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Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dismantled an alleged illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State, arresting two suspects and recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles. The military said related intelligence-led operations in the South-East and Cross River also exposed wider arms supply networks involving security personnel and other suspects.
The Oba of Benin on Thursday directed traditional worshippers, priests, priestesses and palace physicians to invoke ancestral justice against kidnappers, violent criminals and their collaborators. The ceremony reflected growing public anxiety over insecurity in Edo State and across Nigeria, while underscoring the enduring role of traditional institutions in communal life.
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund and Africa Global Economic Forum have launched a partnership to provide up to ₦250 million in affordable financing for Lagos-based MSMEs, startups, and women- and youth-led businesses. The initiative is expected to pre-screen more than 1,000 businesses and support the creation or sustenance of over 2,000 jobs during the 2026 programme cycle.
Police have launched an investigation after retired broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard were found dead at her Abeokuta residence, with her vehicle reported missing from the premises.
The Lagos State Government has ordered immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary drainage channels after weeks of heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across several parts of the state. Officials say the move is aimed at improving flood control as residents in vulnerable communities face continued weather-related disruption.
Five Nigerian traders have returned home after nearly 10 months in detention at MACA Prison in Abidjan, following diplomatic intervention by the Federal Government. Their release brought relief and grief, as one member of the group, Usama Murtala, died a day after regaining freedom.
The FCID in Alagbon, Lagos, has postponed its investigation into a dispute involving four nurses and Abby's Paediatric Care after the complainant and its lawyer failed to appear. The nurses used the session to restate allegations of poor welfare, underpayment and interference with clinical duties, raising broader concerns about patient safety and workplace conditions.
Organisers of the Geneith Health Competition say the nationwide initiative is using education, advocacy and youth engagement to prepare students to confront Nigeria’s malaria burden. While the ₦1 billion prize package has drawn attention, promoters say the deeper goal is to raise informed young leaders who can influence healthier communities.
Delta State Commissioner of Police Yemi Oyeniyi has warned officers against misconduct and rights violations, saying impunity will no longer be tolerated in the Force. During a tour of Warri Area Command, he also sought closer collaboration with traditional rulers and residents to strengthen community policing across the state.
The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has expressed grief over the death of the Onipokia of Ipokia Kingdom, Oba Yisa Olaniyan, Adelakun. The Command described the late monarch as a key partner in promoting peace, border security and community development in Ipokia.
Nigerian EdTech entrepreneur Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze has won the UNDP Timbuktoo EdTech Programme, emerging first among 1,429 applicants from 47 African countries. Her victory brings a $10,000 prize to Data-Entry Academy by Accountinghub and highlights Nigeria’s growing role in Africa’s education technology sector.
