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Anambra State has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in digital innovation and governance by sweeping four major awards at the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) held at the Crispan Suite & Event Centre (Gowon Hall), Opposite Air Force Base, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State, from December 8–12, 2025. With the theme “Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Sustainable Growth Through Innovation”, this year’s Council brought together federal and state governments, industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders to evaluate progress and shape Nigeria’s digital future. A key highlight of the…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying a young boy found unconscious following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Abuja. According to the Command, the incident was reported on December 10, 2025, when two Good Samaritans, Mr. Naziru Ibrahim and Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed, discovered the boy—believed to be between 12 and 15 years old—lying unconscious near the Apo Roundabout transformer at about 8:00 p.m. The duo immediately transported him to Sahad Hospital in Apo Resettlement, where he is currently receiving medical care but remains unconscious. Efforts are ongoing to establish his identity…

The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed a viral social media report alleging that a police officer attached to the Agency was caught stealing while on duty, describing the claim as false and malicious. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the Agency explained that the officer was part of the Taskforce Environmental Services Unit on a routine enforcement operation along Brown Street, Oshodi, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m., when the team was violently attacked by a mob. According to the Taskforce, the operation focused on clearing road obstructions, including indiscriminately displayed…

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, will host a free virtual training on the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA) as part of its commitment to helping small businesses prepare for the upcoming legislation. The masterclass is scheduled for 10:00 AM (Nigerian time) on Friday, 12 December 2025. It will provide participants with clear insights into changes in the tax framework, the impact on income and business operations, and practical steps to avoid penalties in 2026. Attendees will also learn strategies to stay ahead in an evolving regulatory environment. The Nigerian government enacted major tax reforms on 26 June 2025…

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral social media claim alleging that a police inspector seen being beaten in a circulating video was caught stealing. According to a ptess release on Thursday, 11 December 2025, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Command clarified that the officer in the video is a member of the Lagos State Taskforce who was attacked while enforcing the state’s ban on wrong parking along Brown Street, Oshodi. According to the police, the inspector had stopped a motorist attempting to park illegally when the…

Bayelsa is set to have more products of the Governor’s Football Tournament ply their trade with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs and even outside the shores of the country. This followed a disclosure by the lead scout of an international scouting programme which got underway in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The international scouting programme for youths in the state, is put together by the organizers of the Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Sports Development as well as the Football Association. Speaking to…

By Adewole Kehinde As the world marks International Human Rights Day 2025 under the theme “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials,” it is impossible to overlook the critical role of law enforcement in shaping how human rights are protected, respected, and experienced in daily life. The United Nations has rightly observed that in this period of global turbulence and unpredictability, where insecurity, disaffection, and alienation are rising, there is a renewed need to reinforce human rights as the foundation of peace, justice, and societal trust. In Nigeria, this message resonates deeply. And today, it is fitting to commend the Inspector-General of…

….. Calls For Stronger Medical Support Systems The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, declared open the Conference of Heads of Police Healthcare Facilities Nationwide, emphasizing the growing importance of medical services in modern policing. The conference, themed *“Transforming Policing in Nigeria: The Evolving Role of the Directorate of Force Medical Services,”* brought together senior police medical professionals to chart a new direction for healthcare delivery within the Nigeria Police Force. In his remarks, the IGP said the future of policing requires not only courage but also physical, emotional, and psychological resilience.…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected ammunition supplier alleged to be linked to a banditry network operating in Zamfara State. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, operatives of the Tactical Team apprehended the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Ahmed Abubakar of Gusau, Zamfara State, at about 3:30 p.m. on December 7 in the Anguwan Dodo area of Gwagwalada. Preliminary investigations indicated that Abubakar had been in contact with an associate, Yusuf Mohammed, in an attempt to procure 1,000 rounds of ammunition allegedly intended for supply…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has promised that the second edition of the Niger Delta games to be hosted by Edo State in 2026 will be bigger and better. The NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, and the Chairman, Main Organising Committee, Alabo Boma Iyaye, gave the assurance during the inaugural meeting for the Niger Delta Games at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. He expressed delight at the success of the maiden edition, held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in 2025, and assured that the games in Edo State would be more colourful and exciting. Iyaye stated that…