President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and several state governors on Sunday led tributes as former Inspector-General of Police and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, passed away in Abuja at the age of 69. Arase died in the early hours of the morning at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, following a brief illness. His death was confirmed by his first son, Solomon Arase Jnr, […]
The 21-day ultimatum, which began on August 27, 2025, was contained in a communique issued at the end of the association’s 77th General Executive Council Meeting held at the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta, Kano State. The polytechnic workers demanded the release of the new Scheme of Service, constitution of the Renegotiation of 2010 Agreement Committee, payment of all owed arrears and the release of the 2023, 2024 and […]
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has decorated seven officers promoted to Deputy Commander of Narcotics in the state. The officers were promoted from the rank of Assistant Commander of Narcotics to Deputy Commander of Narcotics. The decorated officers are Timothy Nku Odu, James Olusola Olarewaju, Akpabio Akpan, Anthony Odu Oko, Fidelis Nkazi Heijirika, Paul Akhazee, and Mohammed Danmusa. Shortly after the decoration, Commander […]
The Nigerian Postal Service has announced that, with effect from today, all postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States, except letters and documents, will attract a mandatory prepaid customs duty of $80 or its naira equivalent. In a public notice to its customers on Friday, NIPOST explained that the new charges stem from a recent Executive Order signed by the Government of the United States of America suspending de […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Thursday knocked the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, over claims that the government never signed any agreements with the union. Alausa made the clarification on Thursday while addressing journalists in Abuja. According to him, the documents often cited by ASUU as binding agreements were never signed, but only proposals presented during negotiations. He said the administration of President Bola Tinubu was, however, […]
The Oyo State House of Assembly has dismissed as false the allegations made by Honorable Ibrahim Shittu, member representing Saki West State Constituency, over the recent emergency plenary session. Hon. Shittu had claimed that the session was secretly convened to approve a 300 billion naira loan request from the executive without proper notification of members. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Assembly described his remarks as misleading and a […]
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has issued a directive mandating its officers to wear officially approved uniforms during enforcement operations. This move comes after numerous complaints from the public regarding officers conducting arrests and enforcement activities while dressed in mufti and unapproved uniforms. The OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya ,disclosed this today, while addressing all zonal commanders across Oyo state where he said wearing uniforms is essential […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced an upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi today, the new fees will apply only to applications made within Nigeria. The review which only affect Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now set a new fee thresholds for 32-page with 5-year validity […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in the country be geo-tagged within 60 days as part of measures to curb fraud and strengthen oversight of digital payments. This initiative is designed to ensure that all PoS terminals are traceable and that transactions are secure. Terminals operating outside their registered location will be flagged, and non-compliant devices will be deactivated. The directive requires […]
