Okpebholo’s UK visit will boost Edo diaspora investment, says ex-commissioner The Oredo Federal House of Representatives candidate, Dr Paddy Iyamu, on Tuesday said Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent working visit to the United Kingdom would strengthen diaspora remittances and attract greater investment and support for community development in Edo State. Iyamu, a former commissioner in the…
Police summon VeryDarkMan, quiz AIG over allegations The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law amid the controversy surrounding social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh. In a…
Ex-Liberian President George Weah to deliver lecture at 2026 NBA conference The Nigerian Bar Association has disclosed that former Liberian President George Weah would deliver the keynote address at its 2026 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the conference’s planning committee, Abdul Muhammed, SAN,…
Catholic Laity to presidency: Onaiyekan spoke out of concern for Nigeria — not malice The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) says John Onaiyekan, cardinal and former archbishop of Abuja archdiocese, commented on President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with Catholic bishops out of concern for Nigeria. Catholic laity are ordinary, baptised members of the Catholic Church….
Why Abuja may ban Okada, Keke in some areas — Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why the FCT Administration is considering restricting the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, and tricycles, also called Keke Napep, in parts of Abuja. Speaking during his monthly media chat…
Customs to begin yearly hiring, open 2026 recruitment soon The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a major shift in its recruitment policy, declaring that future recruitment exercises will be conducted annually instead of at irregular intervals. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing on the release of the final list…
TSC crisis: Aviation unions gear up for airlines’ picketing Nigeria’s aviation sector may be heading for another round of industrial action, as two major aviation unions have declared they are prepared to commence picketing of airlines accused of withholding billions of naira in statutory Ticket Sales Charges, warning that the action could begin “anytime from…
BREAKING: Tinubu approves 30% to 80% salary hike for armed forces personnel President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel. The pay package that will benefit approximately 250,000 personnel and take effect from September 1, 2026, Special Adviser to the President on Information and…
Woman rescued after jumping into Lagos lagoon A woman was rescued by local fishermen after she allegedly jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Idumota-Carter Bridge. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, according to a video by X.com user, #ChuksErice. In the video, the woman was seen sitting in a wooden canoe after being pulled…
BUK physicist appointed to UN global panel on nuclear war consequences. According to a publication by BUK media, the appointment, established under UN General Assembly Resolution 79/238, places atmospheric physicist, Mrs Sa’id, among the world’s premier scientists evaluating existential global nuclear threats. Rabia Sa’id of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has been appointed by the United…
