The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the date for the final computer-based examination (CBT) for all successful Superintendent Cadre applicants. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, the Service disclosed that the examination will hold on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, simultaneously across the six geopolitical zones of the country. “The Final Computer-Based Examination (CBT) for all successful Superintendent Cadre applicants has been scheduled for Tuesday, 14th October 2025, across the six geopolitical zones of the country,” the statement read. According to the NCS, the exercise will take place in designated states and centres…
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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the country, assuring that ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration will soon begin to yield positive results. Akpabio gave the charge at an interactive session with All Progressives Congress (APC) youths tagged “An Uncommon Evening with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio,” organised over the weekend in Abuja by the APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel. He encouraged young Nigerians to remain optimistic about the nation’s future, stressing that faith, positivity, and personal responsibility were vital to national transformation. “The world was…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the rising level of mental stress among Nigerians, attributing it to the worsening economic hardship across the country. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday to mark World Mental Health Day, Obi said that poverty, unemployment, and the daily struggle for survival have pushed many citizens—especially the youth—into hopelessness, criminality, and, in some cases, suicide. Citing a recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the former Anambra State governor revealed that about 40 million Nigerians are currently living with mental health conditions, yet…
The Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, following allegations of gross irregularities. The decision came after the Assembly received a petition from two citizens representing the “Concerned Stakeholders of Delta State,” accusing the university’s Governing Council and Management of violating the approval granted by the Visitor to the University and Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. According to the petition, the university allegedly employed over 400 persons—exceeding the Governor’s approved recruitment quota of 100 by more than 300…
The Lagos State Government has demolished at least 17 buildings encroaching on the right-of-way (RoW) of the Ikota River alignment in Lekki. The demolition, carried out on Saturday, was led by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who conducted an on-site inspection alongside a monitoring and enforcement team, accompanied by journalists. This development comes less than two weeks after the state government pulled down 19 illegal structures within the Trade Fair Complex. Wahab explained that the ministry had received multiple complaints about illegal land reclamation in the Ikota River corridor, which had significantly narrowed the river’s…
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled an attack on Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State, recovering five dane guns and two motorcycles abandoned by fleeing assailants. Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the success followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected bandits from the forest. According to the statement, on October 9, 2025, troops stationed at Tapga Ngasawa Village received reliable information from locals in Majebiyu Village that a group of armed…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for a fundamental reform of Nigeria’s legal and judicial philosophy, criticizing the courts’ persistent tendency to prioritize procedural technicalities over substantive justice. Osinbajo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Professor of Law, made the call on Thursday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the second Professor Yusuf Ali Annual Lecture, organized by the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. He emphasized that the justice system must serve the people by ensuring fairness and equity, rather than celebrating procedural rigidity or exploiting technical loopholes. “The essence of justice is not in the form but in…
Prominent socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called on Nigerians to unite and resist any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared on her official X handle, the activist stressed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot rig elections without the cooperation of citizens. According to her, electoral malpractice thrives because many Nigerians remain passive, expecting divine intervention instead of taking collective responsibility. “No rigging can happen without our support,” Yesufu stated. “INEC is not the problem. The people in INEC are the problem and they are among the 220 million people. There…
President Vladimir Putin has admitted Russia’s role in the crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane that occurred on Christmas Day in 2024, killing 38 people. Speaking in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, Putin said the investigation into the tragic incident involving Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was nearing completion. The Embraer 190 aircraft, which was en route from Baku to Aktau, Kazakhstan, crashed near the Kazakh coast, killing passengers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, along with five crew members. Putin disclosed that the crash was caused by a combination of factors, including Russian…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has urged Governor Alex Otti to stop using the name of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, for political publicity. Ikonne said instead of seeking attention through sensitive national issues, Governor Otti should focus on governance and provide transparent accountability to the people of Abia State. The APC chieftain made the call in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Ujo Justice. He accused the governor of exploiting emotional issues to divert attention