Day: July 15, 2026

Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists, Robbers, Rescue Abducted Children in Nationwide Crackdown

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a series of operational successes across several states of the federation within the last 24 hours, leading to the arrest of suspected kidnappers, cultists, armed robbers and human traffickers, while also rescuing abducted children and recovering arms, vehicles and other exhibits. A situation report released by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) on Wednesday showed that police commands nationwide responded to multiple violent crimes, launched rescue operations and intensified investigations into attacks linked to banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery. In Kebbi State, detectives are…

Federal High Court Unveils New Rules to Fast-Track Pre-Election Cases

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal High Court has unveiled the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, introducing fresh measures aimed at accelerating the hearing and determination of pre-election disputes in line with constitutional and electoral timelines. The development was disclosed in a press release issued on Tuesday by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, who said the amended Practice Directions were issued by the Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, OFR. The amendment revised the initial Federal…

DHQ Reaffirms Commitment to Military Veterans’ Welfare, Promises Pension, Salary Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of retired military personnel, assuring veterans that the implementation of the recently approved salary increase and corresponding pension adjustments is being pursued through the appropriate statutory processes. The assurance was given during a one-day strategic retreat convened by the DHQ with the leadership of various Military Veterans’ Associations at the Army Headquarters Command Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja. Organised in collaboration with the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers’ Association of Nigeria (RANAO), the retreat served as a…

Akpabio Declares National Assembly Open Week, Urges Greater Transparency, Public Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday declared open the 2026 National Assembly Open Week, urging lawmakers to deepen transparency, accountability and citizen participation in the legislative process. The opening ceremony, held at the House of Representatives Chamber in Abuja, marked the commencement of the annual initiative aimed at showcasing the legislature’s commitment to openness, strengthening public confidence and fostering engagement between lawmakers and citizens. Declaring the weeklong event open, Akpabio described Parliament as an institution that belong to the Nigerian people, stressed that democracy can only thrive when…