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The Nigerian Security Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) Commander General Special Intelligence Squad in joint operations with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police has foiled repeated attacks against the inhabitants of Nteng village at Deomak District in Qua’ran-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State; Narrating the grievous ordeal experienced by the communities the Commander of…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Hundeyin’s appointment was contained in a statement by the outgoing spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Muyiwa Adejobi. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin…
The Kaduna Police Command has summoned the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, to appear before it over an alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. El-Rufai was summoned by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of criminal investigation, Zubairu Abdullahi, alongside key members of the Kaduna…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the death toll in the Niger boat accident has reached 30, with 58 persons rescued so far. NEMA in a statement on Thursday said rescue efforts are, however, still ongoing over the incident which happened on Tuesday in Gausawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. “Witnesses…
The Edo State Local Government Commission has directed the immediate suspension of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, election. The commission gave the order due to a reported bloody clash, gunshots, and violence. NewsnowNg gathered that the NULGE election, which was held simultaneously across the 18 local government areas on Wednesday, September 3,…
The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have again demonstrated resilience in the face of the adversary, neutralising 13 Boko Haram insurgents in a failed ambush/Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on the troops’ convoy at Kareto, Borno State. The failed ambush occurred on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, while the troops were providing escort to humanitarian trucks…
The Edo State Special Security Squad in collaboration with other security agencies have arrested nine suspected cultists and recovered firearms in Iguoshodin N’ Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The coordinator of the squad, Idemudia Noah, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to…
Residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, South West Nigeria will soon enjoy a breath of fresh air as the National Environmental Standards and regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and her partners are putting finishing touches on a plan to evacuate hazardous Used Lead-Acid (ULAB) slag from the community. The exercise was the focus of…
The United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, has concluded a successful four-day visit to Nigeria, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment relations. The visit marked a significant step forward in the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), with a focus on unlocking new opportunities across fintech, manufacturing…
The Gates Foundation has emphasized the need to rethink the role of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Nigeria while calling for greater focus on maximising domestic resources. Country Director of the Foundation, Uche Amaonwu, made the call while moderating a panel at the Agenda-2025 National Health Financing Dialogue with the theme: Reimagining the Future of…