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By Precious Mark Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has written to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr. George Akume, urging the Federal Government to insulate the proposed state police and other critical national bodies from executive control to prevent them from becoming tools of political oppression. In ...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a significant adjustment to vehicle importation costs alongside new environmental measures starting today, July 1, 2026. The agency is implementing the Green Tax Surcharge as part of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures to promote environmental sustainability. The new levy on new vehicles has been reduced from 20% to ...
The Council, Management and Organising Committee of the All Africa Intellectual Property Summit has honoured the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, with the Intellectual Property Leadership and Continental Integration Award. Presenting the award on Tuesday in Abuja, the Founder of the International Trade and Research Centre, Mr Sand Mba-Kalu, ...
Sustainable rural development remains vital to achieving inclusive economic growth, social advancement, and environmental sustainability, says Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State. Kabir-Yusuf, made this known on Tuesday at the unveiling of a five-year Strategic Framework for Integrated Rural and Sustainable Community Development during the Kano State Rural and Sustainable Community Development Summit (RUSCODS 2026). ...
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Bala Isandu, as Special Adviser on Security. This is contained in a statement by Mr Samuel Jatau, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) on Tuesday in Jos. Isandu replaced retired Brig.-Gen. Gakji Shipi, who has been redeployed as the Coordinator, Safe School Initiative in the ...
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, has extended warm felicitations to former deputy governor Pius Odubu, on the occasion of his 69th birthday. This is contained in a statement by, Dr Patrick Ebojele, the Chief Press Secretary to Okpebholo, in Benin on Wednesday. Okpebholo described Odubu as a distinguished statesman, accomplished legal practitioner, and committed party ...
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in Kaduna, says it has resolved a dispute arising from a cooperative agricultural support programme through mediation, in line with its commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. The Director of the commission in Kaduna, Ambr. Maikudi Bawa disclosed this after facilitating reconciliation between two members of a cooperative society involved ...
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to grant a one-month extension for the filing of Company Income Tax (CIT) returns. The appeal followed widespread technical glitches that occurred on the newly introduced Rev360 tax platform. Director General, LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, made the appeal on Wednesday in ...
As the world marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, stakeholders in Zamfara highlighted growing concerns over youth drug use and limited rehabilitation capacity. The stakeholders also cited the substance link to insecurity. The First Lady of Zamfara, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, in her remarks at the event, called for compassion, stronger ...
The third batch of stranded Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, at approximately 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, aboard an Air Peace flight carrying 270 returnees. The evacuation exercise was approved and funded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of the Federal ...
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas, on Tuesday launched the Adopt-a-School: Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS initiative to provide nutritious breakfast meals for primary school pupils in Lagos. The programme, introduced under the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, was ...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday commissioned the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, alongside a modern clinic and dialysis centre named in her honour, describing the projects as clear evidence of the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure, expanding access to quality healthcare, and investing in the future of the young. The commissioning took ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged residents of Gomani, Dafa and Yangoji communities in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take ownership of the newly commissioned Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji Road, describing the infrastructure as a shared asset that must be protected for future generations. Represented by Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President ...
By Ismail Azeez The Rivers State House of Assembly has received three reports from the House Committee on Public Complaints and Petitions but deferred debate on the documents to another legislative day. The reports were presented during the Assembly’s 3rd Legislative Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Tenth Assembly on Tuesday, as lawmakers continued ...
By Ismail Azeez The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, has joined students in condemning the invasion of the Osogbo campus and the alleged molestation of students by newly recruited Nigerian Army personnel. The students blocked the busy Ibokun Road for several minutes to protest the invasion before officers from the ...
By Precious Mark Atiku Abubakar, the Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, over an alleged N400 million bribery scandal and budgetary fraud. The controversy stems from allegations leveled against Gbajabiamila by Prince ...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Tuesday has granted a Permanent Operating Licence to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to commence its Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line services in accordance with the Track Sharing Agreement between the corporation and the Lagos State Government. Speaking during the signing and presentation of the ...
A three-day humanitarian and empowerment programme has been unveiled to commemorate the birthday of youth advocate and humanitarian Femi Oyetola, with activities aimed at empowering graduates, supporting widows, and promoting community development across the Osun Central Senatorial District. The initiative, sponsored by the Friends of Femi Oyetola in collaboration with the ILERIOLUWA Development Initiative, is ...
By Ismail Azeez President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Veteran Journalist and public administrator Tunji Bello on his 65th birthday anniversary, describing him dependable friend and long-standing ally in the progressive movement. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message on Tuesday, praised Bello role in Nigeria’s democratic struggle during the military era and his contributions as a ...
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in the state to be catalysts of progress by making lasting contributions to their host communities. Sani gave the charge on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ stream I orientation course held at the NYSC temporary orientation ...
Students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo Campus, were reportedly subjected to a traumatic experience following an alleged invasion of their hostels by some newly recruited Nigerian Army personnel on Monday night. It was gathered that the newly recruited personnel stormed the students’ hostels on Monday night and were accused of assaulting male students and ...
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi on Monday, appointed two new commissioners as he effected a major cabinet reshuffle through which he redeployed several serving commissioners. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwa Omebe said this while briefing newsmen in Abakaliki on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting. Omebe said the move was ...
For over five decades, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has stood as Nigeria’s symbol of national integration and post-war reconciliation. However, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday has approved a historic, holistic overhaul of the 53-year-old scheme. Announced by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, these sweeping reforms seek to transform the mandatory ...
