Enugu Police Nab Three for Power Cable Theft
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three men Chukwu Kelvin (25), Kenechukwu Ude (25), and Uche Nwankwo (28) for allegedly vandalising high-voltage power cables in Aninri Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspects were intercepted by the Distress Response Squad on October 20, 2025, along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. They […]
NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling via Snails, Bulbs, and Clothing
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered multiple drug smuggling attempts involving bizarre concealment methods, including frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and women’s clothing. The drugs, intended for shipment to the US, UK, and Democratic Republic of Congo, were intercepted at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a Lagos courier firm. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi […]
Lagos Promises Compensation for Demolitions with Valid Permits
The Lagos State Government has assured property owners that those with valid planning permits will be fairly compensated if their buildings are demolished due to road construction. Speaking at a public awareness event, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, emphasized the importance of obtaining proper permits to avoid losses. He urged […]
Otti Warns Against Election Rigging in Abia 2027
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has issued a strong warning to political actors planning to rig the 2027 governorship election, stating that only the will of God and the people will determine the outcome. Speaking during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians at the Government House in Umuahia, the governor said he […]
Kebbi Denies Hiring Chinese Security Firm
The Kebbi State Government has dismissed reports alleging it contracted a Chinese security firm, G-Safety, to assist in addressing banditry and criminal activity in the state. In a statement released Friday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, labeled the reports circulating on social media and some news platforms as “false, misleading, and […]
NCAA to Airlines: 14-Day Refunds Only
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned domestic airlines against telling passengers that ticket refunds take up to four weeks, stating this violates its existing regulations. According to the NCAA, all airlines are mandated to process ticket refunds within 14 days, as outlined in Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s […]
FG to VCs: Enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ on ASUU
The Federal Government has instructed all vice-chancellors of federal universities to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently participating in the nationwide strike. In a circular signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, universities have been directed to conduct daily roll […]
Kano Hisbah Arrests Youths Over Illegal Marriage
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths, including a bride and groom, for allegedly holding a marriage ceremony without parental approval. According to Deputy Commander General Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, the couple and three others involved acted without legal guardians and used a dowry of ₦10,000 below Islamic legal standards. The board said the […]
Senator Natasha Urges Girls to Speak Up, Lead
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for a cultural shift that empowers young women to speak up and reject the societal conditioning that teaches them to accept blame and silence. Speaking in Abuja at a mentorship session marking the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, the Kogi Central senator emphasized the importance of self-awareness, urging […]
Police Suspend Tinted Glass Law Enforcement
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, following a meeting with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at Force Headquarters in Abuja. The suspension comes ahead of a Federal High Court hearing on October 16, 2025, in Warri, as both parties discussed […]
