US to close embassy in Nigeria on Monday
The US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the US Labour Day holiday. The US Mission…
Tinubu approves lifetime salary for senior retirees in interior agencies
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced a landmark policy granting lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General and…
Immigration hikes Passport fee
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced an upward review of fees for Nigerian Standard Passports, effective 1st September, 2025. In a statement by the Service’ Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi,…
Osun drags FG to Supreme Court over LG allocation
The Osun State Government has filed a fresh suit at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), over the alleged unlawful withholding of statutory allocations…
FG warns of flooding in nine northern states, 14 communities
The Federal Government has warned that nine states and 15 communities across the northern region may experience heavy rainfall that could trigger flooding between August 25 and August 29, 2025.…
NIS orders re-arrest of five foreign nationals in Ogun
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has directed the re-arrest of five foreign nationals working at Royal Castle Ceramics in Ogun State. According to the Service, the individuals were initially detained…
EFCC orders arrest of dismissed officer spotted on Lege Miami’s matchmaking show
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denounced the appearance of former employee Olakunle Alex Folarin on a matchmaking programme hosted by Lege Miami. According to the agency, Folarin…
EFCC, NIS deport 51 foreign nationals jailed for cyber-terrorism, fraud
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), have deported 51 more foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. This brings the…
We won’t dignify Oba Owoade’s threat with response, says Ife monarch
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said he would not dignify the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, with any official response over his 48-hour revocation order about…
Alleged fraud: Court freezes ex-NNPCL boss Kyari’s N661m in four bank accounts
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a temporary freezing of four accounts in Jaiz Bank linked to the former Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company…