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NLC Decries Insecurity, School Abductions, Declares Nationwide Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has slated a planned nationwide protest for December 17 over the worsening security situation across the country. In a notice issued to all state councils after its national aexecutive committee (NEC)-in-session meeting, the organization condemned the rampant activities of bandits and kidnappers across the country. The group singled out the […]
NNPC Confirms Explosion on Escravos-Lagos Gas Pipeline
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed an explosion on the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline near the Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, raising renewed safety concerns. According to the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, a sudden pressure drop on the line indicated a loss of containment on a […]
CBN Issues One-Month Deadline For Dual PoS Connectivity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed all financial institutions, acquirers, and payment service providers to implement mandatory dual connectivity for Point of Sale (PoS) transactions within one month. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Rakiya Yusuf, updating a September 2024 policy. “Under the […]
NIS Passport Platform To Experience Temporary Disruption Dec 12-14
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced that users of its Passport Digital Platform will experience a temporary service disruption from 12:00 a.m. on 12 December to 6:00 am on 14 December, 2025. This was disclosed in a public notice shared on the service’s official X handle and signed by its Public Relations Office, ACI AS […]
Bayelsa deputy gov collapses, rushed to hospital
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa, the state capital. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. Although the cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, sources described the situation as serious. […]
Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Others Arrive Senate for Ambassadorial Screening
President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees have arrived at the National Assembly ahead of their scheduled Senate screening. Among those seen at the National Assembly were former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, former presidential spokesperson Reno Omokri, former Enugu State governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and former Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau. Their arrival comes two weeks after […]
Victor Osimhen Named GQ Sportsman of the Year in Turkey
Super Eagles star and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has been honoured as GQ Turkey’s Sportsman of the Year, earning recognition at a prestigious black-tie awards ceremony in Istanbul. The annual event, hosted by the Turkish edition of GQ Magazine, celebrates outstanding achievers across sports, music, film, and other creative fields. Osimhen’s selection highlights his exceptional […]
Reps Move to Amend CBN Act, Push for Stronger Oversight and Transparenc
The House of Representatives on Thursday opened debates on a landmark bill seeking sweeping amendments to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Act, in a move aimed at tightening governance, enhancing transparency, and improving oversight of the apex bank. The bill co-sponsored by House Leader Julius Ihonvbere and Jesse Onakalausi sailed through second reading […]
Lekki Toll Gate ‘Massacre’ Claim Is Fake News, Lai Mohammed Reiterates
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has dismissed claims that a “massacre” occurred at the Lekki Toll Gate during the 2020 EndSARS protests, insisting the narrative was driven by fake news and unverified social media reports. Speaking on National Television during a discussion about his new book, Mohammed said misinformation particularly during […]
ADC Launches Delta Committee, Sets Sights on Unseating Tinubu, Oborevworii in 2027
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially inaugurated its Delta State Committee, signaling its intention to unseat both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2027 general election. The inauguration took place in Asaba, the state capital, with the party outlining a comprehensive strategy to expand its presence across all levels of […]