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Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey Lieutant governor

Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley Emehelu has assumed office as New Jersey's lieutenant governor, becoming part of a historic female-led state administration.

Nigeria unveils 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma, expand dental care

Nigeria has launched a 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma and expand dental care through primary health centers by 2030.

Oyo abducted pupils and teachers will regain freedom soon, says DIG Fayoade

The South-West Coordinating DIG, Adegoke Fayoade, says abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State will soon regain freedom, insisting security agencies are focused on rescue, not ransom.

Lagos CP allays fears over terror threat at Pan-Atlantic University, deploys drones

Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh has assessed security at Pan-Atlantic University and deployed surveillance drones, moving to calm fears after a viral video showed masked men nearby.

Lagos Police Detain Health Workers After Reporting Security Threat

KEY POINTS Two health workers in Ikorodu, Lagos, were detained after reporting an alleged...

FCT Police Seize 30 Vehicles Over Tinted Glass Violations

KEY POINTS The FCT Police Command has impounded over 30 vehicles for using tinted...

19 Kidnapped as Gunmen Target Rivers Students and Imo Bus

Gunmen abduct Rivers university students and seize a passenger bus in Imo as lawmakers demand stronger federal action.

Kebbi Woman Held After Kidnapping Friend’s Son for N5m Ransom

Police arrest a Kebbi woman over the abduction of her friend’s son after tracing a ransom call and rescuing the child.

Kaduna Police Halt Pro-Peter Obi Rally Over Security Concerns

KEY POINTS Kaduna Police stopped a rally planned in celebration of Peter Obi’s birthday...

Gunmen Kill 17 in Coordinated Attacks on Benue Communities

Gunmen killed 17 people in attacks on two Benue LGAs. The police engaged suspects, but many victims died before help arrived.

Alcohol Sale Debate Sparked By New Police Act

Nigeria, civil society, media clash over alcohol ban in Nigeria Police Act.

Niger Police, DSS Meet Ahead of Planned Protest

Niger State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS) have held separate...

Nigerian Police Restrict Movement for Bye-Elections

The Nigerian police have announced a restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on...

Kidnapper of Slain ABU Student Nabbed in Kaduna Hotel

The Nigerian police have arrested a suspected kidnapper who was allegedly involved in the...

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Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey Lieutant governor

Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley Emehelu has assumed office as New Jersey's lieutenant governor, becoming part of a historic female-led state administration.

Nigeria unveils 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma, expand dental care

Nigeria has launched a 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma and expand dental care through primary health centers by 2030.

Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.

US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.