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Police detain four officers who forced man into vehicle boot

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The police in Imo State, South-east Nigeria, say they have arrested and detained four officers filmed forcing a yet-to-be-identified man into their vehicle's boot. The police spoke... Read More


New JAMB registrar unveils five-pillar reform agenda

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Segun Aina, has unveiled a five-pillar agenda aimed at strengthening the body's governance, expanding its d... Read More


Osun 2026: Adeleke's campaign organisation petitions human rights commission, seeks release of detained supporters

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The campaign organisation of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking the unconditional release of the governor's su... Read More


BUK physicist appointed to UN global panel on nuclear war consequences

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Rabia Sa'id of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General to serve on a 21-member scientific panel studying the physical effects and so... Read More


Nigerian authorities dismantle alleged transnational human trafficking network, arrest 12 foreigners

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that it dismantled a fraudulent network marketing ring linked to the QNET/IGNITE group, arrested 12 suspects, including the alleg... Read More


NEC approves refinancing of $3.3bn Project Gazelle to optimise cost, unlock additional liquidity

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the refinancing of the $3.3 billion Project Gazelle Pre-Export Finance Facility through a new US$4.5 billion facility named 'Project... Read More


Commonwealth Games: Five Team Nigeria stars who turned disappointment into success in Glasgow

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Not every sporting journey is smooth. Some athletes become champions at the first attempt. Others have to endure disappointment before finally getting their moment. For Team Niger... Read More


BUK bans charging of electric vehicles on campus, gives reason

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has banned charging of electric vehicles on its campuses. The university announced this on Tuesday through statement by its spokespe... Read More


Kano Assembly suspends three LG chairpersons

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended three local government chairmen for allegedly misappropriating public funds. The suspended chairpersons are Abubakar Mustapha of Rogo... Read More


Jigawa adopts open government action plan

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has signed the state's Open Government Partnership (OGP) State Action Plan III (2026-2027), declaring that effective governance depends on trust,... Read More