By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says that the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) will officially resume operations on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, following a period of temporary suspension for maintenance and repairs. A statement by the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Corporation, Callistus Unyimadu, on Saturday, says […]
Month: October 2025
Lagos:NCS Intercepts Two Containers Laden With Illicit Drugs
By John Obi The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command, said it intercepted two containers laden with motor vehicles used to conceal illicit drugs worth ₦5.3 billion. A statement made on Friday by the Tin Can Island Port Command’s Public Relations Officer CSC OE Ivara, noted that while […]
RIVERS PEACE EFFORTS YIELDING RESULTS- GOV FUBARA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, says ongoing peace efforts in the State are gradually yielding the desired results, insisting that genuine development can only thrive in an atmosphere of unity and stability. Governor Fubara made the remarks on Saturday at a civic reception in honour of the Deputy Governor, […]
EFCC Arraigns Lawyer, Company for Alleged N27m Land Fraud in Lagos, Secures 18 Months Jail Term For Train Driver For N6.9m Theft
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday , October 23, 2025, arraigned one Victor Azubike Awah, a lawyer, for an alleged N27m fraud before Justice O.A.OKunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Awah, alongside his company, Sparkan Ives […]
Nigerians Urged To Imbibe Spirit of Patriotism To Drive Inclusive Growth
By Daniel Peters Nigerians have been advised to embrace the timeless ideals of patriotism, education, and public service to drive economic empowerment, inclusive growth, and opportunities. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite made the appeal in Abuja when she received the Committee for the 6th Dr Nnamdi […]
Retirees Beg PenCom To Pay Full Pension Arrears To Beneficiaries
By Barth Ikiebe Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme have appealed to the National Pension Commission to review its disbursement policy and pay the full arrears of retirement benefits directly into the accounts of beneficiaries. The appeal was made in an open letter addressed to the Director-General of PenCom by […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Expand Financial Inclusion Through Digital Identity.
By Barth Ikiebe L- RSemafor’s Yinka Adegoke and the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria through digital identity and pro-growth regulation. This commitment was underscored by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, […]
Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Service Chiefs in furtherance of efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture. Special Adviser to the President, Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said in a statement that the President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to […]
Amupitan Sworn in as New INEC Chairman
Prof. Joash Amupitan has assumed duty as the New Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu Amupitan,who arrived at the state house in company of his wife and other prominent individuals took the oath of office on Thursday afternoon. The professor […]
FCT : CP REDEPLOYS DPO USHAFA OVER UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
By Ken Chiwendu The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ushafa back to the State Headquarters. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh said “This decision follows the circulation […]