The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Governors of Benue and Zamfara States—Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal—alongside their respective state Houses of Assembly, to appear before it on Thursday, May 8, 2025. This move follows a petition filed by a civil rights group, the Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N910 per litre at its retail outlets. Naija Blog Daily correspondents observed the price adjustment on Saturday at several NNPCL retail stations, including locations along Kubwa Expressway, Zone 4, and Gudu in the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian governors to remain focused on delivering development to their people, urging them to let their results speak louder than criticisms. Speaking during a two-day working visit to Katsina State, President Tinubu encouraged the governors to ignore distractions from “armchair critics” and instead focus on visible and impactful…
For many Nigerians, the cost of obtaining a visa is often the first major obstacle when planning international travel. However, several Asian countries offer relatively affordable visa fees, making global adventures more achievable. Here are six Asian countries with the lowest visa costs for Nigerian travellers: 5. Thailand – ₦65,000Thailand offers an e-visa for ₦65,000….
In a major educational reform, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially begun implementing the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs). This follows the signing of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new legislation empowers Federal Colleges of Education to award both the Nigeria…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have jointly requested a 90-day extension from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to finalize the release of documents related to a historic drug investigation allegedly involving Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This development was disclosed in a joint status…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has announced a three-month grace period for all foreign nationals with expired visas to leave the country without incurring penalties. The directive, issued on Friday, May 2, 2025, was contained in an official statement signed by Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS Public Relations Officer. According…
A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a driver with the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, to death by hanging for the murder of Bamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer. Justice Sherifat Sonaike delivered the judgment on Friday, bringing closure to a case that sparked nationwide…
The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a request to stop the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from using the e-Naira trademark, ruling in favor of the apex bank in a legal dispute with E-Naira Payment Solutions Limited. Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling, declined to grant an interim injunction that would have restrained the…
During the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) made a bold call for a review of the retirement age for civil servants across all sectors. The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, urged the Federal Government to extend the 65-year retirement age or 40 years of service, already implemented…
