Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration is on high alert against rising security threats across the country, unveiling plans to deploy technology-driven solutions to strengthen the state’s security architecture and protect lives and property. Governor Abiodun made the declaration during the All Progressives Congress (APC)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the recall of approximately 90,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension in the U.S. The agency on its X-handle on Saturday said the product was recalled by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)
A total of 15,281 candidates on Saturday sat for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into technical colleges across Nigeria. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Dr Aminu Mohammed, disclosed this while monitoring the examination at the Federal
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says inadequate national data infrastructure remains a major challenge to efforts aimed at tracking criminals and tackling insecurity across the country. Musa said this at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja on Saturday.. The conference has as
Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and Sen. Osita Izunaso have called for broad support for state policing and other security reforms aimed at addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. They made the call at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 held in Abuja on Saturday. The
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, while in captivity after being abducted by terrorists. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, and expressed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) deep sorrow over the
Muhuyi Rimingado, the past Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, is calling on the Nigerian government to make stronger laws to fight against the growing issue of fake news and misinformation. In a recent interview in Abuja, Rimingado, a legal expert, stated that Nigeria has established
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate criminal activities across the state following a deadly attack on Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area (LGA). The Governor made the declaration during a condolence visit to the community on Thursday. Gunmen had on Wednesday attacked the
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo North) has urged Nigerians to continue defending democratic governance, saying in spite of its imperfections, it remains superior to military rule. Oshiomhole stated this as a guest speaker at the Ondo State-organised event to commemorate the June 12 Democracy Day celebration on Friday, in Akure. The
The Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the June’s 12, 1993 election and work towards ensuring credible, transparent and people-driven elections in 2027. In a Democracy Day message posted on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said June