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Over the years, the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers has become more than an annual gathering; it has evolved into a strategic platform for reflection, reform, and renewal within the Nigeria Police Force. Through sustained dialogue, peer review, and collaboration, the retreat, instituted and organised by Lenders Consult International Limited, has delivered tangible rewards in strengthening leadership capacity, improving operational effectiveness, and advancing modern policing practices, Chiemelie Ezeobi reports Over the years, the annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers has grown into one of the most consequential internal reform platforms within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Far from…

The Lagos State Government has shut down another Access Bank branch in Oniru, Lagos, for discharging raw faecal waste into the public drainage system, Dailynaijanews.com reports. The development was disclosed by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. Wahab revealed that the enforcement action followed a tip-off from a whistleblower, which was subsequently verified by officials of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO). According to him, the agency carried out a joint enforcement operation late Wednesday night, leading to the sealing of the bank branch located on…

Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have unveiled nominees for the 12th edition of the awards, ahead of the main ceremony scheduled for May 9. The organisers had earlier announced the appointment of veteran actress, Joke Silva, as Head Judge, succeeding Femi Odugbemi. This year’s edition features 32 categories, comprising 18 jury-voted awards, 11 audience-voted categories, and three special recognition awards, including Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer honours. The organisers also introduced two new categories — Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa) and Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa) — as part of efforts to strengthen the awards’ pan-African…

A huge shipment of Nestle’s crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed in a statement sent to AFP on Saturday that “a truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range has been stolen during transit in Europe”. The shipment, weighing around 12 tonnes, disappeared last week while heading between production and distribution locations, it said. “We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat,” a spokesperson for the brand said, referring to its catchphrase.…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Oyetunji Oyekunle, the speaker was endorsed by Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders in Ibarapaland. According to the statement, the endorsement followed a zonal meeting held in Igboora to discuss preparations for a planned visit by Governor Seyi Makinde, during which a vote of confidence was passed in Ogundoyin. The stakeholders reportedly praised his leadership qualities, loyalty to the party, and contributions to legislative stability in the state. They also…

A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party, citing the need for political realignment. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday He said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.” The former governor described his exit as a difficult decision, noting his longstanding involvement with the party. “As a committed and bonafide member of the party, this was not an easy decision to make. However, considering…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed Mobile Network Operators to compensate subscribers in areas where network quality falls below prescribed standards. In a statement issued on Sunday, Head of Public Affairs at the Commission, Nnenna Ukoha, said affected users will receive airtime credits calculated based on their average spending patterns and their presence within local government areas where service failures occur. “Subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators fail to meet prescribed standards of service delivery. “The compensation will be provided in the form of airtime credits, calculated based on subscribers’ average…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of N350m interest-free loans to 1,000 residents across the state, aimed at empowering small business clusters, boosting local economies, and promoting sustainable development. Beneficiaries received N350,000 each under the Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project, implemented in partnership with the World Bank through its Community Revolving Fund initiative. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Ilorin, AbdulRazaq urged beneficiaries to use the funds responsibly and repay promptly to enable others to benefit. “This World Bank-supported initiative has been designed to provide our women, youth, farmers, and cooperatives with access…

The federal government has approved the disbursement of over N32 Billion to strengthen Primary Health care facilities across the country and improve service delivery. The approval was given at the 14th and the 1st Quarter 2026 meeting of the Ministerial Oversight committee of the Basic Healthcare Provision Funds in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate explained that the funds will be disbursed to BHCPF facilities based on the guideline that was approved in 2025, adding that the Ministry is planning to expand the the number of facilities benetting from the fund.…

Tragedy struck in Ridawa village in Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State when an unspecified number of brick workers were reportedly buried after a pit collapsed in the village. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, while the victims were engaged in digging earth for brick-making. It was gathered that the victims were inside the pit when it suddenly caved in, trapping many of them underground. There are growing fears that several of the trapped workers may have died, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the collapsed pit. According to reports…