By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in fees for the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. The Service Public Relations Officer at NIS Headquarters in Abuja, ACI AS Akinlabi, announced this in a statement issued on Thursday. ACI Akinlabi said...
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By EMMANUEL ANKELI, Sokoto – In a significant step toward bolstering national security and economic growth, the Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Nawabuddin Azad, has emphasized that peace and security are the bedrock of progress in any country. He spoke during a high-profile visit from Assistant Inspector General...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – National Orientation Agency (NOA) has rolled out a dynamic nationwide sensitization campaign in Borno State, targeting five key areas to enhance citizen awareness, strengthen trust in government, and promote national unity. Launched on Wednesday at Garba Abari Hall, NOA State Directorate Headquarters in Maiduguri,...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has urged Nigerians to participate actively in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Joseph...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – A combined team of the police, military, and local vigilante members have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in dismantling electricity transformer in Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00AM on August 24, 2025, in Ikot Idim village, Ika Local Government Area, according to...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo ,– Akwa Ibom State is set for a major boost in tourism development as a world-class Ibom Arise Resort project is expected to be opened during this year’s yuletide. Governor Umo Eno, who disclosed this when he fielded questions Correspondents, noted that the multi-faceted recreational facility...
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has raised concerns about the growing wave of military rule across West and Central Africa, warning that it jeopardizes democratic progress, stability, and regional unity. Director of CDD-West Africa, Dr. Dauda Garuba, addressed this issue in Abuja on Wednesday during the...
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the digital economy could propel Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by up to 20%. Speaking at the 3rd Economic Confidential Lecture in Abuja on Wednesday, Inuwa emphasized AI’s...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) revealed its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, spotlighting Nigerian stars: Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr and Shallipopi, alongside Morocco’s El Grande Toto, DR Congo’s Fally Ipupa, Ghana’s Moliy, Senegal’s Mia Guissé, Tanzania’s Jux, among others. AFRIMA’s PR and Media Relations...
Bayelsa Queens, champions of Nigeria’s Women’s Premier League, secured their spot in the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers with a commanding 3-0 victory over Togo’s ASKO on Wednesday at the Stade du Lycée Scientifique. The Prosperity Girls asserted control early but broke through in...
Sokoto State Government has terminated contracts awarded to 36 companies for the renovation of Sokoto Central Market, which was ravaged by fire in 2021, while approving N3 billion for the refurbishment of nine General Hospitals across the state. State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Nasiru Binji, disclosed this...
CEO of HSI Energies, Chikezie Nwosu, has disclosed that the company’s modular refinery under construction in Owaza, Ukwa East LGA, Abia State, will generate 3,000 direct jobs for locals upon completion. The CEO announced this on Wednesday during a visit to Governor Alex Otti at Umuehim Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa...
By OLA MODUPE, Akure – Ondo State Police Command has exposed a self-kidnapping scheme orchestrated by 42-year-old Mrs. Sanmori Taiwo, who conspired with her 62-year-old husband, Pastor Sanmori Olubumi Joshua, to extort money from her relatives overseas. Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday...
Interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has pledged to foster a sustainable economy and combat insecurity while ensuring inclusive leadership. Mark, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Sen. Suleiman Adokwe, stated this on Wednesday, during the inauguration of ADC.in Karu, Nasarawa State....
All Progressives Congress (APC) announced on Wednesday in Abuja that while it strongly supports President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, it will not bar party members from challenging him in the primaries. Speaking at the party’s national secretariat, National Organising Secretary Alh. Suleiman Argungu emphasized the APC’s...
Manchester United faced a shocking defeat in the English League Cup, falling 12-11 in a penalty shootout to fourth-tier Grimsby Town after a 2-2 draw in a rain-soaked second-round match at Blundell Park on Wednesday. Grimsby surged to a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime, with Charles Vernam capitalizing on...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Federal Government has ordered the closure of an illegal gold mining operation in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to curb environmental risks, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, The directive, announced on Wednesday via a statement by his Special Assistant on...
President Bola Tinubu concluded a significant state visit to Brazil, leaving Brasília for Abuja on Wednesday to advance Nigeria-Brazil relations, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The presidential aircraft departed Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at approximately 12:57 p.m. local time. At the departure, Amb. Carlos...
Federal Government has revealed that many civil servants are unable to access housing loan schemes because their salaries are heavily encumbered by multiple loans from commercial lending agencies. Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, Hajiya Salamatu Ahmed, highlighted the issue during the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarterly...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has emphasized that transforming transport infrastructure is vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, regional integration, and sustainable peace, noting that “a well-connected Plateau is a prosperous Plateau.” He made this known in Jos on Wednesday, August 27, during the opening...