The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has inaugurated the Livelihood Empowerment Initiative (LEI), a project aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism by empowering 20,000 Nigerian vulnerable youth and women. The National Coordinator of NCTC, Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA), Maj.- Gen. Adamu Laka, while unveiling the programme on
An Abuja High Court on Thursday discharged a former Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah and her ex-aide, Gloria Odita of N2.5 billion fraud charge. Justice Hamza Muazu ordered their discharge after the prosecution told the court that it has discontinued the case against them based on their plea bargain. The
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, has pledged sweeping reforms aimed at improving public safety, accountability, and community engagement. He described policing in Lagos as both unique and complex, noting that the state’s dynamic environment presents significant security challenges that required innovative and collaborative
The Federal High Court in Abuja has made an order for final forfeiture of the sum of N400 million allegedly linked to AVM Mikail Abdulraheem to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the order after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abba Muhammed, SAN, moved
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering durable road projects that meet approved standards across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Projects Monitoring and Implementation, Engr. Phoebe Williams-Bello, gave the assurance during a three-day inspection tour of ongoing projects in Edo Central and Edo
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 37-year-old nurse, Kehinde Adesanya, in prison over alleged conspiracy, attempted abortion and murder. Adesanya, whose address was not provided, is facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempt to procure abortion and murder. The Police Counsel, Solomon Babalola, moved a motion exparte,
Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Prince Kassim Afegbua has assured parents and guardians of autistic children that Governor Monday Okpebholo is very passionate about the well-being of autistic children and will not allow any form of discrimination against them. Prince Afegbua emphasised this during an audience with students,
The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), has unveiled a 552.18 million dollars HOPE-EDU Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is aimed at transforming Nigeria’s basic education landscape and improving learning
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has announced plans to mark the birthday of President Bola Tinubu with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Doro said Tinubu would turn 74 on March 29, and celebration with IDPs is a gesture of solidarity with some of the country’s
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu’s support and commitment to timely project delivery is responsible for the massive infrastructural development being recorded in the territory. Wike said this on Wednesday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing projects across the FCT, noting that Tinubu