Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has authorised the immediate disbursement of gratuity payments to retirees who exited the state’s civil service in 2017, bringing long-awaited relief to affected senior citizens amid Nigeria’s prevailing economic difficulties. Confirming the development, the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of State Pensions, Mrs. Arinola Adetayo, disclosed that payment has
LOKOJA — In a determined push to modernise transportation networks and boost economic activity, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, is forging strategic multilateral partnerships aimed at accelerating the rehabilitation and construction of key road infrastructure across the state. The administration’s road transformation initiative — tagged “Roads to Rebirth” — is being implemented through a
ABUJA — The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022, with the aim of creating a dedicated agency to oversee the administration of recovered assets in Nigeria. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Idiat Adebule (APC, Lagos West), was debated during Tuesday’s
The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the recent employment of 89 labourers from Katsina State by the Dangote Refinery situated in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. The development follows a viral video that surfaced online earlier this month, showing a group of young men from the northern state arriving in Lagos
As the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election draws closer, political tensions are rising, with zoning arrangements and longstanding rivalries fueling intense competition among aspirants and their supporters. The zoning debate, which revolves around which senatorial district should produce the next governor, has once again taken centre stage, stirring deep divisions within the ruling party and
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to immediately commission an independent audit of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) infrastructure following widespread technical disruptions during the 2025 exercise. Hon. Kalu made the call in Abuja on Sunday, stressing the need for
In a proactive move to enhance the welfare and operational readiness of its personnel, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has partnered with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) to train its officers and men in first aid and emergency response techniques. The training, which commenced at key commands across the country, is designed to equip
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, have successfully intercepted a vehicle suspected to be carrying materials linked to an improvised explosive device (IED) along with a significant quantity of mercury—raising fresh security and environmental concerns at Nigeria’s western land border. Acting on credible intelligence, Customs officers on patrol flagged down a
The Gateway Games 2024 officially commenced today in Ogun State with a grand opening ceremony that brought together a distinguished gathering of national leaders, state governors, federal ministers, sports icons, and revered traditional rulers—all united in celebration of youth, unity, and excellence through sports. Held in a charged and jubilant atmosphere, the opening ceremony marked
The Customs Area Controller of Ogun I Command, Comptroller James Ojo, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to facilitating seamless and legitimate trade along the Idiroko-Igolo corridor, a key trade route connecting Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement held at the Idiroko Border Post, Comptroller Ojo emphasized the command’s
