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State police amendment clears 24 state assemblies, sending it toward Tinubu for assent

Twenty four of 36 state assemblies have approved the state police amendment, meeting the two thirds requirement and sending it to Tinubu for assent.

Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers and recover body of Abuja victim abducted in August

Police have arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Abuja and Kaduna and recovered the body of Oluwadamilola Adedayo, abducted in Kuje in August, from the gang’s forest camp.

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Government Orders 30-Day Deadline for Unused TETFund Grants

Nigeria’s government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to universities and polytechnics to account for unused TETFund allocations or risk severe sanctions.

Tinubu Explains Choice of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

Tinubu defends appointing Prof. Sani Amupitan as INEC chairman, citing his integrity, legal expertise, and focus on electoral reform.

Nigeria Opens $400m Otakikpo Terminal to Boost Oil Exports

Nigeria commissions a $400 million Otakikpo terminal to expand crude exports, ease evacuation, and boost indigenous participation in the oil sector.

Immigration Officer Pays N2.5m Ransom Before Wife’s Rescue

Immigration officer pays N2.5m ransom before wife’s rescue in Badagry after joint Police and Immigration operation stormed kidnappers’ den.

Nigeria Alarmed as 4,000 Young Women Contract HIV Weekly

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation warns that over 4,000 young women contract HIV weekly, urging urgent action to expand healthcare and education access.

World Bank: 139 Million Nigerians Still Trapped in Poverty

The World Bank urged Nigeria to channel reform gains into real welfare improvements, as 139 million citizens still live in poverty.

NANS Warns Against Neglect of Nigeria’s Refining Sector

NANS cautions the government against neglecting Nigeria’s refining sector, warning that prolonged inaction could lead to nationwide student protests.

NYCN Faults CAC, Youth Ministry Over Certificate Withdrawal

NYCN warns CAC and Youth Ministry against interfering with its certificate of incorporation, insisting its leadership remains legally recognised.

Court Orders Arrest of Former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu

A Federal High Court in Osogbo orders the arrest of ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu for contempt over the Action Alliance leadership case.

Tinubu Poised to Present INEC Chairman Nominee to Council

Tinubu is set to name Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman, signaling a push for transparency and renewed trust in Nigeria’s elections.

Tetracore Expands Board, Welcomes Onyema, Abubakar, and Oni

Tetracore Energy Group expands its board with three new directors to drive growth, innovation, and sustainable energy transformation across Africa

Tetracore Appoints Dayo Williams as MD to Boost Nigeria’s Gas and Clean Energy

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State police amendment clears 24 state assemblies, sending it toward Tinubu for assent

Twenty four of 36 state assemblies have approved the state police amendment, meeting the two thirds requirement and sending it to Tinubu for assent.

Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers and recover body of Abuja victim abducted in August

Police have arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Abuja and Kaduna and recovered the body of Oluwadamilola Adedayo, abducted in Kuje in August, from the gang’s forest camp.

Access, UBA, Fidelity H1 Results Stuck as CBN Steps Up Scrutiny of Banks’ Asset-Quality

The publication of audited Half-Year (H1) 2026 financial statements for top Tier-1 and Tier-2...

Nigeria Arrests 2 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Sweep Tied to $2.4 Million Fraud

Nigerian authorities arrested two cybercrime suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation, one linked to an investment scam that moved more than $2.4 million, the agency said.