New and serving customs personnel must take drug test – C-G
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says incoming recruits to the organisation must undergo a drug test as part of the recruitment process. The NCS Comptroller-General (C-G), Adewale Adeniyi, gave the directive in a statement by the spokesperson of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeniyi said arrangements had been concluded to subject all […]
Rain forces changes to 2026 Winter Olympics flame ceremony
Rainy weather has forced a running change to Wednesday’s ceremony in ancient Olympia for the lighting of the sacred flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, organisers said. “(A) change of venue was necessary due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in Ancient Olympia and the continuous rainfall, which made it impossible to hold the […]
Bring fresh ideas, vigour to govt operations, Aiyedatiwa tells new SAs, others
Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has swore in newly appointed and reappointed Special Advisers and the Director-General of the Performance and Projects Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU).
Abduction: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial cordon on Kwara, Kebbi, Niger forests
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon around forests in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States, following a surge in kidnappings and terrorist activities.
Northern women fault school closures, urge stronger security measures
A coalition of Northern women leaders has criticized the Federal and State Governments’ decision to close schools in Kebbi, Gombe, Niger, and other states following recent attacks, describing the move as an act of panic rather than protection.
‘Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues’ as Soludo presents 2026 budget of N757.9bn
Being A Speech at the Presentation of the Draft Anambra State Budget Proposals for 2026 to the Anambra State House of Assembly; Awka: 25th November 2025
Police confirm arrest of bride accused of killing husband three days after wedding
Community sources alleged that the bride stabbed the victim while he was asleep and later went to a neighbour’s house asking for food.
Food prices rise in September 2025 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beans, garri, maize, tomatoes, beef, rice, and other food items witnessed a slight decrease in price in September 2025.
FG moves to unlock $300bn dead capital through land reform — Dangiwa
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, says the Federal Government is set to overhaul its land administration system to unlock an estimated $300 billion in dead capital. The minister said the aim was to boost economic development across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Dangiwa stated this in Kano […]
19 Rivers communities seek LGA support to meet development needs
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of ECDF, Mr Linus Awute, commended NLNG for standing forthright in the development of the host communities.
Banditry: Wike orders full security reinforcement, heightened surveillance across Abuja
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate and comprehensive strengthening of security across Abuja, directing intensified surveillance at all border points linking the capital to neighbouring states. Following the directive, the newly activated Operation Sweep Squad – a combined force of the Military, Police, Department of State Services DSS […]
