This report features retired Assistant Director of Internal Security (SSS), Adam Abuh, urging citizens to prioritize personal security by learning tips, staying vigilant, and reporting suspicious activities. For years, Nigeria has faced persistent security challenges that have severely impacted its economy. These issues vary geographically, with Boko Haram’s terrorism plaguing the northern regions, while separatist movements such as the Biafra agitation in the southeast and the Yoruba nation agitation in…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje as Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). This was disclosed in a statement released on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. In addition to Ganduje’s appointment, the President named chairpersons for 41 federal organizations, alongside new leadership roles, including a Managing Director for the Nigerian Railway…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has instructed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to urgently deploy new passport printers to the Nigerian Consulates in Atlanta and New York, USA. This decision follows a petition from a group of Nigerians in the diaspora, highlighting the difficulties faced by citizens requiring consular services in these cities.   Acknowledging the petition through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alao…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed deep concern over the nation’s poor power supply, rising electricity tariffs, and worsening poverty. Speaking yesterday he highlighted the instability in power generation, transmission, and distribution, blaming government policies for plunging Nigerians further into hardship. Ajaero criticised the recent 50 per cent increase in telephone service tariffs, urging the federal government to suspend the implementation until extensive consultations…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Gombe State has announced that 1,268 Batch A, Stream I corps members have successfully completed their service year, earning commendation for their dedication and contributions to their host communities. Speaking during a low-key passing-out ceremony held on Thursday at the NYSC zonal office in Gombe, the State Coordinator, Chinwe Nwachukwu, lauded the corps members for their commitment throughout the service year. She highlighted…

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned proceedings in a N1 billion defamation lawsuit filed by renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz. The case, which is against social media influencer Martins Otse, alias VeryDarkBlackMan, has been rescheduled for February 19, 2025. Justice A.A. Adeyemi issued the adjournment on Thursday to allow for the hearing of a preliminary objection…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a reward of N5 million and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, a Mathematics teacher was shortlisted among the top 50 teachers globally in the prestigious Global Teacher Prize.  The Global Teacher Prize is a US $1 million award presented to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession.  Adewale employs innovative teaching methods and integrates the local language to…

The Federal Government has announced the addition of plumbing, makeup, hairstyling and 12 other new trades (new subjects) to the Basic Education curriculum. This was contained in a short statement issued on Thursday by the National Orientation Agency (NOA). According to NOA, the new trades were added to the Basic Education curriculum to boost students’ practical skills and employability. The statement noted that the new subjects will take effect from…

Retired Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Useni, who served as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, died at 82. The death of Useni, who served as minister in the government of late General Sani Abacha, was confirmed on Thursday night by the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang. The governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere in a statement said, “The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, deeply regrets to announce…

The Federal Government has approved N4 billion for conditional cash transfers to no fewer than 10 million vulnerable households in the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwada announced this on Thursday while speaking at the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) at the United Nations House in Abuja. According to him, the initiative aimed at addressing the nation’s growing…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly opposed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), labelling the decision as “inconsiderate and unjustifiable.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, NANS condemned the hike, warning that it would exacerbate the economic challenges already faced by Nigerians, particularly students. Oladimeji Uthman, the Clerk of the Senate at NANS National Headquarters, called the tariff increase…

Major political parties in Nigeria have weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the conduct of bye-elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On Wednesday, they insisted that INEC should continue to oversee bye-elections to fill legislative vacancies resulting from resignations or deaths. The Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) rejected the suggestion made by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, that INEC should…