ABUJA, NIGERIA The Nigeria Police Force has announced a nationwide operation against vehicles moving on Nigerian roads without number plates or with number plates that are hidden, damaged, altered, or difficult to identify. The directive was issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as part of efforts to improve security across the country and […]

ABUJA, NIGERIA As Nigeria prepares to celebrate Democracy Day on Friday, June 12, 2026, the Federal Government has defended the economic policies introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reforms are beginning to improve the country’s economy despite the hardship many Nigerians are still facing. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),

Abuja, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, officially opened the main carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), a major road project designed to reduce traffic congestion and make movement easier within Abuja. The newly completed road stretches from Ring Road One Junction to Ring Road Two Junction and is expected

Abuja, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of N10 billion to help Nigeria prepare against any possible Ebola outbreak, following fresh cases of the deadly disease reported in some African countries. The approval was announced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, alongside the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness and

Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Senate is considering a proposal that could change how long presidents and state governors stay in office. Under the new proposal, presidents and governors would serve only one term of six years instead of the current arrangement where they can serve two terms of four years each, making a maximum of

Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum starting from June 6, 2026, to take concrete steps to protect doctors and other healthcare workers from increasing attacks, harassment, and violence in hospitals across the country. If the government fails to act, the doctors say they may

Ibadan, Oyo State The Oyo State Police Command has stepped up security across the state, launching raids, stop-and-search operations, and intelligence-based patrols aimed at tackling crime and improving public safety. The move comes as many residents remain worried about security following the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area and reports

Abuja, Nigeria The United Nations (UN) says many of the weapons stolen during Libya’s civil war in 2011 have ended up in the hands of terrorist groups and other armed criminals operating in Nigeria and other African countries. The warning was given by the UN’s top disarmament official, Izumi Nakamitsu, during a meeting at the