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Senate chamber during passage of the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service Bill aimed at curbing illegal mining and securing mineral resources in Nigeria.

Senate Passes Bill for Nigeria Mines Rangers Service

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS) — a specialised security agency that will combat illegal and artisanal mining across the country, marking a major step in Nigeria’s efforts to secure its mineral resources and strengthen the extractive industry. The proposed law, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Onawo (SDP–Nasarawa), seeks to create a legal and institutional framework to protect mining operations, enforce safety and environmental standards, and promote sustainable resource management […]

October 21, 2025

President Bola Tinubu nominates Dr. Bernard Doro, a reform-minded technocrat from Plateau State, as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Tinubu Nominates Bernard Doro Minister, Forwards Name for Confirmation

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination, announced Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, fills one of the vacant ministerial slots in the federal cabinet. Dr. Doro’s nomination follows the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty […]

October 21, 2025

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NDLEA Launches Digital Portal for Drug Integrity Tests

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a new digital system for drug integrity tests and visa clearance. This marks a major step in the agency’s drive to modernize its operations and improve public service delivery. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the launch, NDLEA Secretary, Shadrach Haruna described the initiative as a "paradigm shift where enforcement meets efficiency and technology.” He said the new system eliminates delays, human interference, and document falsification that often […]

October 21, 2025

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Customs Launches Digital System to Verify Vehicle Duty Payments

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday unveiled the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS) — a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to verify the clearance and duty payment status of imported vehicles within minutes, marking a major milestone in the agency’s drive toward full digital transformation. Unveiling the platform at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, said the initiative represents a bold step in modernising operations and promoting transparency, accountability, […]

October 21, 2025

Police disperse protesters with teargas during #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration in Abuja.

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Eight Arrested, Kanu’s Lawyer, Relative at #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Eight persons, including Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his relative, Fineboy Kanu have been arrested in a fresh protest demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday. The demonstration, organized under the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was led by human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, who joined protesters marching through parts of Maitama and the Central Business District (CBD) before security operatives dispersed them. Confirming the arrests, FCT Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said […]

October 21, 2025

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Sheroes Cup Pre-Season 2025: Confluence Queens, Naija Ratels Shine

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Sheroes Cup Pre-Season Tournament 2025 kicked off in thrilling fashion at the Area 3 Football Pitch, Abuja, featuring a blend of grit, goals, and tactical brilliance from some of Nigeria’s finest women’s football teams. The curtain-raiser of the day saw Remo Stars and Ekiti United play out an entertaining 1–1 draw, setting an exciting tone for the rest of the tournament. Both sides showed strong attacking intent and solid defensive organization, earning a point apiece […]

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NRFF Ramps Up Rugby Development Nationwide

By Arinzechi Chkwunonso In a major step toward strengthening grassroots rugby development in Nigeria, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) is set to host a Technical Introduction (TI) Coaching Training Program in Abuja from October 23 to 25, 2025. This intensive three-day training initiative reflects NRFF’s unwavering commitment to nurturing a new generation of rugby coaches equipped with modern coaching techniques, global best practices, and an unshakeable commitment to player safety and development. The program will bring together representatives […]

October 20, 2025 2

FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed speaks during the launch of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign and unveiling of the new contactless biometric driver’s licence system in Abuja.

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FRSC Launches Contactless Biometric System for Instant Driver’s Licence Issuance

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a contactless biometric capture system for driver’s licence processing — a major step in Nigeria’s shift toward digital governance and improved public service delivery. The initiative, announced on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign, is aimed at eliminating processing delays and curbing the use of temporary licences. This year’s campaign, themed “Tech Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving,” focuses on […]

October 20, 2025

Education

ASUU Strike: NLC Hosts Urgent Talks with ASUU, Education Unions

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday convened an emergency meeting with leaders of key tertiary education unions as part of intensified efforts to end the ongoing nationwide strike that has paralysed academic activities across Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The high-level meeting, taking place at the NLC headquarters in Abuja, brings together the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Academic […]

October 20, 2025