The Federal Government has released over N438 billion to 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. This announcement was made by Suleiman Odapu, Information and Communication Officer of the Federal CARES Support Unit, in a statement issued …

The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Faruk Umar, has initiated an investigation following a viral social media video allegedly showing Hisbah personnel torturing individuals. The probe was launched on Tuesday in response to growing public outcry against the Katsina State Hisbah Board’s activities, which many residents deem anti-social and a …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Alhaji Sulaiman Jimoh, 57, a notorious figure in the Mushin, Lagos drug cartel. Known by his aliases Olowoidiogede and Temo, Jimoh was captured following a confrontation between his gang and NDLEA operatives in the Mushin area. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesman, confirmed …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted claims that it has withdrawn from a planned nationwide protest against economic hardship set for August 1. NLC President, Joe Ajaero clarified that the union cannot withdraw from a protest it did not organize. In a press release titled “The Nigeria Labour Congress …