World Bank Warns Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy at Risk Without Early Childhood Investment
The World Bank has cautioned that Nigeria’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2050 could falter if urgent investments in early childhood development are not made. Experts speaking…
Lagos CSOs Call for Urgent Makoko Development to Protect Residents
Lagos-based civil society groups have called on the state government to accelerate urban development in Makoko, warning that failure to act could endanger thousands of residents living under high-tension power…
Over 24 Killed, Homes Razed as Gunmen Attack Adamawa Community
More than 24 residents have reportedly been killed after gunmen invaded Kirchinga village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The assailants attacked the community on Tuesday, setting homes,…
Niger to Allocate 1,000 Hectares for Nigerian Army Post-Service Housing Scheme
Governor Mohammad Umaru Bago of Niger State has pledged to allocate 1,000 hectares of land to the Nigerian Army for its post-service housing development programme aimed at supporting retired military…
Gunmen Attack Church in Ondo, Abduct Six Worshippers During Service
Suspected gunmen have attacked a Celestial Church in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting six worshippers during an early morning service. The incident occurred in the early…
IED Explosion Rocks Gusau–Funtua Highway, Trailer Damaged in Zamfara
An Improvised Explosive Device detonated early Wednesday along the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara State, severely damaging a trailer transporting cement at Unguwar Mai Chida and temporarily disrupting vehicular movement. Security…
Gunmen abduct four family members in Babanla, Kwara State
Suspected bandits have abducted four members of the same family in Babanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of…
Tinubu Decorates Olatunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday decorated Tunji Disu with his new rank as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony, held at about 4…
FCTA Suspends Enforcement of Drivers, Riders Permit Levy
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has suspended the enforcement of its Drivers and Riders Permit Levy pending further consultations with stakeholders. The directive was issued by the FCTA…
10 Things to Know About Newly Appointed IGP Tunji Disu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. The announcement was made through a statement by Bayo…