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The Oyo State Police Command has issued a security advisory to residents ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. In a statement, the Command’s spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, said all religious and festive gatherings during the period must be held in open and publicly accessible locations to allow security agencies to respond swiftly in the event of emergencies. He warned that events should not be organised in secluded areas without […]

The United States has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerians, effective January 1, 2026, as part of a new presidential proclamation aimed at strengthening border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria said the restriction will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United […]

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will now serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The clarification was made during a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws shared by the Service on Monday. According to the FIRS, registered businesses will also no longer need a separate TIN, as their […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the African Nations League, a new annual competition designed to showcase the continent’s top senior national teams and players. CAF said the tournament will provide a consistent, world-class platform for African national teams, offering players greater exposure and more opportunities to display their talent on a continental stage. Announcing the initiative on its official X handle on Monday, CAF stated that […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified nationwide enforcement to remove dangerous drivers and curb life-threatening practices on major highways as Nigerians embark on end-of-year travels. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday during a strategic monitoring of vehicular movement in Kaduna as part of the ongoing Zero Tolerance special operation for the festive season. Mohammed said the corps had deployed a large number of officers and […]

The Senate has confirmed 67 nominees as career and non-career ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, approving a list that features former governors, ex-ministers, political figures and seasoned diplomats. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North), after weeks of screening of nominees forwarded by the Presidency. Presenting the report on the […]

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has declared that he is the only traditional ruler with the authority to confer chieftaincy titles bearing the name “Yorubaland.” The monarch made the declaration on Sunday at the Aganju Forecourt of the Oyo Palace during the installation of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari, as Obaloyin of Yorubaland, and Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland. Oba Owoade explained that […]

The Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, has charged children across the state to embrace love, kindness, honesty and hard work as essential foundations for a brighter future. Mrs Makinde described Christmas as a season of reflection, love and giving, rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. She gave the charge in Ibadan during a Christmas party organised for children in the state. The governor’s […]

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. The minister extended warm seasonal greetings to Christians in […]