The Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a new Exit Benefit Scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 per cent of their total annual emolument. The scheme, which will take effect from January 1, 2026, is aimed at strengthening the welfare framework of the federal civil service and ensuring that officers who have served the government for at least 10 years retire […]

  Suspected members of the Lakurawa armed group attacked a police checkpoint in the early hours of Thursday at Bakinruwa/Maje in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing two police officers on duty. Residents said the gunmen stormed the checkpoint in large numbers during the early hours of the morning while the officers were carrying out routine security duties. The attackers reportedly overpowered the policemen before setting fire to […]

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Ismail Abba, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to improving the delivery of services to Nigerian pilgrims by strengthening coordination with its service provider. Abba made this known in Abuja during a strategic meeting with officials of Mashariq Aldhahabiya, a Saudi-based firm responsible for overseeing services provided to Nigerian pilgrims under the government quota in Saudi Arabia. The […]

The ECOWAS Parliament has called for stronger participation in regional trade and economic activities across West Africa, urging citizens, entrepreneurs, and businesses to make greater use of the opportunities created under existing regional integration frameworks. The appeal was made during a press briefing in Abuja ahead of activities marking the parliament’s 25th anniversary. Officials highlighted the importance of increased collaboration between governments, businesses, and citizens to strengthen economic ties among […]