STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
Read More
The Kogi State Government has announced the interception of a large cache of arms and ammunition believed to have been destined for criminal networks operating within and around the state, in a major security breakthrough that underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-led operations against criminal elements. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed...
Read More
By Festus Fifen In the contemporary Nigerian landscape, the sound of sirens and the sight of khaki-clad men wielding batons—or increasingly, assault rifles—have become as ubiquitous as the traffic in Lagos or the kulikuli seller in Kano. From the gated communities of Lekki, Maitama, Guzape , Osubi, Effurun to the remote farming outposts of...
Read More
Africa News,
Breaking News,
community,
Crime,
Defence,
Featured,
Governance,
Justice,
Legal,
Nigeria Capital,
Nigeria News,
Police,
Politics
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Architect Sonny Echono, has called for a strictly merit-based process in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria’s federal universities. Echono made the call while delivering a public lecture on research findings at the University of Abuja, where he warned that political interference in leadership selection...
Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London As the world commemorates World Sickle Cell Day, Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has approved free health insurance coverage for persons living with sickle cell disorder across the state. The landmark intervention is aimed at easing the financial burden associated with the management of...
Read More
Calls for Evidence-Based Investigations and Protection of Democratic Institutions A coalition of civil society advocates under the banner of the Ekens and Hellas Humanitarian Foundation (EAHHF) has formally petitioned several international organisations and diplomatic missions over what it describes as the growing danger of “trial by accusation” in Nigeria’s political space. Documents made available to...
Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The successful rescue of five kidnapped victims by troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has been described by the Kogi state government as another major breakthrough in the ongoing offensive lunched against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements operating within parts of the state. The commissioner...
Read More
Nigeria’s political and security environment has come under renewed scrutiny following a strongly worded “State of the Nation” statement issued by a group of respected elder statesmen, diplomats, academics, former public officials, and civil society leaders. The intervention comes at a particularly sensitive moment. Since the statement was issued, the nation has continued to grapple...
Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Association of Yoruba Descendants Finland (AYDF) Europe announces its Yoruba Day 2026 Celebrations with promises of a vibrant, colourful, and unforgettable cultural celebration that will bring together Yoruba descendants, friends, and lovers of African culture in Finland. Holding on Saturday, 29th August 2026, this year’s Yoruba...
Read More
Nigeria has reinforced its position as a continental leader in education sector digital transformation following the presentation of its Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) at the 2026 DHIS2 Annual Conference held in Oslo, Norway. The Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, showcased Nigeria’s education data reform journey before a global audience of...
Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has formally briefed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on the successful security operation that led to the neutralisation of notorious terrorist and bandit kingpin, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, detailed how a joint force of Federal...
Read More
Africa News,
Breaking News,
community,
Crime,
Defence,
Governance,
Justice,
Legal,
Military,
Nigeria News,
Politics
15
49.0138
8.38624
arrow
0
arrow
1
4000
1
1
fade
https://bentelevision.com
300
1
