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Police in Kano arrested a 28-year-old suspected ammunition supplier after a resident’s tip led to his interception in Rimaye Village, Bichi LGA, with officers recovering AK-47 rounds and suspected military gear. Investigations are underway as the command urges sustained community cooperation to disrupt bandit supply chains.
Justcore Realty Construction and Interiors is strengthening its integrated Design-Build model as it expands in Nigeria’s luxury real estate, construction and interior design market, offering end-to-end delivery for residential, commercial and corporate projects. The company says the approach will streamline execution, improve efficiency and ensure consistent quality amid rising demand for premium spaces.
The Nigerian Communications Commission has opened a public consultation on a framework to zero-rate approved educational platforms nationwide, aiming to remove data costs that keep millions of learners from online resources. The plan would enable students to access selected content without charges while embedding safeguards for transparency, sustainability and fair competition.
Hundreds of youths in Badagry endorsed the Hamzat-Sonayon Lagos governorship ticket at a civic reception and rallied behind a 100,000-vote target for President Tinubu and the APC ahead of 2027. Organisers framed the event as recognition of youth-driven community service and growing participation in the state’s political process.
Widely forwarded messages alleging the shooting death of NURTW chieftain Toba Ijaiya and gunfire in Mushin triggered evening panic across parts of Lagos, even as police said there was no report of any shooting. The episode highlights how fast rumours can unsettle daily life and the importance of timely, credible official communication.
Gunmen have abducted Mr. Matthew Kolawale Owoade, headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Igbojaye, Oyo State, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding N30 million for his release. The incident has deepened anxiety among his family, colleagues and residents amid concerns over rising kidnappings in the area.
The alleged murder of Adimike Godwin in Abuja's Guzape District has drawn public attention because two of the three defendants were identified by police as his children. The case, now before FCT High Court 13, centers on charges of culpable homicide and related offences as the defendants await further proceedings.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for an independent international investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, saying Nigerians deserve a full and transparent account of what happened. He said the probe should examine possible institutional failures while the state moves to strengthen security in vulnerable border communities.
Troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace intercepted a vehicle at Samaru Checkpoint in Kaduna State and recovered seven concealed weapons believed to be en route to criminal elements in Niger State. The operation, driven by intelligence and routine checks, underscores the stakes of stopping illegal arms before they reach communities already grappling with insecurity.
All On has opened applications for its 2026 Off-Grid Energy Challenge, offering between $200,000 and $1 million in blended funding to Nigerian clean energy companies. The programme targets scalable solutions that can expand electricity access, create jobs and drive economic opportunities in unserved and underserved communities.
At least 18 people were killed in separate attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, prompting angry youths to carry victims' bodies to the palace of the Och'Idoma in protest. The killings have deepened fear across Benue South and renewed calls for stronger security action.
