By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police, , has prohibited serving officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force from engaging in unauthorised social media activities, including content creation, live streaming, skit-making and monetisation on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The directive was contained in an internal circular dated June 22, 2026,…
…As Akpabio rallies Senators for vote By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted an executive bill to the National Assembly seeking an amendment to the 1999 Constitution to establish state police services across Nigeria, in a move that could significantly alter the country’s security architecture. The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant constitutional…
No fewer than 21 people have been killed and several others injured following a fresh attack on Kawel Village in Mushere Kingdom, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Residents said the attack occurred late Sunday night while members of the community were asleep, with the assailants reportedly storming the village and opening fire on…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to ensure the recovery and return of N110 billion allegedly spent on vehicle procurement and support allowances for federal lawmakers following a Federal High Court judgment…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to strengthen emergency preparedness and improve safety across the nation’s rail transport system. The Head of Operations at NEMA, Mrs. Halima Suleiman, made the call during a working visit to the NRC at the Rigasa Railway…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, to enable him consolidate ongoing reforms and ensure a smooth leadership transition within the Service. The extension, announced on Friday, will take effect upon the expiration of Adeniyi’s current tenure…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) has exonerated the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of allegations that it failed to remit N62.2 billion to the Federation Account, as contained in the 2019 audit report of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation. The clearance followed an investigative session held on June 16,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion for interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across Nigeria. The approval was granted on Thursday during the 158th meeting of the Council chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The intervention fund…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has threatened to review the operations of South African companies in Nigeria, including MTN, MultiChoice, Stanbic and other major firms, over the continued harassment and attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, issued the warning on Thursday while addressing concerns over rising…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the seizure of contraband goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N3.22 billion and the generation of N28.5 billion in revenue between March and May 2026. Speaking during a press briefing in Ibadan on Wednesday, the Acting Customs Area…
