LASG Set to Commence Statewide Polio Outbreak Response to Safeguard Children
By: Ayo Agbeoluwaye The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA),and other relevant stakeholders is set to commence a statewide Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign following the detection of an orphan circulating Variant Poliovirus Type 2 (cVPV2) in Makoko, […]
Senate Confirms Waheedi Shaibu as Army Chief
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, instructing him to assume office immediately. His confirmation came shortly after General Olufemi Oluyede was cleared as Chief of Defence Staff, marking the start of the vetting process for President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed service chiefs. The session, held […]
Reps Move to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Law
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill to amend the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework and asset recovery system. Sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Gagdi of Plateau State, the bill seeks to modernise anti-graft laws amid rising sophistication in financial crimes. Gagdi said the […]
Ex-General Urges Military to Focus on Insurgency
Retired Major General Ishola Williams has called on Nigeria’s armed forces to concentrate on combating insurgency rather than diverting resources to local kidnapping cases. Speaking on Channels TV, the former Transparency International Nigeria chairman said the military’s focus should remain on threats to national stability. “Running after local kidnappers only detracts from our primary mission,” […]
NSCDC Arrests Four Suspected House Burglars in Kano
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected vandals and house burglars notorious for breaking into homes across the state. The command’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the suspects were apprehended in Dambatta, Fagge, and Tarauni Local […]
Australian Women Sue Government Over Military Sexual Abuse
Women serving in Australia’s defence forces have filed a major class action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging decades of sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination within the military. The lawsuit, lodged in the Federal Court in Sydney, covers incidents that occurred between November 2003 and May 2025. It is being pursued on an opt-out basis, […]
Enugu Police Nab Three for Power Cable Theft
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three men Chukwu Kelvin (25), Kenechukwu Ude (25), and Uche Nwankwo (28) for allegedly vandalising high-voltage power cables in Aninri Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspects were intercepted by the Distress Response Squad on October 20, 2025, along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. They […]
Amupitan to Resume as INEC Chair Next Week
The newly appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to assume office next week following his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, likely at the upcoming Federal Executive Council meeting. His appointment comes ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election. Confirmed by multiple INEC officials, Amupitan’s assumption of duty marks the end of Prof. […]
FAAN Targets Full ISO Certification by December 2025FAAN Targets Full ISO Certification by December 2025FAAN Targets Full ISO Certification by December 2025
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) aims to achieve full ISO certification by December 2025. This was disclosed during the launch of its new ISO policy in Lagos, focused on embedding quality service, safety, and environmental sustainability across all airports under its management. The policy integrates ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental […]
NARD to Review Ultimatum in Emergency Meeting
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has scheduled a virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting for Saturday, October 25, 2025, to reassess its 30-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. The meeting aims to evaluate the government’s response to unresolved demands, including unpaid CONMESS arrears, excessive work hours, and unfair dismissals. NARD had […]
