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The Republic of Niger has introduced new immigration measures, requiring Nigerians traveling with ECOWAS passports to present a valid international passport for entry. This decision follows Niger’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite keeping its borders open with Nigeria, Nigerien authorities have tightened controls at … Read more

The usually busy Challenge-Dugbe axis of Ibadan was thrown into chaos on Tuesday as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, stormed the headquarters of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). Their mission was clear: to demand justice for over 3,000 workers who were recently dismissed. With chants of solidarity songs and … Read more

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Edwin Clark, a revered statesman, former National Commissioner for Information and a worthy leader of the South South. Naija News reports that Clark died on Monday at the age of 97. His death was confirmed by a family representative, Prof. … Read more

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has commiserated with the family of elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, following his demise. Naija News reports that Clark passed away at the age of 97. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died on Monday night, as confirmed in an official … Read more

The Magistrate Court of Lagos State, Ikeja Magisterial District, has adjourned the case involving three passengers accused of unruly behaviour aboard Air Peace Flight No. P4 7579 from London to Lagos. The defendants—Adewale Adedigba, 52; Magnis Ashibuogwu, 50; and Iwunze Benjamin, 30—were charged following an incident on February 12, 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM. According … Read more

Amidst the crisis in Osun State on Monday, a video has emerged showing Kayode Atolagbe, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ifedayo Local Government, firing a dane gun into the air while surrounded by cheering supporters. The video, which was shared on X by Prince Aderemi, a former Media Assistant to the ex-governor of … Read more

The National Assembly has withdrawn the passage of the 2025 budget due to significant errors in allocations. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives rescinded their decision on the appropriation bill passed on February 13, to correct discrepancies in capital and recurrent expenditures. Despite the corrections, the total budget remains at N54.9 trillion. However, … Read more

Thirty-five years after the establishment of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, the Federal Government on Tuesday 18th February 2025 commissioned the first barracks that will provide office and residential accommodation for officers, men and women of the anti-narcotics body. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the first NDLEA barracks in Yola, Adamawa state, … Read more

Amid the ongoing Local Government crisis in Osun State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of additional tactical squads to restore peace and security in the state. The newly deployed units will reinforce security efforts already in place, following violent clashes on Tuesday that resulted in the deaths of four … Read more

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered bank directors with non-performing insider-related loans to step down immediately, as part of efforts to strengthen corporate governance and enhance risk management in the banking sector. The directive was issued in a circular dated Monday, February 17, signed by Adetona Adedeji, Acting Director of Banking Supervision. Insider … Read more