roads…
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COCONUT PROCESSING NOW AMONG NIGERIA’S MOST PROFITABLE AGRO-BUSINESSES — EX-LASCODA BOSS
A former Managing Director of the Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA), Mr Dapo Olakulehin, says coconut processing has become one of Nigeria’s most profitable agro-processing businesses. Speaking in Lagos, Olakulehin said growing awareness of the health benefits of coconut products has continued to increase demand across the country. He noted that the coconut value…
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AFAN CALLS FOR REVIVAL OF NIGERI’S COCOA SECTOR TO BOOST ECONOMY
AFAN has called for urgent efforts to revive Nigeria’s cocoa sector and restore its contribution to the country’s economy. Speaking in Lagos, the association said cocoa was once one of Nigeria’s leading cash crops but has lost its former prominence despite strong global demand. AFAN urged government support for farmers and renewed investment in cocoa…
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2026 AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP: ZAYED DEFIES CRASH TRAUMA TO SHINE, OSARETIN ALSO SHINES
Egyptian women’s elite cycling star, Ebtissam Zayed Ahmed Mohamed emerged as one of the standout performers at the just concluded 2026 African Track Cycling Championships in Abuja. She won five gold medals after suffering what she called the biggest crash of her career during the 2019 edition of the competition in Nigeria. Zayed revealed that…
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CUSTOMS BOSS PUSHES FOR WIDER USE OF AI TO STRENGTHEN NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has urged Nigeria to embrace disruptive technologies and artificial intelligence to improve governance, trade administration and revenue generation across the country. Adeniyi made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences…
