NATIONAL NEWS Archives - Famous Reporters

Nov

05

2026

50,000 Relief Scam: GOMEP-NG President Warns Nigerians Against Fake Registration Links

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50,000 Relief Scam: GOMEP-NG President Warns Nigerians Against Fake Registration Links Nigerians hoping to benefit from the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief intervention are being warned to watch out for fake registration links and fraudsters seeking to steal their money or personal information. ABUJA — Nigerians have been warned to be cautious of fraudsters exploiting public interest in the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief intervention to defraud unsuspecting citizens. The warning was issued by the National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, who urged members of the public to ignore online links,…

Nov

03

2026

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37 Nigerian Detainees, Including 14 Children, Died After Drinking Urine, Sweat in Niger NSCDC Cell

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37 Nigerian Detainees, Including 14 Children, Died After Drinking Urine, Sweat in Niger NSCDC Cell Imagine being locked in an overcrowded cell without drinking water or a functioning toilet, desperately crying for help until death. An investigative report has exposed the horrific final hours of 37 Nigerian detainees, including 14 children, in Niger State. Thirty-seven detainees, including 14 children, reportedly endured severe suffering before dying in an overcrowded detention cell operated by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, with some allegedly forced to drink urine and sweat due to a lack of drinking water. The…

Oct

31

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Opens 2026 National Awards Nominations

NATIONAL NEWS#AkpovokeOtiti, #ExcellenceAndLeadership, #GOMEPNationalAwards2026, #GOMEPNG, #NationalRecognition, #NigerianAwards

GOMEP-NG Opens 2026 National Awards Nominations Nigeria is full of individuals making remarkable contributions to their communities and professions. Now, GOMEP-NG is giving the public an opportunity to ensure their efforts receive the recognition they deserve. GOMEP-NG has opened nominations for its 2026 National Awards, inviting Nigerians to recommend outstanding individuals across business, politics, education, entertainment, technology and public service. ABUJA – The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has opened nominations for its 2026 National Awards, inviting Nigerians to identify and nominate individuals whose outstanding contributions have positively impacted their professions, institutions and communities. The…

Oct

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Odita Hails IGP Disu on Police Reforms, Accountability

NATIONAL NEWS#IGPDisu, #NationalSecurity, #NigeriaPoliceForce, #OditaSunday, #PoliceAccountability, #PoliceReforms, #PublicTrust, #SilentHeroesAwards

Odita Hails IGP Disu on Police Reforms, Accountability Nigerians want a police force they can trust. Odita says achieving that goal requires more than fighting crime; it demands accountability, professionalism and reforms that put citizens first. Odita has commended IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, stressing that effective policing requires institutional reforms, accountability, professional training and stronger public trust. LAGOS — The Founder of the Silent Heroes Awards Initiative (SHA), Comrade Odita Sunday, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his leadership approach, commitment to professionalism and efforts to strengthen public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).…

Oct

27

2026

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Ebola Outbreak: NCDC Tracks 54 Contacts as Nigeria Steps Up Surveillance

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Ebola Outbreak: NCDC Tracks 54 Contacts as Nigeria Steps Up Surveillance Nigeria’s Ebola response enters a critical phase as the NCDC identifies 54 contacts and continues searching for others who may have been exposed. Nigeria has identified 54 primary contacts linked to its confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case, with more than 40 in quarantine in Abuja and six monitoring themselves at home, according to the NCDC. Nigeria’s Ebola response has entered a critical contact-tracing phase, with health authorities identifying 54 primary contacts linked to the country’s confirmed case. Although the patient has been evacuated to Switzerland for further medical care, the…

Oct

24

2026

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Tinubu Moves to Clear Arrears as IGP Disu Pushes Welfare Reforms

NATIONAL NEWS#FamousReporters, #FederalGovernment, #IGPDisu, #NigeriaPoliceForce, #PenCom, #PensionArrears, #PoliceWelfare, #RetirementBenefits, #Tinubu

Tinubu Moves to Clear Arrears as IGP Disu Pushes Welfare Reforms President Tinubu is moving to address outstanding arrears owed to retired police officers, as IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu pushes for reforms to improve retirement benefits and welfare. After years of service to the nation, retired police officers may be approaching a turning point as President Tinubu moves to address outstanding arrears, while IGP Disu pushes for reforms to improve their welfare. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has stepped up efforts to address the welfare challenges facing retired police officers, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration moves to…

Oct

24

2026

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Plateau Kidnap: Troops Rescue Victim as Abductions Raise Concern

NATIONAL NEWS#BreakingNews, #FamousReporters, #JosSouth, #nigerianarmy, #NigeriaSecurity, #OperationEnduringPeace, #PlateauKidnapping, #PlateauState

Plateau Kidnap: Troops Rescue Victim as Abductions Raise Concern A kidnap victim has been rescued unharmed in Plateau State, but reports of at least eight abductions in one month and millions of naira paid in ransom have left residents worried about their safety. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued a kidnap victim unharmed in Gura Topp, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, following reports of repeated abductions in the area. The rescue comes amid concerns over the growing number of kidnapping incidents along the Lo Pam Dyet, Gura Topp and Rahol Kanang axis, where at least…

Oct

22

2026

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#Imo NYSC Kidnap: 5 Suspects Arrested, Arraigned Over ₦950m Ransom Demand

NATIONAL NEWS#CrimeNews, #Dss, #ImoState, #Kidnapping, #NigeriaNews, #NYSC, #Securitynews

#Imo NYSC Kidnap: 5 Suspects Arrested, Arraigned Over ₦950m Ransom Demand Twenty prospective corps members abducted while travelling to their NYSC orientation camps in Imo State have been rescued, but the case has taken a new turn as five suspects face trial over the alleged kidnapping and a reported ₦950 million ransom demand. Five suspects have been arrested and arraigned before an Imo State High Court over the alleged kidnapping of 20 prospective NYSC members and a reported ₦950 million ransom demand. The victims were abducted on October 1, 2026, and rescued six days later. Five suspects have been arrested…

Oct

17

2026

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NATIONAL NEWS#AbujaNews, #AffordableHousing, #FederalGovernment, #MohammedIdris, #NigeriaNews, #RealEstateNigeria, #RenewedHopeHousing

FG's Housing Programme Expands as Over 10,000 Units Rise Across Nigeria More than 10,000 housing units are underway across 14 states and the FCT as the Federal Government pushes its Renewed Hope housing programme. The Federal Government says more than 10,000 housing units have commenced construction across 14 states and the FCT under its Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme. ABUJA — The Federal Government says more than 10,000 housing units are under construction across 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under its Renewed Hope housing programme. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this…

Oct

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abducted Schoolchildren: GOMEP-NG Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Insecurity

NATIONAL NEWS#AbductedSchoolchildren, #EducationSafety, #GOMEPNG, #NationalSecurity, #NigeriaInsecurity, #NigeriaNews, #SchoolSafety, #SecurityChallenges

Adopted Schoolchildren: GOMEP-NG Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Insecurity As families wait anxiously for the safe return of abducted schoolchildren, GOMEP-NG has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s security response, urging the government to prioritise the protection of lives over political ambitions. GOMEP-NG has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, calling for urgent action to rescue abducted schoolchildren, strengthen school security and protect vulnerable communities.ABUJA— The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has expressed grave concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren raises serious questions about the government’s ability to protect…