The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has introduced a new code of conduct for governorship aspirants ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for 2026. The resolutions were reached on Thursday during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo. The session was presided …
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” …
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Ulasi, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, currently lacks a clear political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ulasi made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show. He noted that although the Nigerian Constitution …
Troops from the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have arrested 25 suspected drug dealers and seized various illicit substances in a raid on Layin Sabon Kasuwa, in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, carried out during intelligence-led surveillance, uncovered a hideout thought to be used by criminal …
Dangote Refinery has suspended direct sales of petroleum products to marketers from its gantry with effect from Thursday, September 18. This was disclosed in an email signed by the company’s Group Commercial Operations Department, sent to marketing partners on Friday. The latest move means marketers can no longer pick up products directly from the refinery's …
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 …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed dozens of terrorists and destroyed a key stronghold in Borno State. The operation was carried out on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Bula Madibale in the Gezuwa area. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF spokesperson, confirmed the strikes in a statement released on Thursday. He said the raid followed …
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed the opposition parties’ planned coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying it is “dead on arrival”. Speaking during a radio programme in Jos, Yilwatda said the ruling party was not threatened by any politician or alliance, including the possibility of …
