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By Idowu Adebomi On May 3, the global community observed World Press Freedom Day, a date that serves as far more than a mere ceremony. The 2026 theme, “Shaping a Future of Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security” is not just a slogan, it is a reminder of a fundamental truth ...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned Nigerians against patronising fraudulent platforms for passport payments, while dismissing claims of third-party involvement in its application process. This is contained in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Akinsola Akinlabi on Monday in Abuja. Akinlabi described as false and misleading the allegations suggesting that ...
The Sea and Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) has called for a sustained professional governance structure in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to forestall institutional regression. SEREC made the call in its executive brief issued to newsmen by its Head of Research, Dr Eugene Nweke, on Monday in Abuja. Nweke noted that the NCS had recorded ...
The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was made known in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday by Gov. Dapo Abiodun’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Kayode Akinmade. According to the statement, the pilgrims arrived at the King Abdulaziz ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it is intensifying efforts to tackle mixed loading, speeding and other major causes of road traffic crashes in the country. Shehu disclosed that the FRSC high command had earlier convened to review operations, evaluate challenges and develop practical solutions to improve road safety nationwide. According to him, the ...
A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Arinze Onwumelu, has urged singer Portable to undergo a brain scan following the fierce celebrity boxing match between him and skit maker Carter Efe. The high-intensity bout took place over the weekend between the two celebrities in Lagos, with Portable losing the fight. The report states that the outcome of the ...
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu has called for zero tolerance against all forms of violations targeted at journalists and media houses in Nigeria, emphasizing that a free press is the lifeblood of any thriving democracy. In a statement by the Commission's Director of Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, Fatimah ...
Foloowing failed negotiations with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The governor’s decision follows a prolonged internal crisis within the PDP, which he had earlier hinted was difficult to resolve despite several reconciliation ...
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has donated a brand-new 32-seater bus to Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja. The landmark gesture, designed to boost the mobility, morale, and competitive edge of the state-owned female football team, was delivered on behalf of the Governor by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Evangelist Kingsley Fanwo. Speaking ...
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association Nigeria (WISTA Nigeria) has re-elected Dr. Odunayo Ani, who also serves as Director of Finance at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as its President. The election was conducted at its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 30 in Lagos, bringing together members and key stakeholders across ...
The Federal Government has that the Kaduna-Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi Railway Project is sixty percent completed. Engr. Ali Bukar, Resident Engineer from the Federal Ministry of Transportation in charge of section two of the project disclosed this when members of the Presidential Media Team led by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, visited ...
...harps on women empowerment as economic imperative The Minister of Women Affairs, Iman Suleiman, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and other notable women personalities are rallying the support of over ten million (10m) women for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. This was declared at the 2026 Women Mega Empowerment and Rally press ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has launched a next-generation tax administration platform dubbed Rev360. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 30, in Abuja, the agency said the platform represents a critical milestone in modernising Nigeria’s tax ecosystem, shifting from largely manual and fragmented processes to a fully integrated, intelligent, and taxpayer-centric ...
By Emmanuel Ikpe Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced a N160 million support fund for workers in the state and gifted brand new cars to two labour leaders to mark May Day. The Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, who represented the Governor at the Workers’ Day event, said the gesture reflects Governor ...
The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, has advocated for a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) to reinforce corporate governance within Nigeria's oil and gas sector. Following her induction into the CIoD on April 30, 2026, in Abuja, Eyesan emphasized that as the ...
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday gave workers in the state a pleasant surprise as he announced the approval of 108 completed one-bedroom housing units to be allocated to civil servants. Governor Diri stated this during the 2026 May Day celebration held at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, the state capital. The ...
By Fredrick Ameh The Port Manager of Tin Can Island Port, Sani Isa Abubakar, has urged students of University College Hospital Ibadan to remain focused and pursue excellence in their careers, as the Nigerian Ports Authority hosted them on an educational visit to the port. Addressing the Occupational Health Nursing students during the visit, Abubakar ...
The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the full reconstruction of the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road. Oba Akanbi extended his commendation to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Isiaq Gboyega Oyetola, for facilitating the approval. Oluwo, on behalf of over 35 traditional ...
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has stated that Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will not be removed from her position as an ordained pastor in the church. Speaking during the monthly Holy Ghost Service today, Adeboye explained that Oluremi Tinubu was ordained as an Assistant Pastor more ...
Ikuru Lizzy Mr Alex Agwanwor, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers, has called for the immediate termination of the contributory pension scheme in the state. Agwanwor made the call while speaking at the 2026 Workers Day celebration in Port Harcourt. The NLC chairman raised concerns over alleged lack of transparency in the scheme’s ...
By Adesewa George Residents of Kwamba community in the Suleja axis of Niger State have raised concerns over worsening water scarcity, describing the situation as a growing burden. Some residents, who spoke with the Newsmen on Saturday said access to clean water had become increasingly difficult and frustrating. Ms Kisiah Jeremiah, a student, said the ...
The National Economic Council (NEC) has officially approved the adoption of 112 as Nigeria's universal National Emergency Number across all levels of government and relevant agencies. This landmark decision is aimed at consolidating the country’s emergency lifelines into a singular, coordinated response system to enhance public safety. The approval was granted during the 157th NEC ...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged united and free of internal factions following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference at his residence in Guzape, Abuja, Wike said the apex court judgment has ...
