LSSTF Establishes Monitoring Team to Monitor Security Assets
By: Ayo Agbeoluwaye The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has constituted the LSSTF Monitoring Team with clear guidelines detailing their baseline expectations, roles, responsibilities, and performance. This is to ensure that all security agencies based in Lagos that benefits from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund largesse are responsible and responsive to the public […]
Tinubu meets labour leaders over planned insecurity protest
President Bola Tinubu met NLC leaders led by Joe Ajaero to discuss the planned nationwide protest over rising insecurity. After the meeting, Ajaero said the NLC would hold further consultations, with its National Executive Council to decide whether to proceed with the protest. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma and Labour Minister Nkiru Onyejeocha described the […]
NLC warns against attacks on protest, threatens indefinite strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of alleged plans by political agents to infiltrate and violently disrupt its December 17 National Day of Protest and Mourning. The Congress said the protest is a peaceful response to worsening insecurity and warned that any attack on protesters would amount to terrorism and a declaration of war […]
10 Players Join Super Eagles’ 2025 AFCON Camp
The Super Eagles have opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations camp in Cairo, with 10 players already arriving. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was the first to report, followed by Stanley Nwabali, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and others. The team will hold its first training session on Sunday and face Egypt in a friendly at Cairo International Stadium […]
El-Rufai Denies 2027 Presidency Claims
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied viral reports claiming he stated which region should produce Nigeria’s president in 2027. He described the claims as false and misleading. El-Rufai said he never made such remarks in any speech, media interview, or on his verified social media platforms. He stressed that people should not attribute […]
FCCPC Probes Alleged Exploitative Domestic Airfares
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its ongoing investigation into alleged exploitative airfare practices by some domestic airlines, following growing public concerns over sharp increases in ticket prices on select routes. In a statement issued today (Friday) by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission said the widened probe focuses […]
TIN Becomes Mandatory for Bank Accounts from January 2026
The Federal Government announced that all taxable Nigerians must obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to operate bank accounts from January 1, 2026. It was clarified that students and dependents are exempted. The requirement was confirmed under Section 4 of the Nigerian Tax Administration Act, providing legal backing for enforcement. Individuals and businesses already holding […]
Labour Party Rules Out Automatic Ticket for Obi in 2027
The Labour Party stated that no aspirant, including Peter Obi, would receive an automatic ticket for the 2027 elections. It was emphasised that all candidates must emerge through competitive primaries. The leadership noted Obi’s year-long distance from the party but said reconciliation remained possible. The NEC meeting was described as focused on congresses and primaries, […]
NIS Flags Temporary Downtime on Passport Platform
Routine maintenance on the Nigeria Immigration Service’s Passport Digital Platform was announced, with users expected to experience temporary disruptions from 12 to 14 December 2025. The exercise was described as necessary to improve system performance and user experience. Public patience was requested, and support was made available through official channels. Temporary complaint-response handles were also […]
Arsenal Eye Perfect Champions League Record at Club Brugge
Arsenal are on the hunt for a perfect Champions League group stage record as they face Club Brugge away. With a flawless record so far, the Gunners aim to extend their dominance and maintain their 100% win rate in the competition. Coach Mikel Arteta has hinted at fielding a strong lineup despite already securing top […]
