In a notable gesture aimed at boosting emergency response capacity in Bauchi State, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has donated a motorised fire caddy to the Federal Fire Service (FFS) as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The donation was officially handed over on Tuesday by the Controller of CBN Bauchi Branch, Mr.
LAGOS — The Honorable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has reeled out the significant strides and achievements recorded by the Ministry of Justice during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Lagos on Tuesday. Addressing members of the press, Mr. Pedro emphasized the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to upholding
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks two years in office on May 29, 2025, the Central Results Delivery and Coordination Unit (CDCU) is finalising a new round of ministerial performance evaluations, expected to be submitted to the President this week, according to reliable sources within the presidency. The internal performance scorecards—focused on the first quarter
The Lagos State Government has shut down five orphanage homes over the past year following serious allegations of baby trafficking and multiple infractions of the Lagos State Child Rights Law of 2015. This revelation was made by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Tuesday
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one of its personnel involved in the tragic shooting of 14-year-old Kehinde Alade, a secondary school student, during a joint traffic enforcement operation in Ibadan on Tuesday morning. The incident, which occurred around 7:45 a.m., has drawn significant public attention and outrage. According to a
Seven inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, following the collapse of the facility’s old perimeter wall after a heavy rainfall on Tuesday night. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 a.m., was attributed to the structural failure of the wall, which could not withstand the storm. The Nigerian Correctional
In a disturbing development in Benue State, James Akase, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, and three other individuals have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected herders. The attack targeted communities in Guma and Gwer West Local Government Areas, leaving several others severely injured. Akase, who was
A protest erupted yesterday at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) as nurses took to the streets following the arrest of three of their colleagues by the Nigeria Police. The protest was sparked by the death of a patient at the hospital, with police accusing the nurses of negligence for failing to record the
In a move aimed at redefining driver education and improving road safety, the Lagos State Government is considering the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to modernize training programmes at the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI). The initiative, which is being proposed in collaboration with the AI Driving Metaverse Group (AIDMG), holds the promise of
ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially launched a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP), marking a significant step toward protecting civilians and strengthening public trust during military operations. The action plan, unveiled on Monday in Abuja, outlines strategic measures aimed at preventing, mitigating, and responding to incidents of civilian harm
