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As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 General Elections, the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with Lenders Consult International, is once again convening the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO), this time with electoral security squarely in focus. The sixth edition, holding September 21 to 23, 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, will bring senior police officers together under the theme “Developing a Nigeria Police Roadmap for Effective Management of Security During Elections,” aiming to concretise strategy for protecting voters, personnel and materials ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports With few months to go before Nigerians…

President Bola Tinubu has declared the elimination of child labour a national development priority. He said the menace affects education, poverty reduction, economic growth, food security, human capital development and national security. Tinubu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the National Dialogue on Advancing the Implementation of Nigeria’s National Child Labour Policy and National Action Plan (2026-2030), where he also launched the 2024 National Child Labour Survey Report. The President was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. According to a statement by Akume’s media aide, Yomi Odunuga, Tinubu said the Federal Government…

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and other consumer products in circulation across Nigeria. Adeyanju called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), accusing them of failing to effectively protect Nigerians from dangerous products. In a statement, Adeyanju said the alarming prevalence of fake and substandard medicines and consumer products pointed to what he described…

The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Michael Falade, has presented insurance benefit cheques worth ₦9.797m to the families and beneficiaries of police officers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. Falade, who made the presentation on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, said, “It reflects the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the welfare of its personnel and the families they leave behind in case of death.” The CP, according to a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, described the gesture as “a practical expression of…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has given criminals operating in the state’s forest reserves 14 days to vacate the forests. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Forestry, Mr Bidemi Obayangban, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Akure. According to Obayangban, the governor’s directive is particularly targeted at kidnappers and other criminals using the forests as hideouts. He said it was part of measures to improve security and create a safe environment for legitimate economic activities. Obayangban said security remained a prerequisite for the state government’s plans to develop the forestry sector and…

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against yielding to demands from the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) to distance himself from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to the ongoing political face-off between APC governors and the FCT Minister over campaign strategies, Okechukwu urged the President to remain vigilant against some “pretenders” within the ruling party. Okechukwu expressed surprise at how the governors handled the situation, noting that in his 48 years of active involvement in Nigerian party…

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has threatened to institute legal action against two individuals over claims that he is an indigene of Ekiti State. Yayi, who represents Ogun West in the Senate, gave Hon Abayomi Hunye, a suspended APC member from Tube, Ipokia Local Government Area, and Ambassador Folake Marcus-Bello of the Peoples Democratic Party 24 hours to provide evidence backing their claims or face lawsuits. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by his media adviser, Kayode Odunaro, Hunye and Marcus-Bello made the claims during separate interviews on…

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday. In the statement, the family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and asked bloggers and social media influencers to respect its privacy. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo. Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs (MFR) 11/07/1942-16/09/2026 We call on all bloggers and…

Nigerian music stars recorded a strong showing at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, with Davido, Tems and Phyno among the winners. The awards were held on 12 September 2026 in Dallas, Texas. The official results page was updated on Tuesday, recognising artistes and entertainers from across Africa and the diaspora in 41 categories. Davido won Album of the Year for 5ive, while Tems and Ruger took Best Female and Best Male West Africa respectively. Phyno won Best Male Rap Act and Mercy Chinwo was named Best Gospel. Here is the full list of winners: Nigerian Winners Album of the…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commenced a nationwide tour of federal road projects, beginning with an inspection of the Kaduna-Abuja and Kaduna-Kano roads and their impact on students and tertiary institutions. The tour, according to NANS President, Dist. Comr. Babatunde Afeez Akinteye, is aimed at assessing the condition and quality of federal roads leading to tertiary institutions across the country and identifying areas requiring attention. The exercise commenced in Kaduna State with an inspection of the ongoing Federal Government road construction project along the Kaduna-Abuja Road, particularly the section passing through the Federal Co-operative College, Kaduna. Afeez said the…