By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted 1.81 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as Canadian Loud, and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined duty-paid value of ₦12.7 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos. The seizure was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Isah…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said that all passengers who sustained injuries in the June 8 train accident along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor have been treated and discharged from hospital, while all equipment involved in the incident has been fully recovered. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC,…
…Moves to reassure officers The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has clarified that the proposed creation of state police will not lead to the abolition of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), urging officers to remain calm amid growing national debate on the reform. Disu gave the assurance on Monday while addressing personnel of the Nigeria…
…as 98 violent incidents rock Nigeria in one week By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government spent ₦57.78 billion on security-related projects and operations between January and April 2026, representing a 127.97 per cent increase from the ₦25.35 billion recorded during the same period in 2025, even as insecurity continues to worsen across the country. Data…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and their sponsors to surrender immediately or face decisive military action, declaring that the Federal Government’s offer of surrender “will not remain open forever.” The President issued the warning while reacting to the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, who died while being…
By Seun Ibiyemi Wema Bank Plc has recorded a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦72.57 billion, driven largely by a significant increase in interest income and sustained growth in its core banking operations. According to the bank’s half-year financial results submitted to the Nigerian…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over the death of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe in bandit captivity and the burning of schools in Chibok, Borno State. In a statement on Sunday, Atiku described the two incidents as…
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our…
By Seun Ibiyemi In a landmark move that could fundamentally alter Nigeria’s security framework, the House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation, advancing one of the country’s most debated governance and security reforms. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and their sponsors, declaring that the Federal Government will no longer tolerate violent crimes and that those responsible for the bloodshed of innocent Nigerians will face the full force of the law. In his nationwide broadcast…
