House Probes Excessive Tax Deductions From Civil Servants and Multiple Bank Charges
Abuja, Nigeria — November 1, 2025 The House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into allegations of excessive tax deductions and multiple bank charges affecting civil and public servants across the country.At the inaugural sitting of the Ad-hoc Committee established to conduct the probe, lawmakers said the move followed a growing number of complaints from…
NMA to Begin Monthly Psychiatric Evaluation of Inmates
Abuja, Nigeria — November 1, 2025 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence monthly psychiatric evaluations for all inmates across Nigeria’s correctional facilities starting next month. The initiative, unveiled by the First Vice President of the Association, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, during a visit to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Headquarters in Abuja,…
Governor Zulum Receives Rural Electrification Agency Delegation in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State | November 1, 2025 Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday received a delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), led by its Managing Director, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, at the Government House in Maiduguri.The visit was part of a comprehensive roundtable discussion aimed at strengthening collaboration between the state government…
The United States Department of State on Friday issued a stark new travel advisory for the Republic of Niger, urging American citizens to avoid all travel to the country amid an increasingly perilous security landscape.
The advisory upgrades Niger to a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” status, the highest warning level the U.S. issues. According to the State Department, the country is facing a “perilous mix of rampant crime, civil unrest, terrorism, health risks, and widespread kidnapping.” Key concerns highlighted in the advisoryKidnapping and terrorism: Armed groups and jihadist insurgents…
KEBBI POLICE DEPLOYS TACTICAL UNITS, MILITARY AND VIGILANTES TO RESCUE KIDNAPPED DEPUTY SPEAKER
Bagudo, Kebbi State — November 1, 2025 The Kebbi State Police Command has deployed tactical units alongside military personnel and local vigilantes in a coordinated search and rescue operation following the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo.According to a statement issued by the Police Public…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT & WORLD BANK COMMIT $500 MILLION FOR AGRICONNECT IMPLEMENTATION
Abuja, October 31, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank have agreed to commit a total of $500 million towards the implementation of the Agriconnect Project, a major initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector through digital innovation, improved infrastructure, and enhanced access to markets. The commitment was disclosed by World Bank…
INEC May Register Eight New Political Parties in Nigeria
Abuja, Thursday, October 31, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may soon register an additional eight political parties, potentially increasing the total number of recognized political parties in Nigeria to twenty-seven. At a meeting held on Thursday in Abuja, the electoral management body announced that eight out of the fourteen pre-qualified political associations had…
Nigeria Receives 170 Applications for Citizenship
Abuja, Nigeria – October 30, 2025 Nigeria has received a total of 170 applications for citizenship from nationals of various countries, according to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The announcement was made in Abuja during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship, which the Minister chairs. In a statement issued by…
SENATE SCREENS AND CONFIRMS DR. DORO AS MINISTER
Abuja, Nigeria – October 30, 2025 The Senate has screened and confirmed Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Dr. Doro, who hails from Plateau State, was nominated last week by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His nomination received widespread commendation across political and professional circles for his distinguished background and…
TINUBU REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO A DIGITALLY-DRIVEN WORKFORCE
Abuja, Nigeria — October 30, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.The President made this known in a message delivered at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered…