The police command in Ebonyi State has warned its officers against extortion, harassment, unlawful searching of citizens’ mobile phones and other forms of unprofessional conduct. The command also called for upholding the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human…

The National Emergency Management Agency has received 37 Nigerian nationals who returned from the Republic of Türkiye through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The agency disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the returnees arrived aboard a chartered…

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry established by the Oyo State Government to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has invited members of the public to submit memoranda and evidence to aid its investigation. The…

Adeleke’s campaign council urges the Inspector-General of Police to guarantee a peaceful, impartial Osun election, raising concerns about police neutrality Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-adelekes-camp-seeks-igs-assurance-on-peaceful-election/ Read the full article here

Faruk Bunza, a judge of the Kebbi State High Court, kidnapped at his residence on 26 July, has been released after spending eight days in captivity. The judge’s release was confirmed on Monday by the police, his family, and the…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said Nigeria’s poor maintenance culture is diminishing the value of the country’s infrastructure and slowing its economic development. Okonjo-Iweala stated this on Monday while delivering the keynote address at…

The Plateau State Government has endorsed and launched a Strategic Food Security Plan to strengthen the state’s agricultural sector, improve livelihoods, and enhance food security across communities. The plan, recently unveiled in Jos, was developed under the Strengthening Peace and…

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, says the party’s South-West leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering victory in the August 15 governorship election following a strategic meeting in Lagos. Oyebamiji disclosed this on Monday…

Armed bandits have killed one resident, injured at least seven and abducted 32 others during an attack on the Shuwaki community in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday. The attackers later released an indisposed woman who…

Popular TikTok couple Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis or Jadrolita, have responded to critics who condemned their recent wedding, telling them to focus on their own lives instead of expressing jealousy. The…

The Edo State Government says the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl allegedly abused in Benin have been rearrested and will face prosecution, following renewed investigations into the case. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected the presidency’s defence of President Bola Tinubu’s economic performance, insisting that government claims of recovery are inconsistent with the realities of rising poverty, food insecurity and worsening living conditions across the country. Responding…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were recently detained abroad, saying they are on their way back to Nairobi. The development follows public concern over a viral video showing the girls in…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has formally endorsed the appointment of former Governor Ayodele Fayose as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), describing the role as a national assignment and expressing confidence in his ability. The…

The Students’ Union Government of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has directed students to observe a peaceful sit-at-home on Monday (Today), in protest against the recent increase in school fees. In a statement issued on Sunday, the union said the directive followed…