NIMC Launches Ward-Level NIN Enrollment Nationwide
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will begin nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) on Monday, February 16, 2026, aiming to expand registration to grassroots communities across Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications. The initiative follows a presidential directive to decentralize […]
Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway Partially Closed For One-Month Repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a month-long partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to carry out critical rehabilitation of damaged sections. The partial closure, affecting both inbound and outbound lanes, will run from Wednesday, February 11, to Wednesday, March 11, 2026, spanning four weeks. The announcement, signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun […]
Kano Pillars Get N1.4m Bonus After Remo Win
Kano Pillars have received a cash reward of N1.4 million following their 1-0 victory over Remo Stars in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 25 fixture. The Sai Masu Gida secured the win at the Sani Abacha Stadium last Sunday, with Luis Dadong scoring the decisive goal to earn maximum points. The cash prize […]
Senate Demands Full Implementation Of Defence Budget
The Senate has called for the full and timely implementation of Nigeria’s defence budget, warning that delays could undermine ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity across the country. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmed Lawan, made the call on Wednesday during a budget defence session at which the Minister of Defence, General Christopher […]
Uche Ogbodo Blames Men For Most Divorces
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has attributed the high rate of divorce to what she described as the conduct of men in marriages. In a post shared on her Instagram page, the actress claimed that men are largely responsible for failed unions, alleging that they contribute “95 per cent” to marital breakdowns. “Men contribute 95 per […]
Tinubu Nominates Ismail Abba Yusuf As NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “President Tinubu sent a letter today to the Senate President, […]
Osun INEC Rejects Calls To Review NYSC Partnership
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has dismissed calls for a review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between INEC, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Agboke spoke on Wednesday in Osogbo during a courtesy […]
FG Halts NAFDAC Enforcement On Sachet Alcohol Ban
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also ordered the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue. The directive was announced […]
Residents Flee Amasiri As Ebonyi Ultimatum Expires
Thousands of residents of Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State fled their homes early Wednesday as a 72-hour ultimatum issued by the state government expired. The directive ordered the community to produce the severed heads of three people killed during an attack on Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda LGA, allegedly […]
Nigeria, Kuwait Deepen Economic And Education Ties
Nigeria and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both countries identifying education, infrastructure and human capital development as key pillars of their bilateral partnership. The renewed push was highlighted on Tuesday in Abuja during celebrations marking Kuwait’s 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day. The event underscored Kuwait’s development support for […]
