Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to serve as agents of positive change in their host communities, urging them to leave behind enduring legacies of service and meaningful impact. The governor delivered this charge on Friday during the swearing-in and official opening ceremony of the 2025 Batch B Stream I Orientation Programme, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp…

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) has firmly denied reports suggesting it has suspended its ongoing seven-day warning strike, which commenced on Wednesday. In a statement made to our correspondent on Friday, the National Public Relations Officer of NANNM-FHI, Omomo Tibiebi, clarified that despite a meeting held earlier in the day with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad…

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its nationwide strike, which began on 29 July, following successful negotiations with the Federal Government. The Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, confirmed the suspension while addressing journalists on Friday afternoon after a closed-door meeting held in Abuja. Professor Pate stated that the decision to suspend the industrial action came after agreements were reached between the government and the…

The Nigerian Navy has announced its plan to establish a new operational base in Yauri, Kebbi State, as part of an expanded strategy to enhance national security, particularly in the Northwest region. A naval delegation, representing the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, conveyed the decision during a visit to Governor Nasir Idris yesterday. Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu, who led the delegation, explained that while the Navy’s…

The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing offensive against violent crime, successfully dismantling several armed robbery and cultist syndicates operating within and beyond the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, revealed that intelligence-led tactical operations led to the arrest of thirteen male suspects and the recovery of assorted firearms, stolen vehicles, and other incriminating evidence. Ndukwe disclosed that a…

A former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has criticised the National Assembly’s current constitutional amendment process, calling it a “charade” and a wasteful effort that would not solve Nigeria’s deep-rooted governance issues. Speaking at the 7th Penpushing Anniversary and Annual Lecture on Wednesday, the founder of Human Capital Africa said the National Assembly’s refusal to heed citizens’ calls for a new constitution is a missed opportunity to fix the…

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its dedication to creating safer communities by integrating citizen feedback directly into its security strategies. This reaffirmation came during a recent stakeholders’ meeting to review findings from a public perception survey on the effectiveness of security forces. Held by the Debt Management Office, the meeting brought together representatives from government, various security agencies, civil society groups, and development partners. READ ALSO: Maintenance: DisCos assure Lagosians…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi. Adeniyi, whose term was originally due to end on 31 August 2025, will now remain in office until 2026. The presidency said the extension aims to allow him to consolidate key reforms and complete major initiatives under the current administration. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Deputy Controller‑General, Olumode Adeyemi, as the new Controller‑General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), with effect from 14th August 2025. The announcement was made by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) in a statement signed by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (Rtd). Adeyemi’s appointment follows the impending retirement of the current Controller‑General, Engr. Jaji Olola Abdulganiyu, who is set…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has expressed concern over the deplorable condition of federal roads across the state, stating that residents are dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s neglect. Fayemi made the remarks during a meeting with his political associates and loyalists in Ekiti, a gathering many political observers believe was aimed at gauging his influence ahead of the 2027 general election. The former governor is thought to…

The Federal Government (FG) has confirmed that the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line will be completed in 2026. Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, made the announcement during the ongoing government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna. Alkali disclosed that when President Bola Tinubu assumed office on 29 May 2023, the project was only 15% complete. READ ALSO:FG appeal ignored as 25,000 nurses begin 7-day warning strike  However, he noted that progress had…

The Presidency has affirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is entitled to seek a second term in office, just as his predecessor, the late President Muhammadu Buhari, did. This assertion was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, during an interview with Trust Radio on Wednesday. Mr Onanuga called on political leaders from Northern Nigeria to exercise patience and allow the South…