IGP Olatunji Disu Appoints DCP Anthony Okon Placid as Force PRO
Abuja, March 10, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, as its new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. DCP Placid, a seasoned officer with extensive experience in operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping, will now oversee the strategic…
WIN: A New Dawn for Inclusion and Diversity at NNPC Ltd
NNPC Towers, Abuja, March 9, 2026 Yesterday marked the official launch of the Women in NNPC (WIN) initiative at the NNPC Towers, Abuja. WIN is a strategic programme aimed at fostering an inclusive workplace and accelerating leadership opportunities for women within NNPC Ltd and the broader energy sector. WIN has been designed as a formal…
Tinubu Hosts Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders at Interfaith Breaking of Fast in Abuja
Abuja, March 9, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hosted traditional rulers and religious leaders to an interfaith breaking of fast at the State House in Abuja. Among dignitaries present at the event were the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi;…
Yahaya Bello Trial: Witness Narrates How Property Was Purchased for ₦650 Million in Abuja
Abuja,March 9, 2026 The trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, continued on Monday, March 9, 2026, with the 11th Prosecution Witness, James Bem Igbakymeh, narrating before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Maitama how a man identified as Shehu Bello purchased a property in Wuse II for ₦650 million. The…
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni Distributes 17 New Vehicles to Newly Elected APC Chairmen
Damaturu, March 10, 2026 Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has distributed 17 new Honda vehicles to the newly elected chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. The vehicles were presented to the beneficiaries by the Deputy Governor, Idi Barde Gubana, who explained that the…
Alleged $850,000 Fraud: Court Jails Man One Year in Lagos
Ikeja, March 9, 2026 Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday, March 9, 2026, convicted and sentenced Obiajulu Emeka Emmanuel to one year imprisonment for obtaining the sum of $850,000 under false pretences. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 in Ikoyi,…
Troops Eliminate Many Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Kadam Forest
Kadam Forest, March 10, 2026 Troops of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7, in conjunction with the 8 Division Strike Team operating under the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, have eliminated several terrorists affiliated with the Lakurawa group during a coordinated operation in Kadam Forest. According to a statement…
Anti-Graft War: China’s Consul General Seeks Enhanced Bilateral Law Enforcement Cooperation
Lagos, Nigeria — Friday, March 6, 2026 The Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yue Wang, has called for strengthened bilateral cooperation and enhanced information sharing between the Chinese Consulate and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria. Accompanied by the Second Secretary of the Consulate, Kai Liu,…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Receives Lausanne Movement, Urges Christians to Preach the True Gospel
Abuja, Nigeria — Monday, March 9, 2026 Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, received a delegation from the Lausanne Movement, encouraging Christians to faithfully preach the true Gospel and uphold spiritual integrity in their communities. During the meeting, the First Lady emphasized the importance of promoting values of faith, morality, and…
Operation Whirl Stroke Foils Kidnap Plot, Rescues Victims in Gborgbor Village
Taraba State, Nigeria — Sunday, March 7, 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) successfully rescued two kidnap victims following an intelligence-led search and rescue operation conducted in Gborgbor Village, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation forced the kidnappers to abandon their captives and flee the area. The…