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October 21, 2026

Plateau Youth Coalition Rejects Fulani Groups’ Petition, Backs DSS and Operation Rainbow

By Festus Fifen   A coalition of indigenous youth groups from Plateau State on Wednesday rejected a petition by Fulani associations accusing security agencies of bias, and called on the Federal Government not to remove the state’s Department of State Services (DSS) director.   Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Coalition of Indigenous... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Crime, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
October 18, 2026

APC Wins All 21 LG Chairmanship Seats, 239 Councillorships In Kogi LG Election 

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 21 local government chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship seats in the Kogi State local government election.   The elections were conducted on Saturday by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC).   The results were announced by the Kogi State... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Justice, Nigeria News, Politics
October 18, 2026

BEYOND THE BULLETS: Nigeria Ex-IGP Abubakar Presents Book on Policing Terrorism Democratically

By Festus Fifen   Nigeria Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Saturday formally presented his book and account of his stewardship as a police officer, “Beyond the Bullets” Policing Terrorism in a Democratic System, at a public launch attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan and industrialist Aliko Dangote amd other notable Nigerians including Governor... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Crime, Education, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics, Technology
October 17, 2026

CYBERSECURITY: Be Careful with Free WiFi in Public Places – AIG Ezima Cautions Nigerians 

By Festus Fifen   The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to be careful about the networks they connect to and the information they share online especially when using Free Internet Networks in public places, as fraudsters increasingly use digital platforms to target victims with investment scams, romance fraud and sexual extortion especially financial scams... Read More
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October 16, 2026

LG poll: Police beef up security in Kogi 

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kogi State Police Command has strengthened its operational arrangements ahead of the local government election scheduled for Saturday.   The command assured residents of its commitment to providing a secure environment for the peaceful conduct of the exercise.   A statement issued on Thursday by the command’s... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 16, 2026

Gov Ododo Congratulates Abdullahi On Election As NBBF President

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s Special Adviser, Ismail Isah. Ododo said he was delighted by Abdullahi’s emergence and expressed confidence in... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 16, 2026

CYBER SECURITY: Look Inward, Your Own Staff May Be The weak Link- IGP Disu Charges Fintechs 

By Festus Fifen   The Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police IGP Olatunji Disu on Thursday told banks, fintechs and payment firms to stop watching only the outside door stating that the next big fraud may come from someone with a staff Identification.   Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign at... Read More
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October 14, 2026

World Bank, IFAD Strengthen Global Partnership to Boost Rural Investment, Food Security and Youth Employment

As governments confront rising food insecurity, youth unemployment and climate-related agricultural pressures, international development institutions are seeking stronger investment partnerships to transform rural economies into engines of sustainable growth. For Africa and other developing regions, where millions depend on smallholder agriculture, improving access to finance, technology and markets could strengthen food production, expand entrepreneurship and... Read More
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October 13, 2026

MILITARY PENSION: Board, Veterans Seek Common Ground Over Pension Adjustment Disputes

By Festus Fifen The Nigeria Military Pensions Board (MPB) and military veterans have agreed on the need for transparent engagement and clarification of pension computations following complaints over the recent consequential adjustment. The Chairman of MPB, AVM Mikail Abdulraheem, gave the assurance during an interactive session with veterans in Abuja on Tuesday, explaining the legal... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Defence, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
October 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Security Demands Intelligence, Technology and Cooperation, Not Force Alone – Gen. Musa (Rtd)

By Festus Fifen   The Nigeria Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), has said Nigeria’s security challenges can no longer be addressed by military strength alone, stressing that the country’s response must combine effective combat operations with timely intelligence, modern technology, sound planning and closer cooperation among security institutions.   Speaking at the... Read More
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