Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State is embroiled in a crisis after expelling Deputy Chairman Ahmed Mustapha and eight senior officials for alleged gross misconduct, insubordination, and attempts to seize party leadership roles. The State Executive Committee took drastic action, expelling the officials in a bid to restore party discipline following an emergency meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday. Those affected by the expulsion include the State Publicity Secretary, Idris Musa; State Vice Chairman (Zone 1), Sulaiman Abdullahi; State Treasurer, Gambo Sani; State Financial Secretary, Magaji Maiwada; and State Legal Adviser, Danlami Dabai Musa. Others are the State Coordinator…

The United Kingdom has announced plans to reduce the post-study work visa duration for international students, including Nigerians, from two years to 18 months, effective January 2027. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood made the announcement on October 14, explaining that the decision is part of the government’s broader immigration reforms aimed at tightening entry requirements while maintaining the country’s appeal to top global talent. Mahmood also disclosed that immigrants will now be required to meet A-level English language standards, stressing the importance of language proficiency for successful integration and contribution to British society. According to a statement published on the…

The Management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commended one of its officers, Muibi Ademola (Bravo 27), for demonstrating integrity and professionalism by rejecting a ₦20,000 cash offer from a motorist at the Ago–Ibiwoye axis of Okota, Lagos. According to a report published in The Nation newspaper on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the motorist had called Officer Ademola’s attention to a developing traffic situation along the corridor. The officer promptly intervened and successfully restored order within minutes.Impressed by the officer’s swift response and effectiveness, the motorist reportedly offered him ₦20,000 in appreciation. However, Officer Ademola declined the…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its ongoing two-week warning strike following an overnight meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) that ended in the early hours of Wednesday. ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the suspension at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, saying the union took the decision after reviewing progress made in discussions with the Federal Government. “We’ve had useful engagements with representatives of the government to consider their response to the draft renegotiation of the 2009 agreement,” Piwuna said. “However, we are definitely not where we were prior to the commencement…

The Anambra State Police Command has rescued two missing children, Sunday Aliya (14) and Ebenezer Emmanuel (12), after an intensive nine-month nationwide search that spanned several states. The two boys, who were declared missing on January 18, 2025, after going to fetch water in Fegge, Onitsha, were eventually found in Umunede, Delta State, and Benin City, Edo State, following an intelligence-driven operation led by officers of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Gender Section. The breakthrough was announced on Wednesday in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.“Operatives of the Police Command in Anambra attached to…

A late-night fire on Tuesday engulfed several lock-up shops in a two-storey building at 155 Olojo Drive, opposite Tantalizers, within the Alaba International Market, Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. Confirming the incident, Maria Fadairo, Senior Public Affairs Officer of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, said the agency received a distress call at 19:18 hours reporting the outbreak. “Upon receiving the alert, the Ojo and Ijegun-Egba Fire Stations were immediately deployed to the scene,” Fadairo stated. “The incident involved multiple lock-up shops of varying sizes situated within a two-storey building occupying approximately 648 square meters, located within…

The Lagos State Government has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of its workforce and senior citizens with the disbursement of ₦1,003,733,090.49 as accrued pension rights to 465 retirees across the state’s civil service, local governments, and parastatals. The gesture was made through the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) during the 111th Retirement Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony, held at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja. The beneficiaries of this latest batch include retirees from the Mainstream Civil Service, Local Government Councils, the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), and other parastatal organisations. Speaking at the event,…

The Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) has entered into a landmark joint venture agreement with Middle East Harvesters (MEH Reportage) for the development of a world-class hotel and residential complex on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. The agreement, which was formally signed in Lagos, marks a major milestone in the Corporation’s ongoing urban renewal and real estate expansion drive under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The proposed 28-floor structure will comprise 592 premium units, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, complemented by conference facilities, retail spaces, and other world-class amenities designed to elevate residential comfort…

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and forwarded his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination fills the vacancy created by the appointment of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. The development was announced in a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Doro…

The Lagos State Government has flagged off the 2025 Ember Month Safety Campaign aimed at promoting road safety and reducing accidents during the high-traffic season. The event, themed “Safe Roads, Safe Lives — LASTMA Cares,” was held at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Headquarters, Oshodi, and led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa. Giwa said the campaign reflects the state government’s commitment to ensuring safety and orderliness on Lagos roads, particularly during the Ember Months when vehicular and commercial activities peak. He noted that the exercise is not a yearly routine but…