Sept. 3, 2025 …Calls for resubmission of documents The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has withdrawn all park licences in Abuja, asking operators to resubmit documents for fresh screening and possible reallocation,…
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Illegal migration is voluntary suicide, says NiDCOM; the Oluwabanga Libya ordeal
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised Nigerians seeking to relocate abroad against illegal migration, describing such journeys as voluntary suicide missions. Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman and CEO of the…
Son drags First Bank, Jaiz Bank to court over late father’s savings
A businessman, Shamsuddeen Bello, on Wednesday took First Bank and Jaiz Bank before the Upper Shari’a Court sitting at Daura Road, Kaduna, over the savings of his late father. The complainant, represented…
FG declares Friday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to mark the 2025 Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of…
Africa now global epicentre of terrorism – UN
Sept. 3, 2025 The United Nations (UN) has warned that Africa, especially West Africa and the Sahel, have overtaken the Middle East as the new hub of global terrorism, accounting for the…
Anniversary: Lagos announces 50% fare reduction on Blue Line Rail
Sept. 3, 2025 The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced 50 per cent reduction in fares on its Blue Line Rail. The reduction is for Thursday (Sept. 4). The state Gov. Babajide…
Nigeria secures 775 terrorism convictions in 8 phases of trials – NCTC
Sept. 3, 2025 The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA) says Nigeria has conducted eight phases of terrorism-related trials, leading to 775 convictions. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, National…
Police nabs father, 2 others over arranged child marriage in Ondo
Sept. 3, 2025 The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested three persons over alleged child marriage in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state. DSP Olushola Ayanlade, command’s…
Bayelsa Govt seeks stake in $3.5bn brass fertiliser, petrochemical project
Sept. 3, 2025 The Bayelsa Government has solicited for equity stake in the Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Company project about to beging on the Brass Island in the state. Gov. Douye Diri…
Police rescues man from suicide by electrocution in Anambra
Sept. 3, 2025 The Police Command in Anambra says it has rescued a man who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole in Awada, Onitsha. The command’s Public…