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Pre-registered SIM Cards Pose Threat to National Security, Police Assert
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) said pre-registered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards sold by vendors of telecommunications companies pose serious threats to national
Troops rescue 25 kidnap victims in Katsina, Zamfara
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 25 kidnapped victims during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara states. The victims were rescued on September 3,
2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all
‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth
Trump says envoys taking plan to ‘end the war’ to Moscow, Kyiv
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was sending envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal to end the four-year-old Ukraine war. “They’re
‘Wealth Must Be Protected’ — Sanusi urges Muslims to embrace ethical investments
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Muslims to diversify and protect their wealth through ethical and Sharia-compliant financial products. Sanusi made the
Ajayi makes history with Diamond League bronze
BRUSSELS — Kanyinsola Ajayi has capped a remarkable 2026 season by becoming the first Nigerian to win a men’s 100m medal at the Diamond League final, after claiming bronze in
INEC offers JAMB biometric technology
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered to assist the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with biometric verification technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the offer on
Iran war is ‘small potatoes’ for US – Trump
President Donald Trump said Friday that the Iran war was “small potatoes” for the United States, a day after Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn’t describe the conflict as
FBI Files: ‘Unlike you, I’m open to scrutiny,’ Atiku tells Tinubu
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to open up his records for public scrutiny, just as he
