The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the “historic and justice-driven” establishment of the South Development Commission, describing it as a long-overdue milestone for the oil-rich region. In a statement signed by the state Governor on Saturday, stated that the creation of the SSDC signals…
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration recognizes sports as a tool that has continued to strengthen the unity of the country as a people. President Tinubu, represented by his Special Adviser on Public Communication and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, said this on Friday when he officially declared open the 9th…
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that a total of 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence were reported in the state between August 2024 and July 2025. Domestic violence alone accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most prevalent issue within the period under review. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In continuation of efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Children (VAC), the Oyo State Government has joined forces with UNICEF and Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria to roll out new interventions aimed at protecting women and children, while empowering former practitioners of harmful traditional practices through vocational…
The Federal Government defended the upward review of Nigerian passport fees to N100,000 and N200,000, saying it was necessary to sustain quality, curb corruption, and ensure timely delivery of travel documents. The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, announced that from September 1, 2025, applications made within Nigeria will attract new fees of N100,000 for the 32-page,…
President Bola Tinubu has defended his foreign trips, saying every handshake is for the success and prosperity of Nigeria. The President said his recent visits to Japan and Brazil were centred on unlocking opportunities that will drive growth and create jobs for Nigerians. He stated this in a post on social media shortly after he…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has issued a directive mandating its officers to wear officially approved uniforms during enforcement operations. This move comes after numerous complaints from the public regarding officers conducting arrests and enforcement activities while dressed in mufti and unapproved uniforms. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya…
Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that over 600,000 students have so far benefitted from the N59million disbursed under the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. Mr. Issa-Onilu, disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday in Kano, to launch the five nationwide enlightenment campaigns on government policies, national…
Abia State Government has charged publishers to separate the workbook from the textbooks supplied to schools in the State, to make it useful for other pupils. The State government also kicked against schools recommending four different textbooks for one subject, which financially drains parents. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Goodluck Ubioch, reminded…
The Plateau State government has once again renewed its call for the establishment of a state policing structure to address peculiar security challenges in the state. The fresh call, made by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon Joyce Ramnap, Jos, re-echoed Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s continued demand for state police as a viable…