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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.

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

Super Falcons players and staff begin training in Lomé ahead of the WAFCON 2026 qualifier against Benin Republic.

Sport

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Arrive Lomé Ahead of Qualifying Match

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Super Falcons, ten-time African champions, have arrived in Lomé to commence training ahead of their final qualifying clash against Benin Republic for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Training is set to begin on Monday afternoon, confirmed Head Coach Justine Madugu, as the Falcons prepare for Friday’s fixture at the 25,000-capacity Stade de Kégué. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. Togo time (4 p.m. Nigeria time). The match is a crucial step towards Morocco […]

October 20, 2025

General

Tinubu Celebrates Ex-Head of State General Gowon 91st Birthday

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), on his 91st birthday, hailing him as a patriot whose leadership continues to shape Nigeria’s unity and progress. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, President Tinubu joined family, friends, and well-wishers across the country in honoring the former leader. The President praised Gowon’s “unwavering patriotism, visionary leadership, and enduring contributions to national peace and […]

October 20, 2025

General

#ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow: Police Fire Teargas at Protesters, Traders at EDA Plaza

By: Aremu Toyeebaht EDA Plaza, a popular shopping complex in Jabi, was forced to shut down on Monday after police fired teargas inside the building to disperse protesters demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. According to eyewitnesses, protesters, who had earlier gathered in the area as part of the #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow campaign, ran into the plaza to escape the tear gas. Police officers reportedly fired multiple rounds inside the premises, prompting journalists, traders, and […]

October 20, 2025

Business

SEC Urges Stockbrokers to Uphold Ethics, Professionalism in Digital Era

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged stockbrokers across Nigeria to maintain the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and transparency as the capital market evolves in the digital age. Speaking at the 29th Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) held in Abuja, Director-General of SEC, Emomotimi Agama, said a fair and trustworthy market depends on the integrity and competence of those who manage investors’ wealth. “Investors must have full confidence that the intermediaries […]

October 20, 2025

General

NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling in Frozen Snails, Bulbs Bound for Abroad

By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in unusual items. The items includes frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes bound for the United States, United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the interceptions were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos, leading to the arrest of two suspects. One of the […]

October 20, 2025

General

DG NILDS Marks 60th Birthday with Homecoming Prayers in Ilorin

By Chinedu Echianu The Government Reservation Area (GRA) residence of the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, was filled to capacity on Sunday, as dignitaries, Islamic clerics, family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate his 60th birthday with special prayers. The event, held in Ilorin the Kwara State capital, drew a large crowd of political leaders, academics, sports administrators, entrepreneurs, media executives, and traditional title holders who came to honour the […]

October 20, 2025

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Sport

Team Nigeria Clinches Bronze in African Hockey Cup of Nations

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has returned home in high spirits after a remarkable showing at the African Hockey Cup of Nations (ACN) held in Ismailia, Egypt. The men’s national team clinched a bronze medal — their best finish in recent years — capping off a strong continental campaign for the nation. The Nigerian contingent, comprising entirely local-based players, spent over six intensive weeks in camp in Abuja, sharpening their skills and tactics before heading to Egypt. […]

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