By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Senate has resolved to investigate budgetary allocations for the maintenance of Nigerian Air Force aircraft following the October 5 crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed 25 lives. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, Senator Osita Ngwu, who raised concerns…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted two bills to the Nigerian Senate seeking to strengthen drug law enforcement and establish an independent safety investigation authority covering multiple modes of transportation. The bills were read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session, pursuant to Section 58(2) of the Nigerian Constitution. The first legislation, the…
By David Oluwatosin The Federal Government is rerouting sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through the existing East-West Road from Ondo State into Edo State to avoid difficult terrain, address flooding challenges and reduce construction costs. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Monday, saying President Bola Tinubu had directed the ministry to use…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), a private sector initiative of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), is set to host the 2026 Nigeria Reputation Day Conference on Thursday, October 15, with former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, scheduled to deliver the keynote…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to reduce petrol prices, commence renegotiation of the national minimum wage and implement outstanding agreements with organised labour, warning that failure to meet its demands could trigger further action. The ultimatum, which commenced on Friday, October 9, 2026, was…
By David Oluwatosin The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has commended the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies for the safe rescue of 20 prospective corps members and another person abducted in the South-East. Marwa described…
By David Oluwatosin The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has visited Igbokoda, Ondo State, to assess ongoing search, recovery and investigative operations following the crash involving a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931. Aneke led senior Nigerian Air Force officials to the accident site on Thursday, October…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, in a move that could significantly increase the cost of post-study work opportunities for foreign graduates, including Nigerians. Under the proposed rule, schools would be required to pay $70,000…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthen the naira to between ₦700 and ₦800 to the dollar, warning that persistent insecurity and exchange-rate pressures are undermining Nigeria’s economic growth. TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the call on Wednesday while briefing journalists…
By David Oluwaseun The Federal Government has announced a ₦250 million support package for the families of the 37 suspected miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, as Vice President Kashim Shettima assured the bereaved families that the government would establish the circumstances…
