Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi has said that traditional rulers and religious leaders must actively discourage all forms of division, extremism, hate speech, and discrimination, while encouraging dialogue, understanding, and cooperation across ethnic, religious, and regional lines. Sanusi disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 National Social Cohesion Dialogue and unveiling of the 2026 Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey report with the theme, “Strengthening the role of religious and traditional institutions as key agents of social cohesion.” The Kano Emir who was represented by the Falakin Kano, Muktar Bello noted that the theme was both timely and…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu has deployed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, Dankombo Morris to Plateau State on an operational assessment visit following recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of the State. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu in a statement issued Thursday said during the visit on Tuesday, Morris visited Kawel Community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area, where he engaged community leaders, traditional authorities, and other critical stakeholders to assess the security situation and reinforce ongoing efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the…
The Nigeria Police Force has disclaimed the false and misleading narrative accompanying a viral video circulating on social media which alleged that a uniformed police officer was seen interacting with armed bandits in Katsina State. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu in a statement issued Wednesday said for the avoidance of doubt, the individuals featured in the video are not bandits. He added: “They are duly recognized members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and registered hunters who are actively supporting ongoing security operations in collaboration with security agencies in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of…
As part of efforts to address the escalating security issues in the country, the Senate Wednesday passed the Bill seeking to establish state police across the federation. The legislation seeks to establish a state policing framework that would operate concurrently with the existing federal police system, effectively ending the exclusive control of policing by the federal government. The passage followed a rigorous clause-by-clause consideration of the bill and came after more than two-thirds of senators voted in support through a manual voting process conducted on the floor of the chamber. Leading the debate on the Bill, Senate Leader, Opeyemi…
The Commissioner of Police in Osun state, CP Ibrahim Gotan has warned political parties that destruction, defacement or removal of opponents’ billboards, banners, posters, and other campaign materials must stop. He said such acts are not only unlawful but are capable of provoking retaliation, creating tension, and escalating political hostility. Gotan gave the warning on Wednesday in Osogbo during the interactive session with critical stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming Osun State gubernatorial election. He stated: “The destruction, defacement, or removal of opponents’ billboards, banners, posters, and other campaign materials must stop. “Such acts are not only unlawful but are…
The federal government has directed regulatory and security agencies to clamp down on the diversion, hoarding and illegal storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as part of measures to stabilise prices and ensure adequate supply across the country. It directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to strengthen market oversight, develop a robust pricing framework to guide the market, and sanction operators engaged in practices that distort the market. It also urged the NMDPRA to collaborate with the Department of State Services (DSS), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force to…
The presidency has described the comment of the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, based on a comparison with the British Prime Minister’s voluntary exit, as misplaced and childish. The Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued said his call also reflecit a selective and distorted view of Nigeria’s realities since 2023. He added: “His view is also simplistic, as is often the case anytime he opens his mouth. Obi forgets our country does not run a parliamentary system of government like…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). The Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Monday said he succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Aina, who resigned his appointment after less than one year in office. Tinubu appointed Aina in July last year and the board members were inaugurated in November 2025. Ogundipe, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (2017–2022), is a professor of Botany with expertise in molecular plant taxonomy, biosystematics, ethnobotany, cytogenetics, forensic botany, and ecological conservation.…
The Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai has rescued over 47 persons, mostly women and children who were held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State on 20 June 2026. Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni said the successful rescue operation was made possible through sustained aggressive pressure and relentless offensive operations conducted by the troops against ISWAP enclaves in the Lake Chad region. He noted that the unrelenting ground and air offensives forced the terrorists to abandon their positions in confusion, enabling the victims to escape from prolonged captivity. Goni…
Troops of Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamm have neutralised terrorists, foiled a terrorist attack and thwarted a kidnapping attempt and recovered a large cache of arms and rustled livestock in Sokoto and Katsina states. Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Monday said the first of these decisive encounters occurred on 21 June, 2026 when armed terrorists attempted to infiltrate Tureta town in Sokoto State. Responding swiftly to actionable intelligence, he noted that the vigilant troops engaged the criminals, forcing them to abandon their sinister mission and flee. Danja stressed that following this initial encounter, aerial…