Tag: #NigeriaNews
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CBCN URGES GOVT: USE AI, DRONES TO FIGHT TERROR, END DELAYS IN PROSECUTION
Catholic bishops warn rising insecurity threatens lives and democracy. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to adopt modern surveillance technology, including drones and AI, and speed up the prosecution of terrorists. The appeal came during the closing mass of their First Plenary Meeting for 2026 in Abuja.…
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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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ANAMBRA POLICE BOOST FIREPOWER, TRAIN 100 CONSTABLES FOR COMBAT OPERATIONS
Anambra Police step up tactical readiness as 100 newly trained constables undergo combat and armed drills to tackle rising security threats. The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its security strategy, with Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu inaugurating 100 newly trained constables for specialised combat and armed drills. The training, held at the Police College…
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JAMB TARGETS N23.8 TRILLION REVENUE, EXPANDS CBT CENTRES NATIONWIDE
As UTME preparations intensify, JAMB sets ambitious revenue goals while expanding exam centres and responding to concerns over student affordability. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it is targeting N23.8 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, reflecting its growing financial strength and operational expansion. A Director in the…
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NIGERIA TARGETS MASSIVE N40.7 TRILLION REVENUE AS TAX REFORMS TAKE HOLD
After surpassing last year’s target, Nigeria’s revenue agency is aiming even higher with sweeping tax reforms designed to boost government earnings. The Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Zach Adedeji, says the agency is targeting a massive N40.7 trillion in taxes and royalties in 2026, driven by major reforms expanding its revenue collection…
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KWARA NORTH YOUTHS STORM GOVERNMENT HOUSE OVER KILLINGS, KIDNAPPINGS
Angry youths take protest to Ilorin, warning that communities in Kwara North are under siege and demanding urgent government action. Hundreds of youths and members of the Take It Back Movement on Thursday marched to the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin, protesting the rising wave of killings and kidnappings across parts of Kwara North…
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ONITSHA COUNCIL SEALS 200 SHOPS OVER MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME DEFIANCE
Authorities crack down on traders who ignored directives to reopen, warning of possible loss of shop ownership. More than 200 shops at Bridge Head Market in Onitsha have been sealed by the Onitsha South Local Government Council for refusing to open on Mondays, in defiance of the Anambra State Government’s directive to end the sit-at-home…
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EX-OYO FIRST LADY RALLIES SUPPORT FOR BLIND PUPILS, SAYS DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY
Humanitarian outreach sparks fresh call for collective responsibility as visually impaired pupils seek more support. Former Oyo State First Lady, Chief (Mrs) Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, has urged Nigerians to embrace compassion and consistent giving, stressing that physical disability should never be mistaken for inability. She made the appeal during a humanitarian visit to the Nigeria Training…
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AKWA IBOM POLICE RAID DRUG HUB, ARREST 18 SUSPECTS
Crackdown on narcotics: Police dismantle illegal drug dens in Itu LG, seize illicit substances. The Akwa Ibom Police Command has busted illegal drug distribution points in Itu Local Government Area, apprehending 18 suspects. The raids, carried out in Oku Iboko and Mbak communities on Sunday, targeted active hubs fueling youth delinquency and violent crimes. DSP…
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CROSS RIVER MAGISTRATES SUSPEND STRIKE, GIVE SEPTEMBER DEADLINE
Judiciary hopeful as magistrates pause industrial action pending government action. Magistrates in Cross River State have suspended their strike after weeks off the bench, following the intervention of Chief Judge, Justice Akon Ikpeme. The industrial action, which began on Feb. 8, was prompted by alleged non-fulfilment of welfare promises made by the state government in…
