Court Denies Bail To Suspect Accused Of Alleged Plot To Attack Abuja School
The judge later adjourned the matter until September 24 for the accused to open his defence. The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied bail to a man arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly planning multiple attacks on several schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik denied John Agbo bail after the prosecution presented...
Police Arrest Student For Illegal Possession Of Firearm In Taraba
The Taraba State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety and security of all residents The Taraba State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and recovered an illegal firearm in Jalingo, in what it describes as another operational success in its ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. The suspect, identified...
Troops Raid Suspected Hideout In Lagos, Arrest 24 Foreign Nationals
The Army said preliminary investigations were conducted to determine the suspects' immigration status, purpose of stay in Nigeria and possible involvement in unlawful activities Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have arrested 24 foreign nationals during a raid on a suspected hideout in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts...
Ebonyi Govt Orders Confiscation Of Substandard Materials, Suspends Road Project
The government characterised such actions as "economic sabotage". The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the immediate confiscation of substandard construction materials discovered at a road project site along Ogbaga Road in Ebonyi Local Government Area, issuing a stern warning to contractors against compromising on quality. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Sunday Inyima, during a...
Senate Rescinds Passage Of Proceeds Of Crime Act Amendment Bill
The Senate observed that revisiting the legislation was in the overriding public interest. The Senate has rescinded its earlier passage of the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to allow for further legislative scrutiny and refinement of the proposed law. Presenting the motion, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele recalled that following the passage of the bill, lawmakers identified substantive drafting, legal and...
Anambra Security Team Sweeps Forests In Fresh Crackdown On Bandits, Others
Armed security operatives were said to have combed the forests and searched difficult terrains in a bid to identify and dismantle any criminal hideouts within the community. The Agunechemba Joint Security Strike Force has carried out a large-scale bush-combing operation across forests and remote areas of Enugwu-Ukwu Community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, as part of efforts...
Yusuf Receives Bags Governor Of The Year Award
In his acceptance speech delivered by the deputy governor, Yusuf described the award as a recognition of the collective efforts of the Kano State Government and the people of the state. Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has been honoured with the BusinessDay 2026 Governor of the Year Award for his administration’s efforts in governance, economic development and improving the state’s...
Zulum Calls For Anti-Deforestation Laws Enforcement, Awards Scholarships To 540 Council Workers
Expressing concern over the indiscriminate felling of trees, Zulum noted that although Borno State has enacted laws prescribing stiff penalties for deforestation, enforcement remains a major challenge The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, has called for the strict enforcement of environmental laws across Nigeria to curb the growing menace of deforestation. Governor Zulum also announced automatic scholarships for 540...
Nurse Mary Provided Dedicated Health Support To Works Minister — Kaduna LG Boss
The chairman said Mary was a member of the medical team assigned to provide healthcare support to Umahi and worked alongside other colleagues. The Executive Chairman of the Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Larai Ishaku, has described Nurse Mary Habila as a committed and responsible healthcare professional who dedicated her service to supporting the health needs of the...
Ogun Extends Work Palliative, Transport Allowance For Civil Servants
He had earlier approved the palliative measures for the period of April to June 2026 in response to the increase in the pump price of petrol The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the extension of the one-day-off-duty work palliative for eligible public and civil servants in the state. Abiodun also approved the payment of a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance...
