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The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force have fixed April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination of applicants seeking recruitment as police constables. In a statement by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, the commission said the exams will take place at designated centres across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Only candidates who passed the physical and credentials screening will be eligible for the next stage. Qualified applicants are expected to visit the official recruitment portal from April 24 to print their examination invitation slips, which contain details…

Summit Household Solutions Limited has opened its ultra-modern manufacturing facility in Ota, Ogun State, as part of its efforts to scale up production of home and personal care products in Nigeria. The plant, which began operations in April 2025, produces items such as dishwashing liquids, handwash, sanitisers, and multipurpose liquid soaps, with an annual capacity estimated at 7,000 tonnes. Commissioning the facility on behalf of Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Investment, Mr Kehinde Akintomide, said the investment reflects growing confidence in Ogun State’s business environment. He noted that the state hosts over…

A member of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) task force has been shot dead during a confrontation with security personnel over a vehicle seizure operation in Abuja. The incident occurred on Friday in the busy Wuse 2 district, along Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, sparking panic and tension among residents and passersby. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was part of a task force team attempting to impound a vehicle when a dispute broke out with its occupants, reportedly accompanied by unidentified security operatives. According to accounts, the confrontation began at a traffic light after the vehicle was stopped. The driver allegedly protested that…

Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged governors, development partners and philanthropists to prioritise investment in Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as a long-term solution to street begging in Northern Nigeria. He made the appeal in Abuja during the 10th anniversary and documentary premiere of Let’s Talk Humanity Initiative, an organisation focused on the education of deaf and blind individuals. Ganduje criticised the long-standing neglect of people living with disabilities, linking it to the growing number of beggars across the region. He described the situation as “a sorry story,” noting that many are forced to sleep under bridges and on…

Former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, has pushed back against claims that Goodluck Jonathan lacked experience while in office, describing such assertions as “inaccurate” and unsupported by evidence. Yuguda’s remarks follow comments attributed to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who reportedly suggested that some challenges during Jonathan’s presidency stemmed from inexperience, despite acknowledging his personal integrity. Speaking in Abuja, Yuguda argued that Jonathan’s political journey from deputy governor to president demonstrates deep institutional knowledge and leadership exposure. “Having worked closely with President Jonathan across critical sectors of government, I find the label of ‘inexperience’ difficult to reconcile with the…

A Nigerian subscriber has publicly called out MTN Nigeria on X over what he described as unusually rapid data depletion, reigniting concerns about billing transparency in the country’s telecom sector. In a widely circulated complaint, the customer alleged that a weekly data subscription was exhausted in less than 48 hours despite regular usage patterns. “How can someone do a weekly subscription and it finishes in less than 48 hours? I’m spending ₦10,000 every week buying data,” he said, reflecting growing frustration among users over rising data costs and perceived inconsistencies in usage tracking. The complaint adds to a pattern of…

Telecom operator MTN Nigeria has started crediting subscribers with airtime as compensation for poor quality of service, in line with a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Checks show that several customers have begun receiving notification messages informing them of the credits. One such message reads: “Dear Customer, your account has been credited with ₦341 airtime for quality of service issues in January 2026. Thank you for your understanding.” The credits, however, vary across users. While some subscribers reported receiving as low as ₦20 or ₦91, others said they got higher amounts such as ₦284 and ₦341, with a…

FIFA has reaffirmed that Iran will compete at the 2026 World Cup, shutting down suggestions that Italy could take their place. The tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has faced political tension over Iran’s participation due to the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel. Speculation intensified after Paolo Zampolli proposed to Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino that Italy should replace Iran. Zampolli argued that Italy’s football pedigree, including four World Cup titles, justified inclusion. However, FIFA made its stance clear by referencing Infantino’s recent remarks: “Iran is coming, for sure.” Iran’s embassy strongly…

The 72-hour ultimatum issued by Boko Haram to the Nigerian government over 416 abducted residents in Borno State has expired without any official response, as uncertainty deepens over the fate of hundreds still in captivity. Twelve victims abducted from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area have managed to escape, offering a rare glimmer of hope. However, 404 others remain unaccounted for, with fears growing over their safety. The insurgents had demanded a N5 billion ransom, warning that failure to comply would result in the captives being permanently lost. They also threatened to scatter the victims across multiple locations if…

Nigeria has begun decentralising its electricity sector following the implementation of the Electricity Act 2023, with a growing number of states assuming control of their local power markets and regulatory processes. The shift means electricity consumers in participating states will no longer direct complaints to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), but instead to state-level regulators established to oversee electricity generation, distribution, and consumer protection within their jurisdictions. In a public notice outlining the transition, NERC said states that have completed the required legal and regulatory steps would assume responsibility for electricity regulation within their territories, including handling customer complaints…