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The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has condemned the description of Christians as “Arna,” a Hausa term commonly used to denote an infidel or unbeliever, in remarks attributed to prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, warning that such rhetoric could reopen old religious wounds and provide fertile ground for extremists and criminal elements to…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over what it described as hateful and inciting remarks capable of aggravating religious tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, made the demand after…
…Condemn nationwide grounding, urge unions to return to negotiation table Nigerian diaspora groups have condemned the nationwide grounding of Air Peace operations by aviation labour unions, warning that the action could undermine one of the country’s most successful indigenous airlines and send the wrong signal to investors at a time Nigeria needs to encourage local…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Engineer Kelvin Aigbe as Special Adviser to the Governor on Security. The appointment was contained in a Government Special Announcement dated August 10, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. According to the statement, Aigbe is…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of Hon. Ayewoh Oyakilome as Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB. The nomination was announced in a Government Special Announcement dated August 10, 2026, signed by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. The statement described…
Grassroots governance in Edo State is set for a major boost as Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved 4,800 special assistant positions to deepen government presence at the ward level across the state. The governor announced the approval on Monday during a meeting with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the 18 local government…
…NDLEA intercepts cocaine bound for Saudi Arabia, Italy; seizes over 3.2 tonnes of cannabis in nationwide operations A 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after he allegedly ingested 98 wraps of cocaine and attempted to smuggle them out of Nigeria through the Akanu…
The Federal Government has called for stronger partnerships and increased private-sector investment to close Nigeria’s climate adaptation gap, saying government alone cannot deliver the level of resilience required to protect communities, infrastructure and the economy from the growing impacts of climate change. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made the call in Abuja at the…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a nationwide Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention Awareness campaign to equip Nigerians with practical skills for responding to fire outbreaks, building collapses, workplace accidents and other emergencies. The initiative, according to the Board, is aimed at reducing avoidable deaths and losses by improving safety awareness…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units to Osun State ahead of the governorship election, as security agencies intensify preparations to ensure a peaceful, free and credible poll. The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi, ordered the deployment of 10,000 personnel drawn from 10…