September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to ramp up counter-terrorism operations against terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers across northern Nigeria to safeguard farmers throughout the planting and harvest seasons. At a press briefing in Abuja, the Director of Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye said troops are sustaining rapid…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril Afrobeat star Femi Kuti, the eldest son of the late music icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has shed light on why he left his father’s band to pursue a solo career. In a candid interview, Femi explained that the decision was driven by his desire to step out of Fela’s…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), one of the country’s leading financial institutions, has confirmed a temporary service disruption affecting its digital banking platforms. In a notice released via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the bank stated that the downtime is impacting transactions carried out through…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched the automation of its Excise Register System (ERS) as part of efforts to modernize trade processes and improve revenue generation. According to the Service’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, the ERS went live on Thursday following the successful completion of a pilot…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has directed retired Nigerian soldiers staging a protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja to vacate the premises immediately. The ex-soldiers, who voluntarily exited the Army in 2024, had stormed the ministry on Thursday, accusing the government of failing to pay…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Europe to commence a 10-day working vacation, the Presidency announced on Thursday. According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu will spend the vacation between France and the United Kingdom before returning…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril A group of retired Nigerian soldiers on Thursday staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, blocking the main entrance over the alleged delay in releasing funds to the Military Pensions Board (MPB) for payment of their outstanding entitlements. The aggrieved ex-servicemen said the protest…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old school gateman, Josiah Ayomide, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old pupil in Ibadan. The Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Thursday. According to him, the case came to…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril The Presidency has announced that Nigeria’s non-oil revenue has surged to ₦20.59 trillion, representing a 40.5% increase compared to the ₦14.6 trillion collected during the same period in 2024. According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the new…
September 4, 2025 — Published by Cyril Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on security agencies to remain impartial in the state’s political affairs and ensure professionalism in carrying out their duties. Speaking on Thursday during the decoration of his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), DSP Ahmed Abdulraman, at the Government House in Osogbo, Adeleke warned…
