Rivers Sole Administrator urges NYSC members to embrace selfless service
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called on the 2025 Batch A Stream I NYSC members posted to the state to show selfless service and strong dedication. He emphasized that this approach would help meet the needs of the people in the communities where they will serve. This message […]
No curfew in Lafia, only nighttime motorcycle, tricycle restrictions – Police
The Nasarawa State Police have made it clear that there is no curfew in Lafia, even though many people think there is. Police explained that only motorcycles and tricycles are not allowed to move around at night. This does not mean everyone has to stay indoors. Police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, shared this information on […]
560 Kwara pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia
The 2025 Hajj has officially started for Kwara State pilgrims, as the first group of 560 people left Nigeria on Monday. Their flight took off from the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport in Ilorin. Before their departure, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, speaking through his Special Adviser Saadu Salaudeen, encouraged the pilgrims to be on their best behavior. […]
Nigerian Army issues advisory to officers sitting for promotion exams in Edo
The Nigerian Army has warned its officers taking part in the 2025 promotion exams in Edo State to be careful due to ongoing security concerns in the area. On Sunday, Major-General Adebayo Adegbite, who heads the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST), spoke to officers in Benin City. He reminded them to stay […]
NNL fines Jigawa Golden Stars ₦2 million over referee assault incident
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has imposed a fine of ₦2 million on Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club due to an alleged incident where club officials assaulted a referee during a match. On May 3, 2025, after a game between Jigawa Golden Stars and Barau FC at the Kazaure Township Stadium, reports surfaced claiming that […]
Support staff embark on strike, shutdown Warri Refinery over poor condition of service
Support staff at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) in Delta State have gone on an indefinite strike, shutting down the refinery. They are protesting against what they call poor treatment by the company’s management. The protesting workers gathered at the company’s entrance in large numbers, blocking access to the facility. During the protest, […]
Imo police demote officer caught on camera assaulting man (photos/video)
The Imo State Police Command has responded to a disturbing video showing its officers assaulting a man along the Owerri–Aba Road. In the footage, the officers were seen slapping and kicking a man who appeared to be a passenger in a commercial vehicle. The officers involved in the incident have been identified as Inspector Ofem […]
SON warns of fake, substandard electric cables, tyres and more imported into the country
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has raised a serious warning about the growing number of fake and low-quality goods being sold in markets around the country. Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, SON’s Director General, blamed some importers for bringing in these harmful products. He called them economic saboteurs who harm both the economy and public […]
Labour to demand cost of living allowance for Nigerian workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is preparing for a new campaign to demand a cost of living allowance for Nigerian workers. This move comes as many Nigerians continue to struggle with rising living costs. Speaking in an interview with Vanguard, NLC President Joe Ajaero expressed deep concern over the severe economic hardship affecting Nigerians since […]
Imo govt begins clampdown on tinted commercial buses
The Imo State Government has launched a campaign against commercial vehicles with tinted windows and hidden plate numbers within the State. This action follows the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum issued to commercial drivers using such vehicles. According to the government, tinted windows and concealed plate numbers are significant security risks and will no longer […]