The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the rising incidence of human rights violations across Nigeria, revealing that it received 327,154
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Zumunta Association to train 1,000 Northern youths in ICT, launch medical outreach
The Zumunta Association USA Inc., a U.S.-based nonprofit, has announced plans to train 1,000 youths from northern Nigeria in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as
Police rescue kidnap victims, arrest eight suspects, recover arms in nationwide crackdown
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on violent crimes, cultism, kidnapping, and illegal arms trafficking through a series of
U.S. Embassy in Nigeria requires visa applicants to make social media accounts public
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a new directive requiring all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas—primarily students and exchange visitors—to
Okpebholo approves ₦1bn annual bursary for Edo tertiary students
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved an annual ₦1 billion bursary scheme for students of Edo origin enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
CAS honors NAF veterans at nationwide reunion
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on July 5, 2025, held a nationwide Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Veterans’ Parley to honour retired personnel for
FG grants five-month amnesty for expired visa regularisation
The Federal Government has announced a five-month amnesty programme for foreign nationals with expired visas to regularise their immigration status without penalties. In a statement
NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in lipsticks, property papers; dismantles major drug rings Nationwide
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cocaine shipments concealed in lipstick containers and property title documents en route to the United Kingdom
US trains 17 West African health emergency officers in Abuja
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), in partnership with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, has concluded the
IGP Egbetokun mourns retired AIG Liman Shettima
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Liman Shettima, OFR,
