NSCDC Deploys 55,000 Operatives for yuletide
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says it has deployed over 55,000 operatives nationwide to ensure the safety of lives, property, and critical national assets during the Christmas…
50% Fare slash sparks massive Yuletide rush on Nigerian Trains nationwide
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, on Tuesday commenced its 50 per cent discounted Yuletide train services nationwide, recording a strong passenger turnout as Nigerians moved early to take advantage of…
COAS charges troops to intensify operations against bandits, terrorists
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has declared that bandits and terrorists will find no refuge in the country’s forests, deserts, or national parks, urging troops to…
FG Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year Celebrations
The Federal Government has declared December 25, 26 and January 1, 2026, as public holidays. Announcing this on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary,…
Fed Govt makes drug test compulsory for public service job seekers
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants to the Nigerian public service. The move is aimed at curbing the growing menace…
U.S. Embassy to put visa issuance on hold in Nigeria, 18 other countries from Jan 1
The issuance of visa by the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Nigeria and in 18 other countries will be partially suspended from January 1, the embassy confirmed the development in a post…
Tinubu presents N58 trn 2026 Budget
President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the N58.18 trillion 2026 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly. He also declared that all armed groups operating outside state authority…
Awujale stool: Wasiu Ayinde drags Gov Abiodun, five others to Court
Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (KWAM1), has dragged the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, before the State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode, seeking an…
Court retains Ngige’s EFCC bail, demands top civil servant surety
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Thursday, granted a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, to continue to enjoy the administrative bail earlier…
Court upholds EFCC’s detention of ex-AGF Malami
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has upheld the continued detention of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), by the Economic…