Abuja, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has instituted a legal action against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging the continued enforcement of tinted-glass permits in the country. In the suit, the NBA argued that the policy amounts to a violation of
Washington, United States | September 6, 2025 – The United States economy showed signs of strain in August as job growth came to a halt, sparking concerns about the sustainability of former President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Official labor figures revealed that the employment market, which had been slowing in recent months, flatlined during the
Lokoja, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 – The Kogi State Government has established a 26-member Illicit Drugs Control Committee as part of renewed efforts to curb the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking in the state. The committee, inaugurated by Governor Usman Ododo, is mandated to develop effective strategies for prevention, treatment, enforcement, and
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to address critical public health challenges, childhood cancer has increasingly come under the spotlight as a condition requiring urgent national attention. Medical professionals, advocacy groups, and concerned parents are joining voices to call on the government and stakeholders to prioritise awareness, early detection, and improved access to treatment for childhood cancers
A prominent Nigerian cleric has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen governance by closely monitoring the performance of his appointees and holding them accountable to the expectations of public service. The religious leader, while addressing members of his congregation during a sermon on national responsibility, stressed that true leadership goes beyond appointments and
In a significant step toward modernising public service delivery and deepening Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, the Federal Government has officially unveiled the 1GovCloud project—an ambitious initiative aimed at transitioning Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into a unified, paperless digital ecosystem. The project, which was formally rolled out by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),
Osogbo, Osun State – The countdown has begun as the city of Osogbo prepares to welcome athletes and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond for the fourth edition of the NASFAT Games, scheduled to run from September 7 to 13, 2025, at Fountain University. Organized by the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), the annual sporting
OSOGBO, Nigeria — The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) is making a concerted effort to ensure its long-term viability by prioritizing succession planning. This was the central theme of the 2025 NASFAT Strategic Retreat, held at Fountain University in Osogbo, which brought together a wide range of the society’s leaders. Grooming the Next Generation of Leaders The
Lagos, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 – The Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of a large-scale drainage project aimed at addressing perennial flooding across key parts of the metropolis. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, is designed to expand water channels, upgrade existing drain systems, and ensure
Dutse, Jigawa State | September 6, 2025 – The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of more than 150 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting violent crime and drug trafficking across the state. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the coordinated raids were carried out over several weeks and focused on identified
