Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria To Embark On Naked Protest 

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria announced a planned mass demonstration to press for the settlement of outstanding pension increment arrears and approved palliative allowances. According to the coalition’s National Chairman, Mukaila Ogunbote, the protest has become inevitable due to the persistent delay in meeting the pensioners’ statutory financial obligations. meanwhile, pensioners of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, have declared their readiness to join a nationwide naked protest slated for December 8...

Insecurity: Kano State Government Seeks God Intervention 

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has warned that the issue of insecurity should not be politicized in Nigeria as the state converged to pray and recite the Quran against the recent encroachment of armed bandits. The prayer session and Quran recitations, which saw 4,444 memorizers of the Holy Book converge at the government House, and other top dignitaries in attendance. He noted that the prayer sessions are beyond a financial commitment, but a venture that...

Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet Crashes In Niger

An Alpha Jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly crashed near Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to reports, pilots of thw Jet survived from the incident which occurred on Saturday evening. It was learnt that the aircraft crashed at NAF Base in Kainji, Niger State shortly after take-off. The development, according to sources, prompted the pilots to act swiftly. Ehimen Ejodame, the spokesman of NAF, confirmed the development in...

DSS Apprehends Medical Doctor Supplying Drugs To Kidnappers 

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Kwara State has arrested a medical doctor allegedly supplying drugs to kidnapping gangs operating in parts of the State. The suspect, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was apprehended in the Jebba area following intelligence reports that couriers were transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to treat gunshot injuries among bandits hiding in the state’s forests. Chief Press Secretary to Kwara State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, who confirmed the...

23,693 People In Osun State Living With HIV-SACA

The Osun State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OSUNSACA) has revealed that 23,693 people are presently living with HIV/AIDS in the state. In a press release by the state Technical Officer, Damien Foundation, Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, the commemoration of 2025 World AIDS Day that, 24,874 people are currently receiving treatment in the state as of September 30, 2025. The figure is based on Nigeria’s 2024 spectrum HIV estimate for Osun State _PLHIV_2025 SHEET4), The...

President Tinubu Nominates Deceased Lawmaker As Ambassador 

President Bola Tinubu has nominated the late Senator Adamu Talba, a deceased lawmaker, as an ambassador five months after his passing. Mr. Talba was on the list of ambassadorial nominees sent to the Senate by Mr. Tinubu on Thursday. In the correspondence, Mr Tinubu called for accelerated consideration to enable the federal government to fill critical foreign diplomatic positions. The letter conveying the request was read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday by...

35 Individuals Including Footballers Arrested In Turkey Over Betting 

In a wide-ranging investigation into illegal betting on Turkish matches, Istanbul prosecutors on Friday ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, including 29 football players. The prosecutor’s office said 27 of the players are suspected of placing bets on games involving their own teams. So far, police have detained 35 of the 46 individuals named in the arrest order, with five confirmed to be outside the country. The investigation has shaken Turkish football, with six referees...

Nigerian Lawyer Gets Continental Spotlight for Research on Data Protection Enforcement

…Study Exposes Double Standards in Nigeria’s Data Protection Enforcement Nigerian digital rights lawyer and legal researcher Solomon Okedara has been named one of only four African researchers selected for the Data Governance in Africa Research Fund, launched by the Data Governance in Africa Initiative. Okedara’s project, titled How Unequal Enforcement of Data Protection Laws in Nigeria Impacts Public Trust in Data Governance, was chosen from an overwhelming pool of more than 240 applications submitted across...

Rivers Speaker, Amaewhule, 15 Other Lawmakers Defect To APC From PDP

The Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, and 15 other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The speaker announced the decision on Friday in the state’s House of Assembly during a plenary session.  While justifying their decision, the Speaker said the defection is due to a clear division in the PDP. Also during plenary on Thursday, the House unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for...

Kogi: Ododo Visits Victims Of Accident In Hospital

…Assures Govt’s  Readiness To Sustain Support Governor Usman Ododo has visited victims of the tragic road accident that occurred along the Lokoja–Okene highway, which claimed six lives and left several others injured. The Kogi State Governor also paid a solemn condolence visit to the bereaved families, expressing deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident that cut short the lives of citizens who were returning from the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration earlier hosted...

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