Senate Passes Bill for Nigeria Mines Rangers Service
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS) — a specialised security agency that will combat illegal and artisanal mining across the country, marking a major step in Nigeria’s efforts to secure its mineral resources and strengthen the extractive industry. The proposed law, sponsored by Senator […]
Tinubu Nominates Bernard Doro Minister, Forwards Name for Confirmation
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination, announced Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, fills one of the vacant […]
NDLEA Launches Digital Portal for Drug Integrity Tests
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a new digital system for drug integrity tests and visa clearance. This marks a major step in the agency’s drive to modernize its operations and improve public service delivery. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the launch, NDLEA Secretary, Shadrach Haruna described the […]
Customs Launches Digital System to Verify Vehicle Duty Payments
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday unveiled the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS) — a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to verify the clearance and duty payment status of imported vehicles within minutes, marking a major milestone in the agency’s drive toward full digital transformation. Unveiling the platform at the […]
Eight Arrested, Kanu’s Lawyer, Relative at #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Eight persons, including Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his relative, Fineboy Kanu have been arrested in a fresh protest demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday. The demonstration, organized under the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was led by human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, who joined protesters marching […]
FRSC Launches Contactless Biometric System for Instant Driver’s Licence Issuance
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a contactless biometric capture system for driver’s licence processing — a major step in Nigeria’s shift toward digital governance and improved public service delivery. The initiative, announced on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign, is aimed […]
ASUU Strike: NLC Hosts Urgent Talks with ASUU, Education Unions
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday convened an emergency meeting with leaders of key tertiary education unions as part of intensified efforts to end the ongoing nationwide strike that has paralysed academic activities across Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The high-level meeting, taking place at the NLC headquarters in […]
Tinubu Celebrates Ex-Head of State General Gowon 91st Birthday
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), on his 91st birthday, hailing him as a patriot whose leadership continues to shape Nigeria’s unity and progress. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, President Tinubu joined family, friends, […]
#ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow: Police Fire Teargas at Protesters, Traders at EDA Plaza
By: Aremu Toyeebaht EDA Plaza, a popular shopping complex in Jabi, was forced to shut down on Monday after police fired teargas inside the building to disperse protesters demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. According to eyewitnesses, protesters, who had earlier gathered in the area as part of […]
NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling in Frozen Snails, Bulbs Bound for Abroad
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in unusual items. The items includes frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes bound for the United States, United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the interceptions […]