The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Oct. 31 for judgment in a suit seeking to stop the planned convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice James Omotosho fixed…
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NDLEA launches online portal for drug integrity test, visa clearance certificate
Oct 21, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform that will make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless, more accessible and ultimately curb…
Tanker explosion kills 35, injures 46 in Niger – FRSC
Oct. 21, 2025 No fewer than 35 persons have been feared dead, while 46 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a petrol tanker explosion on Bida–Agaie expressway, at Essa village in…
Court sacks Ebonyi LG Chairmen, councillors, declares election unconstitutional
Oct. 21, 2025 The Federal High Court in Ebonyi has sacked the 13 Council Chairmen and 171 Councillors in the state, declaring their elections as “unconstitutional”. The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission…
Reps approve new federal universities in Borno, Imo, Kaduna, Kano
Oct. 21, 2025 The House of Representatives at plenary on Tuesday, approved the establishment of four Federal Universities in Borno, Imo, Kaduna and Kano states to enhance learning in the country. This followed…
4.24m Nigerians affected by blindness, visual impairment
Oct. 21, 2025 An NGO, Sightsavers International says over 4.25 million Nigerians are affected by blindness or visual impairment, many due to preventable or treatable conditions like cataracts, glaucoma and uncorrected refractive…
Social media influencer, MandyKiss, lands DPO in trouble
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer, Enu-Owa Division, following his unprofessional handling of a recent case involving a…
LASG vows to revoke home allocations of alottees who fail to comply with estate regulations
October 21, 2025 The Honourable Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, has reiterated that the Lagos State Government will revoke the home allocations of allottees who fail to comply with extant rules…
Kano Govt. vows to recover lost artefacts, preserve cultural identity
Oct. 21, 2025 The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to restoring and preserving the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage, much of which has been lost over the years due…
NELFUND opens 2025/2026 student loan portal: How to register
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering financial access to eligible students nationwide. Managing Director of NELFUND,…