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NSCDC Arrests Nine Over Vandalism, Recovers Cannabis In Zamfara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said it arrested nine suspects for alleged vandalism in Zamfara State, adding that the suspects also attempted to bribe a district head and a village head. Roofing sheets recovered by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps from some suspects in Zamfara State (Photo: Yusuf Ladan/Channels TV) The…

Zamfara Targets 453,602 Out-of-School Children For Enrolment
The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board has identified 453,602 out-of-school children for enrolment, with 95.3 per cent of them living in rural areas across the state. The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in Zamfara State has launched a campaign for 2026 aimed at increasing the enrollment of out-of-school children in the state. During the…

Lagos Govt Clarifies Magistrates’ Law Amendment, Denies Executive Sponsorship
The Lagos State Government has clarified that the proposed amendment to the Magistrates’ Law was not initiated by the executive, distancing itself from the bill amid concerns over its implications. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government has clarified that the proposed amendment to the Magistrates’ Law currently before the state’s House of Assembly is…

Police Launch Investigation Into Shooting Of Osun Resident
The Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the shooting of a resident to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable faces justice. Osun is located in Nigeria’s South-West region The Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting…

Zamfara Postpones School Resumption By Two Weeks Over Diphtheria Prevention
The Zamfara State Government has extended the school resumption date by two weeks to strengthen measures against diphtheria, urging schools to use the period to clean and decontaminate their premises and provide adequate handwashing facilities. Zamfara is located in the North-West region of Nigeria The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has extended…

2027: NYCN Endorses Eshor For Delta Governorship
The National Youth Council of Nigeria has endorsed Eshor as its preferred candidate for the Delta State governorship election, ahead of the 2027 polls. NYCN The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), on Saturday, endorsed the governorship aspiration of the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate in Delta State, Engr. Isaac O. Eshor, ahead of the 2027 election.…

Nwifuru Defends Three-Year Record, Warns Against Partisan Online Attacks
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has defended his administration’s performance over the past three years, cautioning against the use of online platforms to mislead the public and discredit leadership for partisan gains. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has hit back at those he termed critics using social media…

Group Urges Evidence-Based Policies To Tackle Abuja Flooding Crisis
A group has raised concerns over the worsening flooding crisis in Abuja, calling for data-driven policies and effective measures to address the persistent threat to lives and property. Abuja flooding- A group, Nigerian Environmental Society,NES,has decried the perennial flooding crisis in Abuja, describing it as disaster in the Territory, and called for legislation, public awareness and…

Police Clarify IGP’s Position On Filming Officers, Warn Against Misuse
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the Inspector-General of Police is not opposed to citizens filming police officers, but cautioned against the misuse of recordings. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu The Nigeria Police Force(NPF) has clarified that Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, is not opposed to citizens recording officers performing their duties in…

Group Backs Atiku’s Call For Subsidy Reversal, NELFUND Cancellation
A group has thrown its weight behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s calls for the reversal of fuel subsidy removal and the cancellation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, urging a review of the policies. The Atiku Nioo Campaign Organisation has backed former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s call for the reversal of fuel subsidy and cancellation…
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