Isese Day: Lagos Govt Declares Wednesday public holiday

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a work-free day for public servants in honour of the annual Isese Day celebration.
Defence Ministry Promises Improved Funding, Welfare For Navy

The Director of Navy Affairs at the Ministry of Defence, Joel Adeoye, has said that the Federal Government would prioritise improved funding and welfare for the Nigerian Navy in the coming budget cycle.
We’re Leaving No Stone Unturned To Tackle out-of-school children – FG

The Federal Government has said that it is leaving no stone unturned to tackle the alarming situation of out-of-school children in the country.
Election Observer Groups Call For transparency in the August 16th By-elections

Opposition political parties and election observer groups have called for transparency, fairness, and credibility in the August 16, 2025 by-elections.
Strike Countdown Begins As PENCOM, Labour Disagree

The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has threatened a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to return workers’ insurance contributions.
Nigeria Suffering Institutional Neglect – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has said that Nigeria is suffering from institutional neglect, policy somersaults, and poor implementation, despite the government’s efforts.
Rivers Police Arrest Pastor Carrying out Deliverance on Children by Flogging

The Rivers State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a 41-year-old Pastor, Ifediorah Joseph for allegedly flogging about 20 children in the name of spiritual cleansing in Emeka community in Ohio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
FG o engage KWAM 1 as airport security ambassador

The Federal Government has announced plans to engage Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an airport security protocol ambassador, following the recent controversy over his conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
NCoS Laments Doctors Shortage To treat 8,244 mentally ill inmates

The Nigerian Correctional Service(Ncos) has revealed a troubling mental health crisis within its custodial centers, saying that 8,246 inmates are currently suffering from mental illness.
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Shut After Student Protests

The management of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has ordered the immediate closure of academic activities in the institution following the recent protests in the school.