Written by The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said that 11,566 police personnel have been recalled following the presidential directive to withdraw police officers from VIP protection. Egbetokun, who disclosed this during the strategic officers conference, also said that the redeployment of the affected personnel to underserved communities had since commenced. READ ALSO: Tinubu … Continue reading “VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has departed Guinea-Bissau, following the coup that led to the overtake of government in the West African country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed that Jonathan left on a special flight with members of his delegation and is safe. “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe and out … Continue reading “Coup: Ex-President Jonathan Very Safe, Out Of Guinea-Bissau — Foreign Affairs Ministry”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own — otherwise his army would take it by force. The Russian army has been slowly but steadily grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outnumbered and outgunned Ukrainian forces. Washington … Continue reading “Putin Says Russia Will Fight On Unless Ukraine Cedes Land”
The European Space Agency announced Thursday it had secured a budget of €22.1 billion to fund its programmes for the next three years, as the continent aims to ramp up its space efforts. The amount is five billion euros more than the ESA’s 23 member states committed in 2022 — and is almost all … Continue reading “European Space Agency Secures Record €22bn Budget”
The man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House on Wednesday was an Afghan national who worked alongside US forces in Afghanistan, US media reported. The US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded two blocks from the White House. The police said the suspect had been taken into … Continue reading “What We Know About National Guard Shooting Suspect”
The Senate has commenced the process of amending the nation’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act as lawmakers passed the amendment bill through first reading during plenary today. READ ALSO: Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack The bill sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, followed resolutions reached just 24 hours earlier when senators, … Continue reading “Senate Begins Process To Amend Terrorism Act”
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has presented a proposed 2026 budget of ₦642 billion to the Kebbi State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Budget of Transformation and People’s Empowerment,” prioritises development and accountability through significant investments in infrastructure. According to the governor, the proposal includes provisions for the Kebbi State Security Trust … Continue reading “Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly”
A Kenyan court declared parts of a law that prevented farmers from selling and sharing seeds unconstitutional on Thursday, in a ruling welcomed by campaigners. Smallholder farmers make up 70 percent of the East African country’s agricultural sector and rely on the informal sharing of seeds when they are in short supply. Some fear … Continue reading “Kenya Court Says Parts Of Seed Sharing Law ‘Unconstitutional”
With no backpack, books, or uniform, 11-year-old Layan Haji navigates the ruins of Gaza City and heads to a makeshift classroom after two years of war halted her education. But the school is not what she is used to. Painted walls and students’ artwork no longer adorn the walls and hallways — instead, tents … Continue reading “Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms”
Police authorities in Ondo have arrested two men: 25-year-old Shina Jacob and 32-year-old Felix Olalekan for allegedly stabbing a police officer to death in Akure, the state capital. The Public Relations Officer of the Ondo Police Command, Olusola Ayanlade, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists. Ayanlade noted that, on Wednesday … Continue reading “Two Arrested For Stabbing Policeman To Death In Ondo”