ASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike following fresh engagements with the Federal Government. ASUU National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the decision at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, after a marathon National Executive Council (NEC) meeting that lasted overnight and ended around 4:00 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DG NILDS Marks 60th Birthday with Homecoming Prayers in Ilorin
