Lagos To Begin Night-Time Repairs on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road To Ease Traffic The Lagos State Government has announced that it will commence extensive night-time repair works on a critical section of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road. The project, which is set to begin on Monday, September 15, 2025, will focus on the stretch starting from the Bonny […]
Akwa Ibom’s Governor Eno Orders Return of Inter-House Sports In a major move to revitalize grassroots sports and unearth new talent, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed the immediate revival of inter-house and inter-school sports competitions. The directive was issued at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival, […]
FIRS Appeals to Nigerians to Use Single TIN for Bank Accounts The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has moved to dispel widespread public anxiety by clarifying that Nigerians will not need to acquire a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) to operate a bank account. This comes amid a recent wave of misinformation suggesting a fresh […]
IRB Appeals to Nigerians to Adhere to Asylum Rules Fresh data from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) shows that 1,596 asylum claims filed by Nigerian nationals have been denied so far in 2025. However, this figure comes amidst a record-high acceptance rate for Nigerian applicants, with 2,292 claims approved out of 3,548 […]
Resident Doctors began a five-day Nationwide warning strike. The Nigerian healthcare sector has been plunged into fresh turmoil as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) today began a five-day nationwide warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. this morning, follows the expiration of a final 24-hour ultimatum given to the Federal […]
Kaduna Governor Appeals to Residents to Support Road Project The Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Uba Sani, has officially flagged off the reconstruction of the Jaba-Kwoi Road, a major project that promises to bring significant economic relief and improved connectivity to the people of Southern Kaduna. The governor, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, described the […]
APM Terminals Appeals to Women to Bridge Gender Gap in Mechanical Skills In a landmark move to promote diversity and inclusion, APM Terminals Apapa has launched a Female Mechanic Technical Skills Programme aimed at empowering young women in its host communities. The initiative, a key part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), will provide […]
Police Appeals for Help in Hunt for Perpetrator of Antisemitic Attacks The Metropolitan Police has launched a public appeal for information following a linked series of seven “revolting and appalling” antisemitic attacks in the Barnet area of North London. The attacks, which have targeted synagogues, a Jewish school, and private property, have left the local […]
Obi Taps Jonathan to Discuss State of the Nation in Abuja The political landscape in Nigeria is buzzing after the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, held a private, closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting, which took place on Thursday, was confirmed by Obi himself in a […]
Osun Amotekun Taps Public to Arrest Suspected Criminals in State The Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun, has announced a series of major arrests, including a suspected goat thief and several others involved in separate criminal acts. The arrests highlight the ongoing efforts of the local security outfit to combat crime with the cooperation of […]
Kebbi Governor Taps Commissioner to Explain Negligence in Health Sector The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, for what the government described as “dereliction of duty.” The suspension, which takes immediate effect, is the latest in a series of actions by the administration to enforce […]
Anambra Police Taps IGP Scheme to Compensate Families of Fallen Officers In a solemn ceremony aimed at honoring the ultimate sacrifice of its personnel, the Anambra State Police Command has presented cheques totaling ₦59.2 million to the families of 38 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The cheques were presented by […]
INEC Taps 14 Political Associations to Advance to Next Phase of Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that only 14 out of a staggering 171 political associations that applied for registration have met the preliminary requirements to proceed to the next stage. The decision was made following the commission’s regular meeting, where […]
FBI Taps Public to Hunt Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released photos of a “person of interest” and is offering a $100,000 reward for information in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The announcement comes as the hunt for the shooter continues, following the high-profile incident […]
FIRS Warns Tax Evaders: EFCC Now on Board for Enforcement The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially enlisted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a major push to clamp down on tax evasion. In a move that signals a no-nonsense approach to revenue collection, the FIRS has renewed a strategic partnership with […]
Nigerian Students Increasingly Turn to AI for Academic and Career Support Nigerian students are rapidly embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a crucial tool for their studies, according to a recent report released by Google. New data from Google Search trends reveals a significant shift in academic habits, with searches combining “AI + studying” soaring by […]
Legendary R&B Group Shalamar Returns to Nigeria After 40 Years to Headline Independence Concert Nigerian music lovers are in for a treat as the iconic American R&B group Shalamar is set to headline a historic concert in Abuja to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. The Grammy-winning trio, known for timeless classics like “A Night To […]
Senegal Pulls Off Dramatic Kinshasa Comeback as Cape Verde Takes Commanding Lead in World Cup Qualifiers In a thrilling night of World Cup qualifiers, the Senegalese national football team proved their mettle by staging a remarkable 3-2 comeback against a formidable Democratic Republic of Congo side. The Teranga Lions found themselves in a precarious position, […]
Edo Police Launch Manhunt After Gunmen Kill 8 NSCDC Officers, Abduct Expatriate The Edo State Police Command has launched a full-scale manhunt for the killers of at least eight officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) who were ambushed and murdered last Friday night. The deadly attack, which occurred along the Okpella–Agenebode […]
NNPCL CEO Announces Bold $60 Billion Plan to Make Nigeria a Global Gas Giant In a move poised to reshape Nigeria’s energy future, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an ambitious plan to attract $60 billion in new investments for gas infrastructure over the next five to seven years. The announcement was […]