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The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the official pull-out ceremony for former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, marking the end of his tenure as the nation’s top cop. The ceremonial event, a long-standing tradition in the police force, signifies the formal retirement and honouring of a former Inspector-General for…
[3/12, 9:26 AM] rosewendy: U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran could end soon, claiming there are few remaining military targets for American forces inside the country. Speaking in an interview with Axios, Trump said U.S. operations had significantly weakened…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after lawmakers approved the nomination through a voice vote during the Committee of the Whole session at…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament with an emphatic 70–37 victory over Colombia at the Astroballe Arena in Villeurbanne, France. The seven-time African champions delivered a commanding performance, dominating both ends of the court to underline their readiness…
Nkeiruka Nwode, who served as the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (ZPRO) for Zone 13, has defended her role in an investigation involving the alleged withdrawal of over N100 million from the bank account of a detained suspect in Anambra State. In Nigeria’s often polarised conversation about policing,…
Dr. Ochogwu explained that the system is being upgraded to integrate climate risk indicators while strengthening the capacity of local response teams. By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution has intensified efforts to curb violent conflicts in Benue State, unveiling a strengthened early warning…
Benue’s landscape is marked by a complex terrain of challenges, from farmer-herder clashes and communal disputes and political contestation to rising youth violence and rising criminality like kidnapping and cultism. By Isah Aliyu Chiroma Benue State, a region often defined by the scars of recurring conflict, recently found…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has contained a midnight fire outbreak at De Bently Hotel in the Utako area of Abuja, preventing the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. The incident occurred in a four-storey commercial building occupying an estimated 500 square metres, raising concerns among residents and business…
The Chief Executive Officer of Saudi energy giant Saudi Aramco, Amin H. Nasser, has warned that the ongoing Middle East war could trigger “catastrophic consequences” for global oil markets if disruptions to energy supply continue. Nasser raised the alarm while speaking during a media call to announce the company’s…
The Federal Government has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operators, following concerns from stakeholders in the petroleum industry that the charges could disrupt critical operations. The directive was issued by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace…
