Shettima at 59: NCPC Hails Vice President as Most Pilgrimage-Friendly
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. In a message released on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, described the Vice President as a leader of vision, […]
UK Issues Warnings to International Students Over Visa Overstays
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The United Kingdom government has begun directly contacting tens of thousands of international students with a stark warning to leave the country once their visas expire or face removal. The unprecedented campaign, launched by the Home Office, follows what officials describe as an “alarming” increase in students attempting to remain in the […]
UNICEF, FG Train Journalists on Ethical Child Reporting in Kano
By Aremu Toyeebaht The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Information, has called on Nigerian journalists to prioritise the protection and dignity of children in their reportage, warning against sensational coverage that could expose minors to lifelong harm. Speaking at the opening of a two-day regional workshop in Kano […]
GMOs Could Trigger Food Colonialism in Nigeria – Experts
By Oluwakemi Kindness Environmentalists and scientists have raised fresh alarm over the rising adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, warning that the country risks both a new form of colonialism and serious health and environmental consequences. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at a National Symposium on GMOs, charting the way forward for food […]
Tinubu Mourns Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing him as a highly resourceful officer whose reforms left lasting impact on the Nigeria Police Force. In a condolence message to the Nigeria Police Force, as well as Arase’s family, friends and […]
Reps Leadership Demands Implementation of Constituency Projects
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that constituency projects nominated by lawmakers will be implemented despite fiscal challenges. House Spokesman, Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., who said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, noted that the leadership has been engaging the Minister of Finance through the Appropriations Committees to resolve […]
Speaker Abbas Orders Probe of National Assembly Recruitment Exercise
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has directed the House Committee on Public Service Matters to investigate the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). House Spokesman, Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., stated this in a statement on Sunday saying though the recruitment was not handled by […]
PSC Raises Alarm Over Fake Police Recruitment
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed an online advert claiming that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for 2025 has begun, describing it as false, fictitious, and diversionary. Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement on Saturday, said the Commission has not commenced the process for the […]
Nothing Wrong With Online Pre-Registration of Voters — INEC
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed insinuations questioning the credibility of its recently published figures on online pre-registration of voters, insisting the process is transparent, consistent with past trends, and backed by verifiable data. The Commission’s response followed a statement credited to the spokesperson of a political party(ADC), which alleged […]
FG Defends New Passport Fee Hike, Says Reform Will End Corruption
By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Government has justified the sharp increase in Nigerian passport fees, insisting the new charges will eliminate corruption, restore credibility, and ensure quicker delivery of travel documents. Effective September 1, 2025, applicants in Nigeria will pay N100,000 for a 32-page, five-year passport and N200,000 for a 64-page, 10-year passport, according to […]