President Bola Tinubu has signed off on a N712.3 billion plan to comprehensively upgrade the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence nationwide on August 18. In a post shared via its official X handle on Friday, the commission said online pre-registration will open that same day through its portal, while physical registration will begin on August 25. The statement read, “This exercise is for Nigerians who have attained voting age or those who were…

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider granting a strategic presidential pardon to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, in the interest of national security. The appeal was made in a statement released on Friday by the IHRC’s Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, Duru Hezekiah, and made available to journalists in Abuja. The commission emphasised that its call should not…

The six kidnapped students who were abducted on their way to the Yola Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Adamawa State, for resumption have regained freedom following the intervention of the Benue State Police Command.

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…