The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Ijanikin Police Station. Benjamin Hundeyin, the command Spokesman, confirmed this to NAN on Friday night. Hundeyin, however, did not give details of the officer and what led to his death. The DPO was said to have slumped in the office and died before he could be rushed to…

The current Chairman of the Borno State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Dauda Iliya, has been appointed by the Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, as his Special Adviser on Media and official spokesperson. Iliya’s appointment came after the position became vacant following the death of Mallam Isa Gusau last February. The appointment was disclosed in a statement yesterday signed by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant…

The Commissioner of Special Duties, Jigawa State, Auwal Danladi Sankara, who was allegedly caught having an extramarital affair with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu, has been arrested. Announcing the development on Friday, the Kano State Hisbah Board said the commissioner was caught red-handed with Nabegu in an uncompleted building owned by him. The Hisbah Director General, Abba Sufi, disclosed that the commissioner’s arrest followed a series of complaints from…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, as he celebrates his 71st birthday today, coinciding with the eighth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Oba’s reign as the 40th monarch of Benin, highlighting the new era of peace, understanding, and civility that has emerged under his leadership…

As General Yakubu Gowon marks his 90th birthday today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid heartfelt tribute to the former head of state, lauding his remarkable contributions to Nigeria and his enduring legacy as a leader. General Gowon, who served as Nigeria’s military ruler from 1966 to 1975, is celebrated as one of the country’s longest-serving leaders. Trained at the prestigious Sandhurst military academy, he assumed leadership at the young…

According to data from the national grid website, the grid has collapsed for the third time in just seven days The latest outage occurred earlier today, leaving millions without power and raising urgent questions about the resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure. Reports of widespread blackouts are coming in from various regions, including major urban centers and remote areas. Emergency response teams are mobilizing to assess the situation and restore…

The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that its men were chasing a young man who jumped into a canal in Gowon Estate, Ipaja-Ayobo, Lagos, and died. In a statement, Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said eyewitnesses confirmed that the man was not being chased or physically engaged by the police before the tragic incident occurred. Hundeyin stated that eyewitnesses narrated that at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16,…

On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the headquarters of Scania Group, a leading automobile manufacturer, in Södertälje, Sweden. The visit was part of a strategic engagement to explore Nigeria’s market potential and foster deeper collaborations in the transportation sector. Shettima emphasised the importance of considering all possible options, including biofuel solutions, to address Nigeria’s pressing transportation challenges. This aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s broader vision for cleaner and more efficient transportation…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has formalized a partnership with Ericsson to enhance Nigeria’s technological infrastructure, positioning the nation as a global leader in 5G technology. Shettima, alongside key Nigerian officials, spearheaded the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at propelling Nigeria into the ranks of top global users of the 5G network. This initiative is set to significantly improve the country’s technological capacity and productivity. The agreement, signed on Friday…

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) has slammed a N5.5 billion defamation suit on the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for allegedly making a false claim against it. In the legal action it instituted before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Friday, DSS stated that SERAP falsely alleged that DSS operatives invaded its Abuja office. The service told the court that the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than 96 terrorists during operations in the Northern parts of the country. According to the Defence Headquarters, a total of 227 suspects, including a terrorist commander identified as Usman Maisaje, were arrested in the operations. Making the announcement in a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward said Maisaje was a close associate of a…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has voiced strong opposition to a recent initiative by the House of Representatives aimed at amending the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act to permit its personnel to carry firearms. NAUS argues that this proposal is a serious threat to the safety and rights of Nigerian citizens, particularly students and young people. The organization emphasizes that the FRSC’s primary role is to promote…