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The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) said it will observe the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, scheduled to take place on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. A statement signed by the International Spokesman of IAWPA, Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, the Nigerian Police Force under the dynamic […]

Another tragic boat mishap has occurred in Garin-Faji Village of Sabon-Birni local government area of Sokoto state, on 21st August, 2025, at about 5:30 am. A source who disclosed this to our correspondent said the accident resulted in the death of six persons, while nineteen survivors were rescued and three individuals were missing. In order […]

Oyo State Government has dispelled rumours of planned closure on Monday, of the Bola Ige International Business Complex, popularly called Gbagi Market in Ibadan, saying the rumour was unfounded. Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives, and Industry, Adeniyi Adebisi in Ibadan on Sunday, reassured traders, shop owners and members of the public that the Gbagi Market […]

Ahead of the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, renowned civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa has called for a constitutional amendment that would strip the President the power of appointing the chairman of the Commission. The call was made at the weekend during […]

Operatives of Akwa Ibom Police Command on the offensive against drugs and associate crimes have busted a cartel of peddlers and abusers of illicit substances in various locations, arresting four suspects in the process. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom Command, DSP Timfon John who stated this on Sunday in Uyo, explained that the […]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. Force PRO, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the operation underscores the Force’s unyielding commitment to its fight against transnational organised crime. Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in […]

Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo who is popularly called Sunday Igboho, has apologised to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, over a statement he made during his visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In a video late Saturday, Sunday Igboho dismissed the claims of insulting Oba Owoade, saying […]

The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has emerged as the winner of the 2025 Humanitarian First Lady of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to healthcare advocacy and child support. The award was presented at the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine ceremony held on Friday night at the […]

Beijing has billed Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi this week as an effort to “enhance political mutual trust”. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and China’s Special Representative on the boundary question, arrived on August 18 to participate in the 24th round of […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike over attempt to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, using fake pregnancy as a façade to escape scrutiny and detection. The widow who is a mother of one and proprietress of Golden Star Creation, a fashion outfit […]