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Illegal arms factory uncovered in Katsina village
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Katsina State Command, has uncovered and dismantled an illegal arms fabrication factory in Kore Village, located in the Batagarawa Local Government Area. Four suspects have been arrested in this significant crackdown on the proliferation of illicit weapons. A statement issued to the press and signed by the […]
Female officer dies after being run over by NSCDC vehicle during simulation exercise
A female security officer has died after being hit by an operational vehicle of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) during a simulation exercise in Abuja. Afolabi Babawale, NSCDC spokesperson, confirmed the incident to TheCable on Saturday via a telephone call. The officer’s name had not been officially released as of the time […]
Iran launches retaliatory strikes at targets across Middle East
Iranian forces say they have struck a US naval base in Bahrain, as Iran launched strikes across the region in retaliation for a “massive” and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in […]
Iran strikes US Navy service center in Bahrain
Following a joint US-Israel attack on Iran early Saturday morning, Bahrain’s National Communication Centre has disclosed that the service centre of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet has been “subjected to a missile attack”. According to a statement quoted by the state-run Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the missile strike is coming hours after Iran vowed a […]
INEC Shifts Osun Governorship Election to August 15
By Sola Isola The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the Osun State Governorship Election will now hold on Saturday 15th August, 2026. A statement by Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman, INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, noted that the revised dates are consistent with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 […]
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Remo Stars appoint new technical adviser
Remo Stars, Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) champions, have appointed Usman Abd’Allah as technical adviser. The Ikenne-based club announced Abd’Allah’s appointment on Thursday. Abd’Allah starts his role with immediate effect as the club looks to improve on its poor run of form, but the length of the contract was not revealed. “We are pleased to announce […]
NWFL Premiership MD 9 Wrap: Bayelsa Queens, Robo Queens Emerge First-Round Group Winners
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership wrapped up an enthralling first round of the 2025/26 season on Matchday Nine on Wednesday, with decisive outcomes across centres confirming group leaders and sharpening the race for Super Six qualification. After nine rounds of high-intensity action, Bayelsa Queens finished atop Group A, while Robo Queens secured leadership […]
INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for presidential election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027, as the new date for the presidential and national assembly elections. The commission also fixed February 6, 2027, as the date for governorship and state houses of assembly election. Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education committee, announced the new election […]
Oyo Govt Moves to Curb Rising Cost of Day-Old Chicks, Engages Poultry Stakeholders
The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent rise in the prices of day-old chicks, a trend threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising concerns over food security in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting […]
Oyo Govt Debunks Fake News on Gratuity Payments
The Oyo State Government has debunked a misleading report circulating from an interest group concerning the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, described the report as a misrepresentation of his discussion with the group. According to the Commissioner, during a meeting with the group […]