from…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he persuaded Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to begin cement production in Nigeria. Speaking at the Bauchi State Investment Summit on Tuesday, Obasanjo recounted that Dangote had initially told him it was more profitable to import cement than to produce it locally. According to the former president, the business mogul had appealed to him to create policies that would make local production profitable before he could consider setting up factories in the country. Obasanjo said: “He (Dangote) said to me, do you want an honest answer? I said if I called you here,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed support for the planned demonstration calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Atiku, in a post on Thursday, said Kanu’s continued detention despite court orders was “an open sore on the nation’s conscience” and a violation of the rule of law. The protest was initiated by activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, who urged Nigerians to gather in Abuja to demand Kanu’s freedom. Kanu has remained in detention since his rearrest in Kenya and repatriation to Nigeria in 2021, facing terrorism-related charges before Justice James Omotosho…
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant screening bodies to ensure strict scrutiny of candidates’ documents and backgrounds ahead of future elections. Obi said this would prevent the continued embarrassment of having individuals with forged certificates and fraudulent affidavits occupying public offices. In a statement issued by the Peter Obi Media Research (POMR) and signed by its spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, the former Anambra State governor lamented that several politicians who contested the 2023 elections presented fake credentials but still scaled through INEC, security, and Senate…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has suspended its State Secretary, Hon. Sa’idu Adamu, over alleged gross misconduct and anti-party activities. In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Maria Dogo, the party said the decision was taken by the State Working Committee (SWC) and subsequently ratified by the State Executive Committee on Monday, October 6, 2025. According to the statement, the action was taken in line with the provisions of Articles 58(1)(h) and 57(3) of the PDP Constitution (2017, as amended). The suspension, which takes immediate effect, will last for one month, pending the outcome…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate suspension of the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, following allegations of certificate forgery. Recent investigative reports alleged that the certificates submitted by the Minister during his screening process were fake, claiming that he was never issued any certificate by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he purportedly graduated. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) also reportedly disowned the discharge certificate presented by the Minister. Reacting to the development, the ADC, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said it was not surprised that…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approved the establishment of its Rebranding and Constitution Review committees as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s internal structure and public engagement. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday after the inaugural meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) held in Abuja. Abdullahi said the NWC also approved the creation of two additional committees — Policy Advocacy and Membership Registration — to drive the party’s organisational reforms and grassroots mobilisation. According to him, the NWC further ratified the schedule for the party’s forthcoming Ekiti and…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the proposed Lagos Tenancy Bill is aimed at promoting fairness between landlords and tenants while reducing conflicts in the state’s housing sector. Speaking on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Sunny Ajose Housing Estate in Ajara, Badagry, the governor explained that the bill, currently before the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeks to establish a transparent and equitable rental system for residents. Sanwo-Olu noted that the new legislation, jointly developed by the executive and the legislature, is designed to modernise tenancy laws, strengthen rental agreements, and prevent arbitrary evictions or exploitation. “Everyone aspires to…
The Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), James Iorpuu, has revealed that 17 out of the 23 local government areas in the state are currently under attack by armed herders. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Makurdi, Iorpuu said only Ogbadibo, Ohimini, Konshisha, Gboko, Ushongo, and one other local government have been spared from the ongoing assaults. The BSEMA boss, who also serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, lamented that the attacks have displaced hundreds of thousands of residents, leaving many homeless and financially incapacitated. He also urged the Federal Government…
The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of lying about his denial of a third-term ambition. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Wednesday, Kalu insisted that Obasanjo had indeed sought to extend his tenure beyond 2007. According to Kalu, the former President personally invited him to the Presidential Villa during his administration to inform him of the plan. “What Obasanjo said in Ghana, that he never wanted a third term, was a lie,” Kalu said. “He called me to the Villa and told me he wanted a…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Minority Leader Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) on Wednesday engaged in a heated exchange over the continuous defection of lawmakers from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The confrontation followed the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu (Enugu East) from the Labour Party (LP) to the APC. In his defection letter, read on the Senate floor, Chukwu cited the “collapse of internal democracy” and “lack of cohesion” within the Labour Party as reasons for his decision to join the ruling party. After reading the letter, Akpabio appeared to mock the opposition, saying he…