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Oyo Police Arrest 18-Year-Old For Defiling Minor

27.02.2026

In its continued efforts towards combating targeted sexual and gender-based violence, as well as safeguarding vulnerable persons and upholding the rule of law across the State, the Oyo State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with defilement of a minor. According to a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (DSP)...

FAAN To End Cash Payments At Airports March 1

27.02.2026

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced Sunday, March 1, to fully implement a cashless and contactless payment system across all airport payment points nationwide. FAAN, who made this announcement on Friday, said the initiative is aimed at improving transaction speed, enhancing safety, and delivering a more seamless payment experience for airport users....

US Assistance To Boost Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts

27.02.2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured Nigerians that the military assistance provided by the United States (US) comes at no cost and does not compromise the country’s sovereignty. New Telegraph recalls that the DHQ confirmed that on February 17, about 100 US military personnel and their associated equipment arrived in Nigeria. According to Maj. Gen....

Youth Policy In Nigeria Is Fragmented, NYCN Calls For Unified

27.02.2026

The Director of Youth Advocacy and Policy at the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and the founder of the Corpers’ Journey Advocacy Network (CJAN), Ajayi Taiwo, has called for comprehensive structural reforms to address what he described as persistent fragmentation in Nigeria’s youth development architecture. Ajayi said that although Nigeria operates a National Youth...

Why We Pay Failed Bank Depositors N5m, N2m

27.02.2026

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said its payment of N5 million to N2 million as a deposit guarantee to depositors of commercial banks that have been liquidated is informed by the provisions of extant laws. The Managing Director (MD) of NDIC, Mr Thompson Oludare Sunday, disclosed this during the 2026 budget defence session...

Sanwo-Olu, CWEIC Chief Sign MoU As Lagos Hosts Largest Commonwealth Investors’ Summit In June

27.02.2026

In June, Lagos State will host the largest gathering of foreign investors from Commonwealth member countries. This follows the formalisation of a strategic partnership between the State Government and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), yesterday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and CWEIC Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Samantha Cohen, signed Memorandum of Understanding at a joint...

NDCMP 2026-2030’ll Strengthen Nigeria’s Drug Control Efforts, Says Marwa

27.02.2026

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Buba Marwa (rtd) yesterday said the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026-2030) will strengthen Nigeria’s ongoing drug control efforts. Marwa stated this at the Agency’s national headquarters in Abuja, while receiving the final summative evaluation report on the performance of the...

Army, NUJ Strengthen Partnership In Sokoto

27.02.2026

The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with journalists in Sokoto State to enhance security and promote public trust. General Koughna assured the chapel of the Division’s commitment to maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a professional working relationship with journalists in the state....

Benue Govt Flags Off 90mw Waste-To-Energy Project

27.02.2026

…Provides over 600 Employment opportunities The Benue State Government has flagged off a 90 megawatt waste-to-energy project designed to generate electricity by converting municipal and industrial solid waste into power and valuable by-products. The project, situated at Atumba village, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, represents a modern, technology-driven solution to waste management challenges...

OAIC Lagos Tasks Women On Contributions To Ecumenism

27.02.2026

The leadership of the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Lagos State, has urged Christian women to prioritize support to the growth of the gospel and ecumenism in Nigeria. This task was given during OAIC Lagos courtesy and congratulatory visit to Her Grace, Dr Oluseye Yomi-Sholoye, Iya Aladura General and Founder of New Seraph Evangelical...