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INEC To Deploy 1.4 Million Corps Members For 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced that a total of 14, million National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members will be deployed for the 2027 general elections.
The Hon. Chairman of the Independent National…
Bayelsa Host Community Laments Over Crime Surge , Poor Infrastructure
Residents of Yenagoa-Ovom community in Bayelsa State are raising alarms over relentless insecurity and dilapidated infrastructure plaguing their area.
They lament severe challenges from crumbling roads and buildings alongside rising…
LASG To Launch Regulatory Zonal Offices For Electricity Consumer Access
The Lagos State Government, via the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC),has disclosed plans to establish regulatory zonal offices across the state in the third quarter of the year.
LASERC hosted its inaugural…
Ijaw National Congress Crisis Deepens As Gov Diri Opposes New Exco Amid Court Battle
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised the outgoing Prof. Benjamin Okaba-led executive committee of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Electoral Committee not to proceed with the advertised inauguration of a new…
Lagos Red Cross Hails Volunteers’ Resilience On World Red Cross Day
By Roland Ekama
The Lagos State Branch of the Red Cross Society has celebrated World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day today Friday May 8 2026 under the theme "United in Humanity," honouring volunteers for their selfless service…
Ogboinbiri Crisis: Gov. Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler, Chiefs, Sets Up Interim Governing Committee
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has directed the immediate removal of the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Chief Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, following the intractable conflict in…
EFFURUN KILLING : Police Dismisses Officers
The Nigeria Police Force has issued an update on disciplinary measures after the fatal shooting of Mr. Mene Ogidi on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State.
Sequel to the earlier directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP…
Bayelsa Okays Use Of Kinetic, Non-Kinetic Approaches For Tackling Insecurity.
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, said the adoption of both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches in the fight against banditry, kidnapping, insurgency and other forms of criminality will help in tackling insecurity…
Nigerian Navy Averts Major Disaster With Swift Fire Response At Kirikiri Correctional Quarters
The Nigerian Navy's rapid intervention prevented a potential catastrophe after a midnight fire erupted at the Kirikiri Correctional Service Quarters in Apapa, Lagos, on April 22, 2026.
According to a statement on Thursday, disclosed that…
LAKE CHAD: Troops Neutralise Over 30 ISWAP Members , Destroy Boats In Precision Strike
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in sustained offensive operations conducted in the night of 21/22 April 2026, delivered devastating precision air strikes that dismantled ISWAP terrorist logistics…