Says He Pleaded with Tinubu to Extend Her Tenure The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was thrown into mourning on Monday following the death of Mrs Grace Adayilo, the pioneer head of the FCT Civil Service. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, confirmed the news during a media chat with selected journalists in Abuja. According to …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday expressed deep shock over the passing of his predecessor, former IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing his death as a painful loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria …
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against re-entering the presidential race in 2027. During a media interaction in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed his belief that Jonathan should continue his role as a respected statesman rather than seek another term in office. Despite ongoing speculation …
The federal government has completed a comprehensive review of curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education. The goal, officials said, is to reduce overload and improve learning outcomes. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, announced the development on Sunday in Abuja on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji …
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stepped up efforts to protect the nation’s telecom infrastructure with a new cybersecurity framework set to take effect in early 2026. Speaking at the second phase of its cybersecurity stakeholder workshop in Abuja, NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, said the framework targets the growing wave of cyber …
In a decisive move to tackle the surge in cross-border crimes threatening the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, on Thursday convened an emergency G-7 security meeting at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja. The high-level meeting brought together Commissioners of Police from the six states bordering the FCT — Niger, …
Revenue Extraction Disguised as Reforms – Nigerians As of September 1, 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially doubled domestic passport fees, setting a new threshold that now makes the Nigerian passport among the most expensive in Africa. Applicants within Nigeria will now pay ₦100,000 for a 32-page, 5-year validity passport and ₦200,000 for …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) crisis in Edo State deepened on Thursday after police operatives sealed off the union’s state secretariat, popularly known as the Adams Oshiomhole Labour House, in Benin City. The security clampdown came just hours after the NLC national leadership inaugurated a Caretaker Committee headed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, despite a resolution …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday inaugurated a Caretaker Committee for its Edo State chapter, headed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, despite a resolution by the Edo State House of Assembly urging it to suspend the move. The Assembly had earlier directed the NLC to work with Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, who reportedly enjoys the …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned eight states to brace for heavy rains and possible flooding between today and Saturday. The states at risk are Niger, Kogi, Benue, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Cross River, and Ebonyi. NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, and Taraba. Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, …
