Tag: Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria,Friday, April 24, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for stronger collaboration among relevant agencies in the fight against cybercrime in Nigeria and across the global community. This was disclosed by the Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), Akaninyene Ezima, during a familiarization visit by members…

Abuja, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged Nigerians residing in South Africa to strictly adhere to safety advisories issued by the Nigerian Consulate, following reports of escalating anti-foreigner protests in parts of the country. The appeal follows an official circular from the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg,…

Abuja, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed its readiness to strengthen collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Canada in tackling terrorist financing and illegal mining in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, during a…

Kano, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the North-West zone of the “Energise Commercialisation Now” (ECoN) initiative and commissioned key road projects in Kano State. The event marks a significant step in efforts to promote economic empowerment, support small businesses, and enhance infrastructure development across the region….

Abuja, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 The Ambassador of the Argentine Republic, Nicolas Perazzo Naon, has formally presented his letter of credence to President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The presentation of credentials marks the official commencement of Ambassador Naon’s diplomatic assignment in Nigeria, signifying the strengthening of bilateral relations between Argentina and…

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has carried out precision air strikes that destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State. The operation, conducted on April 24, 2026, targeted Ali Sheriffti, a known terrorist enclave, as part…

Katsina, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has formally announced his intention to contest for the Katsina North Senatorial seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The declaration signals Sirika’s return to active electoral politics, as he seeks to represent the Katsina North constituency in the National…

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The Nigerian Army has recorded a major operational success in its ongoing efforts to rid the South East of criminal elements, following the dismantling of a notorious camp linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network in Imo…

Abuja, Nigeria  April 24, 2026 Justice K. N. Ogbonnaya of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Kubwa, Abuja, has expressed displeasure over what she described as delay tactics by the defence team in the ongoing trial of alleged fraud involving officials of the North East Development Commission. The case involves the National Coordinator…

Lagos, Nigeria | April 24, 2026 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has received the Image Maker Award 2026 conferred on him by Vanguard Media Limited, describing the recognition as a testament to ongoing efforts to build trust within Nigeria’s communication ecosystem and support the Federal Government’s reform agenda. The award was…