The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), effective immediately. The announcement was made in a press release by the outgoing FPRO, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. CSP Hundeyin, a seasoned communicator and security expert, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. A…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to apply the brake on the implementation of the five per cent fuel tax. Obi, in a post on his verified X handle, opined that Tinubu should let Nigerians begin to feel tangible impacts of the administration’s economic reforms before imposing another tax on the citizens. READ ALSO: Tinubu departs Abuja for…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commended the leadership of organised labour in the state for fostering a harmonious working relationship, which he said has been instrumental in the state’s economic growth over the past 35 months. Speaking yesterday in Ado-Ekiti during a meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the newly inaugurated executive members of its Women’s Wing, Oyebanji attributed his administration’s achievements to the…

In a significant crackdown on illicit trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, has seized a large cache of firearms, ammunition, and industrial drones in separate operations across Ogun and Ondo States. The seizures, valued at a duty-paid value of over ₦377 million, highlight the service’s heightened focus on national security. READ ALSO: Customs reaffirms transparency, accountability as pillars of modernised agenda Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, who…

The Federal Government, FG, has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders to recommit to implementing the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy, citing alarming statistics on road fatalities. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the FRSC’s 8th Annual Lecture Series, acknowledged the Corps’ efforts but stressed that more work is needed to make Nigerian roads safe. Shettima, who also serves as the Chairman of the National Road Safety…

President Bola Tinubu has departed from Abuja to begin a 10-working-day “working vacation” in Europe. The trip is part of his 2025 annual leave and will include stops in France and the United Kingdom before he returns to Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. READ ALSO: Tinubu mandates health insurance compliance across MDAs This marks one…

By Ismaeel Aleem The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the official timetable for the 2025 Batch B Stream II mobilisation, outlining key dates for prospective corps members. The schedule, shared on X on Thursday and the NYSC website on Wednesday, confirmed that online registration for both foreign- and Nigerian-trained graduates will commence on 8 September and run until 13 September 2025. READ ALSO: Anambra NYSC member breaks silence after…

By Ismaeel Aleem Health workers in Kaduna State erupted in jubilation yesterday after Governor Uba Sani approved the 2024 Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and hazard allowance, set to take effect in September 2025. The announcement, described as a major victory for the state’s medical workforce, was confirmed during a press briefing by Ishaku Yakubu, Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Kaduna State chapter. Yakubu called…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued an urgent flood alert for 15 states, warning that 43 locations across Nigeria could face heavy rainfall and potential flooding between 4 and 8 September 2025. The alert, signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department at the National Flood Early Warning Centre, highlighted the growing threat of flooding during Nigeria’s peak rainy…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Flight Data Centre, marking a significant step towards strengthening aviation safety standards across the country. The facility, launched at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, was described by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo is a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to global aviation excellence. READ ALSO: NCAA enlists EFCC’s support to combat aviation fraud Speaking at a…

By Ismaeel Aleem Former President Olusegun Obasanjo called for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s healthcare approach, stressing that access to quality medical services is a fundamental right for all citizens, not a favour for the poor or a luxury for the elite. Speaking at the launch of the Care365 Health Hub in Abuja yesterday, Obasanjo decried the persistent challenges in the sector, where millions trek long distances to reach facilities…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has stated that he could eliminate insecurity in the state within two months if he were given full operational control over security agencies. In a viral video circulating on social media, Governor Lawal expressed frustration over his limited powers as a state governor, despite having firsthand intelligence on bandits’ movements within the state. “I swear to Almighty Allah, wherever a bandits’ leader is located…