Month: October 2026

The Senate Committee on Interior has proposed safeguards to prevent qualified senior officers of the Federal Fire Service from being bypassed in the appointment of the Controller-General, warning that such practices could force them into premature retirement. The committee chairman, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, stated this on Tuesday during the consideration of a bill seeking to […]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored the Ikeja-West/Omotosho 330kV transmission line following a temporary outage in the early hours of Tuesday. The line, which tripped at 12:37 a.m. on October 27, 2026, was restored to service at 10:14 a.m., according to a statement issued by TCN management. The company said the restoration had […]

The Senate has stressed the need for sustainable funding, adequate infrastructure and effective administration in the proposed establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Korokorosei, in Bayelsa State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated this at a public hearing on the bill seeking to establish the institution in Korokorosei, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area […]

By Agency Report The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charge filed against a man, Sanusi Dankaka, who allegedly threatened to publish nude videos and photographs of Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State via his Facebook page. Justice Salim Ibrahim struck out the case after the prosecution lawyer, A.Y. Afegbua, applied […]

By Agency Report  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed Dec. 2 for judgment in a N1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and co-respondents. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date after lawyers to the parties […]

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard M. Doro, has said the Federal Government is reforming Nigeria’s humanitarian sector to lift vulnerable citizens out of poverty, reduce the impact of social crises and empower beneficiaries to contribute to the nation’s economy. Doro stated this on Monday, when a delegation from the International […]

The Executive Education firm, TEXEM UK, has presented a commemorative memento marking the coronation of King Charles III to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Barr. Kamoru Ogunlana, in recognition of his commitment to good governance and institutional excellence. The memento was presented by Dr. Alim Abubakre, who represented TEXEM UK, as a gesture of […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday reserved judgment in a suit seeking to void the emergence of former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, as All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate for the Yobe North Senatorial District of Yobe. Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a short ruling, said the judgment date would be communicated to parties 24 […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared Nigeria open to defence partnerships built on mutual trust and respect, as Nigeria hosts the maiden Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) in its history. President Tinubu stated this at the opening ceremony of AFRIDEX 2026, holding from 26th to 30th October, 2026, at the Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Acknowledging […]

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced a two-day professional training programme for licensed Hajj and Umrah tour operators in Kano and Lagos to improve service delivery, regulatory compliance and pilgrims’ welfare ahead of the 2027 Hajj. The Professional Certificate Programme in Hajj/Umrah Operations and Pilgrim Service Management, which began on Monday, October […]