Senate Declares Kidnapping, Banditry as Terrorism, Approves Death Penalty for Offenders
The Nigerian Senate has officially declared kidnapping and banditry as acts of terrorism, approving the death penalty as the maximum punishment for offenders. This followed a resolution passed during Tuesday’s…
Makinde Streamlines Circular Road Project
…Insists on 150m Setback and Transparent Compensation Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has announced new measures to streamline the management of the ongoing 32-kilometre Circular road project, directing that…
Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment Drive
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced a nationwide security emergency, directing the Police and Armed Forces to scale up recruitment as Nigeria confronts a surge in violent threats. A statement…
NADF Rallies Investors, Fund Managers to Unlock Capital for Agrifood Transformation
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has taken a major step towards reshaping agricultural financing in Nigeria by successfully convening its inaugural NADF Networking Session with Fund Managers, a forum…
Oyo Govt Calls for Collective Action Against HIV/AIDS
The Oyo State Government has called for renewed commitment and collective actions in the fight against HIV/AIDS across the State. This call was made by the Chairman, Oyo State Agency…
Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, is proposing penalties, in the next six months, for government officials who negotiate ransom payments. Kalu spoke on Tuesday at…
Sanwo-Olu Presents ₦4.237 trillion 2026 Budget to Lagos Assembly
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu today presented the 2026 Budget estimates to the House of Assembly. Tagged “budget of shared prosperity,”the budget totals ₦4.237 trillion. The Governor said: “This…
Insecurity: FG Bans Open Grazing, Launches Livestock Devt Council
The Federal Government has banned open grazing by cattle rearers as part of efforts to curb the persistent farmers-herders conflicts across the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday by…
Insecurity: Ogun Tightens Security Measures, Begins Documentation of Foreign Workers
Governor Dapo Abiodun says Ogun State is adopting new security measures following rising insecurity across the country. After a security meeting in Iperu, he announced that the government will begin…
Tinubu Orders the Withdrawal of Police Officers Guarding VIPs for Core Police Duties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on…