Award-winning actress Kehinde Bankole has marked her 20th year in Nollywood with gratitude and reflection, sharing celebratory photos and a heartfelt message on Instagram. Bankole described her two-decade journey in the industry as one filled with “lights, camera, and unforgettable moments on stage”. She credited her success to God and extended appreciation to her family, …
As the Nigerian government prepares to implement new tax laws on January 1, 2026, there are mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety among businesses, economic experts, and citizens regarding the impact. The six-month deadline set from June 2025, when the laws were signed by President Tinubu, was intended to allow for robust stakeholder engagement and …
Nigeria has taken fresh steps to strengthen its economic partnership with Saudi Arabia, following high-level engagements at the Money20/20 Middle East Conference in Riyadh. Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who led Nigeria’s delegation to the global fintech and finance forum, said the Tinubu administration is determined to reposition the economy and attract …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded major victories in its war against kidnappers, armed robbers, and drug dealers. At a press briefing on Friday, September 19, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, told newsmen that the successes were made possible through teamwork with other security agencies and …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is mourning the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, Chief Narcotics Officer (CN) Ogbonna Maurice Uzoma. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Friday that the development was formally conveyed to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), …
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has suspended its indefinite strike and directed members to resume work on Monday. Speaking to newsmen on Friday, ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, said the decision followed the intervention of the Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, chaired by …
The federal government has unveiled a Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja. The project is part of efforts to modernise the passport system, reduce delays, and deliver passports within one week. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who inspected the facility on Thursday, described it as a “game-changer” …
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced drone technology to boost traffic monitoring and security surveillance across the state. The innovation marks a shift from manual enforcement to digital intelligence systems. Speaking at the launch, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the drones will provide real-time aerial coverage of major traffic corridors, enabling …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kaduna State says many workers are yet to benefit from the ₦72,000 minimum wage in the state. Those excluded include primary school teachers, local government employees, and primary healthcare workers. NLC Chairperson, Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, explained that while the state government has started implementing the new wage, the adjustment …
Pensioners under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Federal Civil Service chapter, have threatened to stage a protest on October 1 over the non-implementation of their ₦32,000 pension increase. The group said while the new ₦70,000 minimum wage has been implemented for workers, pensioners remain excluded from the adjustment. READ ALSO: Retired Military Pensioners Picket …
