Governors of the six southwest states rose from a meeting in Lagos, on Thursday, saying that they are ready to counter any attempt by the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) to enter the region, and undermine its security. To this effect, the governors’ forum has resolved to establish a Joint Surveillance and Monitoring Team. The team will be tasked with coordinating security operations across the region. This is part…

Some Nigerians, including women and children stranded,the have been repatriated with support of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Libyan Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), and the Nigerian consulate. It was gathered that the migrants were flown into Lagos from Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli on Wednesday, through the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) flight. The migrants, a combination of 13 men, 124 women, and 8 children, were brought…

In a heart-breaking narration, a 14-year-old survivor of sex trafficking in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State has disclosed that she slept with at least 10 to 12 men daily while in the sex camp. The teen survivor, who said she hailed from Akwa Ibom State and was trafficked into Ogun State on January 29, 2024, was arrested by men of the Ogun State Amotekun Corps during a…

The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated $5 million from its Central Emergency Fund (CERF) to support flood preparedness efforts in Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall. The funding aims to help mitigate the impact of anticipated floods, particularly in northern states, where flooding is often linked to food insecurity and disease…

Dr Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, has approved a one-year moratorium on new applications for polytechnics and monotechnics, with immediate effect. However, health institutions have been exempted from this ban due to challenges with low enrolment rates. The announcement was made in a statement by Prof. Idris Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), on Thursday, February 13, in Kaduna. The moratorium will pause…

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a policy requiring the recruitment of first-class graduates into the intelligence agency to bolster national security. Ajayi made the appeal while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. In his lecture titled “The Roles of the DSS in Security, Peacekeeping, and…

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has refuted claims that its Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, is under investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a statement issued on Thursday, the NBTE described the report as “orchestrated by some staff of the NBTE who were being investigated for unwholesome practices and corruption.” The statement further clarified the accreditation process, explaining that cash advances…

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed recent reports claiming that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, clarifying that these claims are misleading. In a statement on Thursday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explained that the allegations stem from a 2019 audit report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, which found that 3,907 arms were “unaccounted for,” not “missing,” as reported. Adejobi further explained that…

Sada Soli, a member of the House of Representatives representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, criticised President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, claiming they did not undergo the proper drafting process. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Soli argued that the bills were poorly drafted, as they were not created by professional drafters. Soli explained that the bills were mistakenly referred to as “Acts,” highlighting that they were…

The Delta State Police Command and Nigerian Air Force authorities are investigating a recent altercation between their personnel, which they described as an embarrassing incident. Commissioner of Police (CP) Olufemi Abaniwonda, reaffirmed the strong working relationship between security agencies in the state and assured that measures are being put in place to prevent a recurrence. This was contained in a statement shared by Edafe Bright, the police spokesperson on Thursday…

Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru launches an education initiative to support students preparing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams. Osawaru, who recently made headlines due to her relationship with Nigerian music icon 2Baba, announced that she will sponsor the registration of 150 students for the upcoming JAMB examinations. The free JAMB registration forms will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, giving students in Edo State an opportunity…

The Senate and the House of Representatives have passed the ₦54.99trn 2025 Appropriation Bill. The two branches of the National Assembly passed the bill separately on Thursday. A breakdown of the budget showed N3.645trn for statutory transfers, N14.317trn for debt servicing, N13.64trn for recurrent expenditure and N23.963trn capital expenditure (development fund), with fiscal deficit put at N13.08trn. The Deficit-to-Gross domestic product (GDP) Ratio was put at 1.52%. Last week, President…