Tag: #StaySafe
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ZULUM PROMISES TO CRUSH INSECURITY AS HE MARKS EID WITH BORNO RESIDENTS
Amid renewed attacks, Borno’s governor sends a strong message—security will be intensified as residents celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has поздравulated Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr while reaffirming his administration’s determination to end insecurity in the state. In his message, Zulum urged residents to carry forward the values of Ramadan—faith, charity, and unity—towards rebuilding a…
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EID-EL-FITR: FRSC BOSS URGES ROAD USERS TO STAY SAFE, PATIENT
As muslims celebrate Eid, the FRSC Corps Marshal is reminding Nigerians that safety, patience, and discipline should extend from Ramadan to the roads. The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to maintain safety consciousness during and after the Eid-el-Fitr…
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BORNO ATTACKS: SHETTIMA VOWS DECISIVE CRACKDOWN ON PERPETRATORS
After deadly explosions rocked Maiduguri, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has sent a strong message—those responsible will be hunted down and dealt with. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has vowed that those behind the recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri will be decisively confronted, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to tackle terrorism. Shettima made this known during a visit…
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GUNMEN ABDUCT FARMERS AT COCOA INSTITUTE, ONE RESCUED IN IBADAN
Tension gripped Ibadan after suspected gunmen stormed the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria and abducted four visiting cocoa farmers during an official tour. The attackers reportedly emerged from nearby bushes at the institute’s Idi-Ayunre facility, catching victims off guard before taking them to an unknown location. Confirming the incident, police spokesperson Olayinka Ayanlade said one…
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MAIDUGURI BLASTS: NYCN BACKS SERVICE CHIEFS’ RELOCATION, CALLS FOR TOUGHER SECURITY
In the wake of deadly explosions in Maiduguri, the National Youth Council of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to move service chiefs to the frontline—calling it a strong step, but not enough on its own. Reacting to the attacks that claimed over 20 lives, NYCN, through its Interim Chairman Buhari…
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LASSA FEVER ALERT: PLATEAU CONFIRMS 6 CASES, 4 DEATHS
Health authorities raise the alarm as infections spread across six LGAs, urging residents to stay vigilant and report symptoms early. Plateau State has confirmed six cases of Lassa fever, with four deaths recorded, including a medical doctor. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed this at a press briefing in Jos on Friday. The…
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NIMET FORECAST: 3 DAYS OF DUST HAZE & THUNDERSTORMS FROM THURSDAY
Brace for hazy skies and sudden showers! Abuja, Jan. 21, 2026 – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of dust haze and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday. Northern states like Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Taraba will experience sunny and hazy skies, while slight dust haze may…
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KWARA POLICE WARN AGAINST FAKE VIDEO CLAIMING ARREST OF ERUKU CHURCH ATTACKERS
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed a circulating video falsely claiming that the gunmen behind the recent attack on church worshippers in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, have been arrested. Police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi called the video misleading, warning it could cause unwarranted fear among residents. She clarified that no arrests have been…
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DISASTER AVERTED AS SECURITY OPERATIVES BLOCK FUEL SCOOPERS AFTER KOGI TANKER CRASH
Quick action by security agencies prevented a fuel-related disaster in Kogi State after a tanker accident on the Felele Expressway, Lokoja. According to FRSC Sector Commander Tenimu Etuku, the Abuja-bound tanker’s tank disconnected and rolled into a ditch, but thankfully, no casualties occurred as the driver and assistant escaped unhurt. FRSC teams responded swiftly, joined…
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NIMET FORECASTS RAINY AND THUNDERY WEATHER ACROSS NIGERIA
Prepare for widespread showers and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday with flood risks in some states. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicts rainy, thundery weather nationwide from Monday to Wednesday. Northern states like Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kaduna will see morning thunderstorms and moderate rains, while the central region expects a mix of clouds and sunshine…
