Need for technology-driven reform to curb jailbreaks
The recent escape of inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, on August 12, 2025 – coming barely three months after a similar incident at the Ilesha Centre on May 20 and earlier at the Koton Karfe Centre in March – once again exposes the deep rot in Nigeria’s correctional system. Although […]
Abuja-Kaduna train derailment: FG to release report on cause of incident in 23 days
The Federal Government announced yesterday, that the cause of the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment would be made public in 23 days.
Flood: 29 states, FCT, 107 LGAs, 631 communities at risk this month — FG
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, predicted yesterday, that 29 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as well as 107 local government areas and 631 communities were at risk of flooding between now and mid September.
Fedmas Studios to release blockbuster film NINI
ABUJA—Fedmas Studios has announced the nationwide release of its highly anticipated film, NINI, scheduled to hit cinemas on October 3, 2025. Distributed by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, the movie will premiere on Sunday, September 28, at Silverbird Cinema, Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja. Written, directed, and produced by filmmaker Sam Idiagbonya, NINI explores themes of love, […]
Minimum wage: States have no excuse not to pay beyond N70,000 —NECA
Following the rising cost of living in the country and its impact on the people, as well as the increase in Federal allocations to all tiers of government, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has said state governments had no excuse not to pay civil servants above the ?70,000 minimum wage.
Retirement: Court nullifies 15-year compulsory service rule for soldiers
The National Industrial Court, NIC, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, nullified provision of the harmonised terms and conditions of service for officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces, HTACOS, which made it mandatory for soldiers to serve for a minimum of 15 years before being allowed to resign.
Dangote Refinery: One year, one refinery, a nation transformed
By ABIODUN ALADE In just 12 months, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has shifted Nigeria from fuel importer to regional energy supplier, stabilised its currency, slashed fuel costs, and sparked an industrial revival. As Africa’s largest refinery marks its first year of operation, it stands as a bold symbol of private ambition driving national transformation. One year […]
Kwara PDP Guber aspirant, Ladi Hassan tasks members to support him
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)in Kwara state, Alhaji Ladi Hassan, has tasked members of his party to open their eyes and support him to emerge as the party’s flag bearer and not allow people to deceive them. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Ilorin, Ladi […]
Tinubu govt using project data to cover nepotism —ADC
African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the Bola Tinubu administration of manipulating infrastructure data in a bid to deflect criticism over nepotism and regional bias.
Russia not opposed to Ukraine joining EU —Putin
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has said Moscow was not opposed to Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union, EU.
NGO raises alarm over compromised GMO Regulatory agencies
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A non governmental organisation,The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has raised alarm over conflict of interest in Nigeria’s biotechnology regulatory system, warning that the dangers of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) could overwhelm the country if oversight remains compromised. PeacePro noted that those charged with regulating GMOs are often the same people […]
