The Cross River State Police Command has intensified efforts to tackle cultism, political thuggery and other forms of youth-related violence at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, disclosed this during a meeting with the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Offiong, and members of the management team in Calabar. Ordue
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control ,NAFDAC, has raised concerns over the growing circulation of counterfeit products in Nigeria, linking a significant portion of the trade to organised Chinese syndicates. The agency said the activities of the syndicates had contributed to the increasing availability of fake and substandard products in the
Residents in several parts of Abuja are experiencing another electricity outage following the tripping of a 100MVA transformer at the Apo 132kV/33kV Transmission Substation. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed the development in a public notice issued on Wednesday, attributing the disruption to a fault involving the transformer. According to the transmission company, oil
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has rejected reports that its structure has merged with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s Legal Adviser, Yahaya Garkuwa, described the claim as false, alleging that individuals linked to a rival faction were impersonating PDP officials and spreading misinformation. Speaking
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi during his visit to Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable in a democratic society. Atiku said political differences should not justify violence or attempts to intimidate political opponents, particularly as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify. CSONews24 reports that suspected
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Wednesday has criticised former Governor Samuel Ortom over his claim that 23 government vehicles allocated to him were seized after he left office. Ortom had alleged that the vehicles were legitimately allocated to him by the state government and accused the Alia administration of recovering them without due process.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 12 civilians and thwarted separate abduction attempts during operations in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The operations were conducted on Monday, September 7, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and protect communities and
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has rejected allegations that aspirants seeking its tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections were subjected to illegal payments or preferential treatment. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, made the clarification in a statement issued on Monday, describing reports that aspirants were asked to pay for party tickets as
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has opened up on his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, amid renewed political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. CSONews24 reports that Ortom and Wike were members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) G-5 governors, alongside former governors Seyi Makinde, Okezie Ikpeazu
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ,NDC, Peter Obi, has explained his decision to attend the launch of the Allied Peoples Movement ,APM, campaign office associated with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Obi disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday. Obi said his presence at the event was