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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MOURNS DEATH OF FORMER IGP.

The federal government through the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidami has expressed shock over the death of the former Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase.  Gaidami, in a letter of condolence, sympathized with the government and people of Edo State, especially the Arase families, over the death of the former IGP and Police Service Commission, PSC, who died yesterday at the age of 69 after a brief illness. Gaidami […]

todaySeptember 1, 2025

Economy

NIS Announces New Passport Fees Effective September 2025

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of passport application fees, effective September 2025. According to the new pricing, a 5-year standard passport will now cost ₦100,000, while the 10-year enhanced e-passport has been pegged at ₦200,000. The NIS stated that the adjustment is designed to enhance service delivery, strengthen security features, and align Nigeria’s passport system with global standards. The development, however, has triggered mixed reactions, […]

todayAugust 29, 2025

Crime

Tragedy at Mandilas Market, Lagos Island: One Killed in Clash

A violent clash erupted at the popular Mandilas Market in Lagos Island today, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, leaving one person dead and causing panic in the area. Eyewitnesses report that a dispute over money between two young workers escalated, resulting in a fatal stabbing. Bystanders apprehended the suspect, who was then handed over to the police after being detained by the crowd. Security operatives promptly moved in to restore calm, […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

Economy

Governor Uzodimma Raises Minimum Wage to N104,000 in Landmark Move

Governor Hope Uzodimma today unveiled a new wage structure for Imo State civil servants: a N104,000 minimum wage; a sharp rise from N76,000. Additional raises were granted to doctors (N503,000) and tertiary lecturers (N222,000). This move is backed by improved finances: IGR now tops N3 billion monthly, federal allocations have doubled, and state debt has been significantly lowered. In addition, the governor also earmarked N16 billion for pensioner gratuities starting […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

National

ANAMBRA ASSEMBLY TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS LAWMAKER OVER ONLINE POSTS

The Anambra State House of Assembly, during its plenary session yesterday, suspended the member representing Ayamelum Constituency, Bernard Udemezue, for three months. Udemezue’s suspension followed a post he made on social media where he revealed his allowances as a lawmaker and equally disclosed that he receives 10 million Naira quarterly from the state government for projects in his constituency. Consequently, a report presented by the House Committee on Rules, Business, […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

National

NRC SUSPENDS TRAIN OPERATIONS ON ABUJA-KADUNA ROUTE

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has halted train services along the Abuja-Kaduna route following a derailment incident.  The NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this yesterday at a press briefing in Abuja, stating that services will remain suspended until investigations are completed to identify the cause of the derailment and implement necessary safety measures. Opeifa refuted claims that the trains were poorly maintained, emphasizing that the corporation has always complied […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES IMMEDIATE BAN ON EXPORT OF RAW SHEA NUT.

President Bola Tinubu has placed a six-month ban on exportation of raw shea nut to encourage local processing and boost Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around 300 million dollars annually in the short term. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, announced the president’s directive yesterday during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa and urged the Federal Ministry of Finance and other relevant government agencies to ensure swift implementation. Speaking on the directive, Shettima said […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

Education

ASUU THREATENS STRIKE OVER UNMET GOVERNMENT PLEDGES

Nigerian university lecturers, represented by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), are threatening a strike due to the Federal Government's failure to meet its obligations.  ASUU rejected the government-proposed Tertiary Institution Support Survival Fund (TISSF) loan program as insufficient and a delaying tactic, citing outstanding salary payments, unfulfilled agreements from 2009, underfunding of universities, and infringement on university autonomy.  A crucial meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025, to […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

Health

NAFDAC WARNS NIGERIANS ABOUT FAKE POSTINOR-2 IN CIRCULATION

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent warning to the public over the circulation of counterfeit Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) in Nigeria. According to the agency, these falsified emergency contraceptive pills pose serious health risks, including: failed contraception, unpredictable side effects, and possible long-term reproductive health complications. NAFDAC explained that the counterfeit products can be identified through packaging errors such as the misspelling […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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