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Delta Police Arrest Nine in Statewide Crackdown on Illegal Roadblocks, Extortion Along Highways

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Delta State Police Command has arrested nine suspects following the commencement of a statewide enforcement operation aimed at dismantling illegal roadblocks and curbing unauthorised revenue collection on major highways across the state. The operation, which began on Friday, was launched in strict compliance with the Federal Government’s directive to eliminate extortion, unlawful toll collection, […]

Okpebholo Hails Edo Healthcare Workers, Reaffirms Commitment as Edo Specialist Hospital Marks Seven Years of Excellence

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the resilience, dedication and sacrifices of healthcare workers across the state, describing them as indispensable partners in his administration’s vision of building a healthier, stronger and more prosperous Edo State. The Governor gave the commendation during the seventh anniversary celebration of the Edo Specialist Hospital (ESH), where […]

NOA DG Urges Finance Ministry Staff to Uphold National Symbols, Values Charter as Pillars of Patriotism

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged staff of the Federal Ministry of Finance to treat Nigeria’s national symbols with the highest level of respect, describing their preservation and proper use as a sacred civic responsibility essential to fostering patriotism, national identity, and unity. Issa-Onilu made the call during a […]

Army Arrests Wanted Soldier Allegedly Supplying Military Gear to Terrorists While Fleeing to Cameroon

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, who was recently declared wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal supply of military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements operating in the North-East. According to a statement issued on Sunday, Yusuf was apprehended by troops of the 7 Provost […]

Tinubu Appoints Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives)

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as the new Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), reinforcing his administration’s efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Executive and the Legislature. Olanrewaju-Smart takes over from Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned from the position to pursue an elective political office in his home […]

Reps order IGP to produce PFIPC ‘DG’ as probe uncovers 29 suspected forged documents

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

• Committee compares signatures, spots forged official documents• Agencies disown approvals, deny recognising PFIPC• Accountant-General says response exposing forgery was intercepted The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the activities of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the organisation, Adeniyi […]

Kano Alarm: Over 35 Health Colleges Running Unaccredited Courses, Thousands of Students Affected

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

No fewer than 35 Colleges of Health Sciences in Kano State are allegedly operating without the required accreditation, admitting thousands of unsuspecting students and posing a serious threat to public health. Investigations revealed that many of the affected institutions are producing community health practitioners and other health personnel who are already serving in health facilities […]

NDLEA Arrests Alleged Cocaine Kingpin, Seizes Drugs Worth Over ₦9.3bn in Nationwide Crackdown

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 55-year-old businessman, Ndubisi Chinedu Onuigbo, for allegedly attempting to export 3.30 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in the walls of cartons used to package food items bound for the United Kingdom. Onuigbo, a clothing trader at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island, was […]