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The last of eight prospective corps members kidnapped in Zamfara State over a year ago has been released and reunited with their families, marking the end of a long ordeal. The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, announced the development during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday….
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has expressed concern over the rate of vandalism and theft of its infrastructure across the country. Its Managing Director, Mr Freeborn Okhirie, voiced this concern during a visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, headquarters in Abuja. Okhirie commended the NSCDC…
A multiple vehicle accident has claimed the life of a dispatch rider, while two others were rescued along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, revealed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. He said the accident…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the appointment of new members to its management team in an acting capacity, following the retirement of some senior officers. In a statement released on Friday by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, it was confirmed that the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,…
The newly appointed Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has pledged to restore public confidence in the nation’s judiciary. Following her swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, she addressed journalists, expressing her commitment to improving the judiciary’s reputation and performance. “We aim to elevate the judiciary to greater heights and improve its reputation. We want…
The Federal Government has approved an increase in fees for Nigerian passports, set to take effect from September 1, 2024. This was announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) spokesperson, Kenneth Udo, via the agency’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday. The revision aims to uphold the quality and security standards of the Nigerian Standard…
The Lagos State Taskforce has launched an operation to eliminate illegal roadside petrol sellers, particularly targeting the Mile 2 Oke area along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. This initiative is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to address the environmental and security challenges posed by unauthorized vendors and the proliferation of makeshift structures in the area. Under…
More than 400 dogs in Zambia have died in the past month after consuming contaminated maize-based dog food, officials report. The country’s health minister, Elijah Muchima, has warned that humans could also be at risk. Minister Muchima revealed that roughly half of the 25 samples collected from various milling companies contained dangerously high levels of…
In a bold move aimed at addressing corruption in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Nyesom Wike has pronounced the ‘Park and Pay’ policy in Abuja illegal. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday to mark his first year in office, Wike highlighted that the controversial scheme has been diverting government funds under…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formally requested the rescheduling of its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero’s interrogation by the Nigeria Police Force, initially set for this week. In a letter sent on Tuesday to the Inspector-General of Police and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Ahmed Sanusi, NLC’s legal team, led by Samuel Ogala, cited the…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a series of thundery and rainy weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In a statement, NiMet indicated that cloudy skies are expected over the southern regions during the morning hours on Monday. The agency also predicted intermittent rain showers later in the day over parts…
Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, the Sarkin Kudun Gatawa of Gatawa District in Sokoto State, who was abducted 23 days ago, has made an emotional plea to the Sokoto State Government, the Sultanate Council, and his family to pay the ransom demanded by his captors before the deadline. In a video released over the weekend, Alhaji Bawa,…
On Monday, members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu staged a peaceful protest, urging the immediate release of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who was kidnapped in Kaduna State in late December 2023. The protesting doctors also called for the release of 20 medical students…
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the appeals concerning the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States, filed by Muritala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), respectively. Ajaka and Sylva both contested the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following…
The newly established Federal Capital Territory Youth Development Secretariat is set to unveil its first FCT Youth Development Policy document, aimed at tackling the challenges faced by young people in Nigeria’s capital. Pioneer Mandate Secretary of the Secretariat, Comrade Abdullahi Ango, announced this during a stakeholder meeting held at the Pavilion Exhibition Ground in Abuja….
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, has raised alarms over the drastic decline in the country’s elephant population, which has plummeted by 86 percent in the last three decades. The current population is estimated to be around 400 elephants, a number that could decline further if urgent actions are not taken. Salako emphasized…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application seeking to halt ongoing protests organized under the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. The application sought an interim injunction to restrain protesters from continuing their demonstrations across the country. The motion, filed on August 12, 2024, by Danladi Goje, Buky Abayomi, Adiza Abbo, and 13 other Nigerians, aimed…
Mrs. Favour Igiebor, the woman captured in a viral video tearing her husband’s passport at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, has spoken out, defending her actions and criticizing those who judged her without understanding the full context. In a video statement responding to the widespread backlash, Mrs. Igiebor addressed popular bloggers, including Tunde Ednut…
The Ibule community in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State descended into chaos on Friday due to a dispute between supporters of the Onibule of Ibule, Oba Oluleke Ogunlade, and those opposed to him, over the scheduling of the annual New Yam festival. The disagreement, which centered around the date of the traditional celebration…
Former Kano State Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has voiced his deep concern over the ongoing dispute surrounding the Emirship in Kano, while emphasizing his decision to remain uninvolved in the matter. Speaking on Channels TV’s *Politics Today*, Shekarau attributed the crisis to political interference and called for a peaceful resolution. He stressed the significance of…
Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), has attributed her achievements in office to the support she received from the administrations of President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting organized by the Joint Union Negotiating Council (JUNC) in her honor, Yemi-Esan…
Police have apprehended foreign nationals suspected of funding protests featuring Russian flags in multiple states across the country. Kano Police Commissioner, CP Salman Garba, disclosed the arrests following a security meeting with Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf on Tuesday. Garba emphasized that the police and other security agencies are resolute in their efforts to address…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on Nigerian protesters to heed President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue, aiming to end the violent demonstrations that have erupted in recent days. Protests have broken out across several Nigerian cities in response to President Tinubu’s policies, initially under the peaceful banner of #EndBadGovernance since…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued new directives to telecommunication operators to provide subscribers with clear and detailed information regarding charges for calls and data usage. In a statement released by Mr. Reuben Muoka, NCC Director of Public Affairs, the directive titled “Guidance for the Simplification of Tariffs” aims to enhance transparency, improve consumer…
The Plateau State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas. The decision was announced late Sunday night in a press statement by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Mutfwang. The curfew was enforced following incidents where criminals, armed with daggers, machetes, and…
My fellow Nigerians,I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. I…
Suspension of Protests:President Tinubu has urged the suspension of the “End Bad Governance” protests to prevent further violence and destruction. He stressed the importance of dialogue and collaboration to address the protesters’ grievances. The President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property in states like Borno, Jigawa, Kano, and Kaduna. He condemned…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed rumors of an increase in telecom tariffs or the introduction of new tariff plans. In a statement released on Saturday via its official X handle, the NCC addressed reports suggesting that the regulator had approved a tariff increase for network operators. “The NCC has not approved any new…
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Edo State announced yesterday their withdrawal from the nationwide protest against poor governance and hunger. Curtis Ugbebor, one of the protest leaders, cited intelligence reports and the need to reassess their strategy as reasons for the withdrawal. “At this juncture, based on intelligence reports, the CSOs are pulling back from…
Protests continued in Abuja and Kano yesterday as part of the nationwide resistance to the economic hardships facing the country. In Kano, demonstrators defied a state-imposed curfew, brandishing placards and gathering in areas such as Mandawari, Kofar Kwaru, and Nasarawa. They chanted, “We would rather be killed by a bullet than by hunger.” The initially…
The Oba of Yoruba in Kano, Murtala Otisese, has appealed for calm amid the ongoing unrest in Kano, where thugs have been looting and attacking individuals. In a statement issued to the press yesterday, Otisese emphasized the constitutional right of individuals to protest peacefully, urging against violence. “As a leader and representative of the Yoruba…
