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Police arrest two suspected armed robbers in Lagos, recover motorcycle

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers, Segun Adeyemi, 32, and Abayomi Ajayi, 24, while they were allegedly attacking residents around the Shoprite ... Read More


Makinde promises pay rise for LAUTECH contract security workers, after emotional appeal

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced an increase in the monthly pay of 65 non-staff security officers working at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teac... Read More


Women leaders push for reserved seats bill, collective political power

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Women leaders, development partners and grassroots advocates have renewed calls for the urgent passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill to boost female representation in governan... Read More


Remi Tinubu launches menstrual hygiene intervention for schoolgirls nationwide

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a nationwide distribution of menstrual hygiene packs aimed at supporting schoolgirls, particularly those in rural communities. Th... Read More


Women leaders warn of backslide on gender equality in Nigeria

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Women leaders and gender inclusion advocates have warned that Nigeria risks sliding backwards on gender equality unless urgent steps are taken to expand women's participation in gov... Read More


Faith disqualified from BBNaija Season 10

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Just days before the grand winner is announced, Faith, one of the most influential housemates in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, has been disqualified following a physical ... Read More


Faith evicted from BBNaija Season 10

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Just days before the grand winner is announced, Faith, one of the most influential housemates in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, has been evicted following a physical alter... Read More


Niger govt signs multi-billion dollar pact with Benin Republic on cotton, food production

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- The Niger State Government has signed a multi-billion dollar Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Benin to boost cotton and food production. The agreement, signed... Read More


Benue Assembly seeks judicial panel on police brutality

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- The Benue State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to establish a judicial panel of inquiry into cases of police brutality and extra-judicial killings in the state. ... Read More


Insecurity: Kwara govt to recruit 2,600 forest guards

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- The Kwara State Government has approved the recruitment of 2,600 additional forest guards to boost the fight against insecurity in parts of the state. The new operatives will join ... Read More