The (NAPTIP) has commenced moves to investigate allegations of child sexual abuse and misconduct linked to a daycare facility reportedly owned by the mother of popular Nigerian singer, . The development follows a wave of renewed backlash on social media after an old tweet attributed to the singer resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter). The…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following the resignation of Mr Kayode Egbetokun from the nation’s top policing office. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition within the Nigeria Police Force, coming months after President Tinubu had approved an extension of Egbetokun’s tenure beyond the…

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the Government of Japan, has unveiled a $50 million fund dedicated to supporting Nigerian startups addressing critical social and economic challenges. The initiative is designed to provide not only capital injection but also technical support, positioning emerging ventures to…

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has inspected ongoing hostel construction at the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BUAST), Ihugh — reinforcing his administration’s resolve to strengthen educational infrastructure across the state. Walking through the project site, the Governor expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, describing education…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted suspected drug traffickers at the busy Seme border corridor, arresting a woman who allegedly concealed illicit substances under a fabricated pregnancy and another who reportedly ingested dozens of wraps of cocaine in a desperate attempt to evade detection. The operation, carried out at the…