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President Tinubu Tasks New INEC Chairman, Amupitan, To Ensure Transparent and Violence-Free Elections President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a clear mandate to the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, instructing him to prioritize transparency and eliminate violence in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. The […]
North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Debunks Viral Recruitment Claims, Warns Public Against Fraudsters The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has issued a stern warning to the public against falling victim to fake recruitment schemes currently circulating online and through various other communication channels. The Commission categorically stated that it has not commenced any employment exercise, […]
Nigeria Demands Permanent UN Security Council Seat and ‘Moment of Truth’ Reforms as Global Body Marks 80th Anniversary Nigeria has called for a renewed commitment to multilateralism and sweeping reforms of the United Nations (UN) as the global body marks its 80th anniversary in October 2025. The nation reiterated its longstanding demand for a permanent […]
Sokoto, UNICEF Vow to Reach 3,000 Non-Compliant Households After Vaccinating 5.3 Million Children in North-West On the occasion of World Polio Day on Friday, October 24, 2025, the Sokoto State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) renewed their joint commitment to achieving the final push for polio eradication in Nigeria’s North-West region. The […]
Chief David Olorunleke, Founding President of CITN and Former FIRS Chairman, Dies The Nigerian financial sector is mourning the loss of a titan, Chief David Olorunleke, the founding President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). Chief Olorunleke, widely revered as the “Doyen of Taxation,” passed away peacefully […]
EFCC Warns CBEX Probe is ‘Complex and Multinational,’ Confirms Arrests but Cautions Full One Point Three Trillion Naira Recovery May Be Impossible The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has described its ongoing probe into the alleged One Point Three Trillion Naira (over One Billion US Dollars) crypto fraud linked to the collapsed CryptoBank Exchange […]
Reps Move to Curb Exploitative Rent Hikes, Propose a Nationwide 20% Cap and Demand FG Action on Affordable Housing The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive steps to curb the alarming trend of arbitrary and exploitative rent increases across the nation. The resolution, which followed the adoption […]
FCTA Threatens Sanctions as Abuja Schools Block Access to Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Teams The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to schools across Abuja, vowing to impose administrative sanctions on any institution that denies access to government vaccination teams. The FCTA condemned the non-compliance as not just an administrative lapse, but […]
Davido Holds High-Profile Meeting with French President Macron in Paris to Discuss ‘Visions for a Better World’ Afrobeats icon David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has taken his global influence to the highest echelons of European power, announcing a high-profile meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday. The Grammy-nominated singer shared photos […]
NMDPRA Orders ‘Time-Out’ and Spill Mitigation Measures for Oil and Gas Operators as Imminent Flood Threatens 15 Lagos/Ogun Communities The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued a critical flood warning to oil and gas operators across Ogun and Lagos states, urging them to implement proactive measures, including a complete suspension of […]
Senator Banigo and Lawmakers Champion ‘First-Line Charge’ to Secure Billions in Vaccine Funding and End Delays for Immunization Nigerian lawmakers are escalating efforts to overhaul the country’s vaccine financing structure, with a leading Senator advocating for a mandatory budgetary allocation to safeguard immunization programs from chronic delays and underfunding. Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, the […]
SDP National Working Committee Expels Former Chairman Gabam and Youth Leader Over Allegations of Financial Misconduct and Abuse of Office The internal crisis rocking the Social Democratic Party (SDP) reached a dramatic climax on Thursday as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced the immediate expulsion of its former National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, […]
Customs Unveils New Verification Platform to Empower Nigerians and Decisively Curb Vehicle Smuggling and Duty Fraud The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a significant digital solution, the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), aimed at decisively curbing vehicle smuggling, customs duty evasion, and fraud across the nation. The platform, which marks a major step in […]
President Tinubu Hails EFCC for Securing 7,000 Convictions and Recovering Over N500 Billion in Two Years President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what he described as a monumental success in the anti-graft war, revealing that the agency secured over 7,000 convictions and recovered assets in excess of ₦500 […]
Party Leaders Strongly Refute National Secretary Anyanwu’s Convention Letter Forgery Claim, Demand Immediate Probe The internal turmoil rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated following a sharp disagreement over a crucial document related to the party’s upcoming National Convention. The PDP has officially and strongly refuted a serious allegation of forgery raised by its […]
Labour Party Declares Atiku-Obi Alliance Will Guarantee Easy Victory Over President Tinubu in 2027 The Labour Party (LP) has ramped up political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections, asserting that a unified front between its flagbearer, Peter Obi, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, would make defeating the incumbent, President Bola […]
PDP Blasts Senator Oshiomhole for Distributing Grinding Machines Despite Past Condemnation of ‘Petty’ Projects Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has come under intense fire from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for distributing items like grinding machines, motorbikes, sewing machines, and cash gifts as constituency palliatives. A PDP leader in Edo State, Segun […]
FRSC Launches Contactless System for Instant Driver’s Licence Issuance, Vows to Clear 400,000 Backlog The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a major transformation in Nigeria’s motor vehicle administration with the commencement of a contactless biometric capture system for the issuance of the national driver’s license (NDL). This innovation is set to eliminate the […]
Ododo Launches Phase One of Rural Electrification, Distributes 30 Transformers to Kogi Communities Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has officially launched the first phase of a crucial rural electrification project with the flag-off of the distribution and installation of 30 units of 500kVA transformers across the state. This initiative is set to significantly improve […]
FRSC Launches Contactless Biometric System for Instant Driver’s License Issuance The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a major technological leap in its public service delivery with the introduction of a contactless biometric capture system for the National Driver’s License. This significant digital reform aims to end the long-standing challenges of delays and the […]