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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Deputy National President, Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde, has been appointed as Bureau Chief for FRCN Network and Deputy Director of News at the Directorate Headquarters Annex in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) praised the appointment, calling it a testament to Dr....

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has commended the strengthening of defence ties between Nigeria and India, describing it as a strategic step towards solving the country’s security challenges. The group said the renewed bilateral engagement, which covers counter-terrorism training, maritime cooperation, research and development, as well as defence...

In a heartfelt message Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike has warmly congratulated Dr. Mrs Abimbola Oyetunde on her remarkable achievements and well-deserved appointment as Bureau Chief for the FRCN Network News Annex in Lagos and Deputy Director of News. These prestigious roles...

The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ogun State, Tijjani Rabe, has called for the establishment of a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts, particularly youth in the state, to help them overcome addiction and achieve their dreams. Rabe made the statement at an event organised by...

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the unlawful possession of three human skulls in the Ijebu area of the state. The suspects are Kadir Owolabi and Jamiu Yisa, 53. Owolabi was arrested on Monday, August 11, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m. by a team...

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has begged President Bola Tinubu to release the report of the forensic audit on the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, which he said indicted the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Wike vowed to resign if the report is released and its contents...

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has upgraded its diaspora National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment platform for effective service delivery. In a statement by its Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, the commission said the upgrade would facilitate seamless and robust services to Nigerians abroad. Adegoke, who described the facility as more secure,...

The School of Postgraduate Studies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold its yearly lecture at 11 am on Wednesday, August 14, 2025 at the institution’s Tayo Aderinokun Auditorium. The event, with the theme ‘’PG Education: Setting the agenda for national development’’, will be chaired by the founder/Executive Chairman, Philips Group,...

Those opposed to the August 30 local government poll in Rivers State intensified their efforts to stop the scheduled election. They took a judicial step, instituting a suit against   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rivers State Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas and the River State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) before a Federal...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has read the riot act on aviation safety and security following recent cases of unruly behaviour by air passengers. The latest case involved a passenger, Ms. Comfort Bob, who was onboard Ibom Airline flight from Uyo to Lagos on Sunday. The MInister confirmed...