Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary for Senior Officers Retiring from Interior Ministry Agencies

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a policy granting lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from agencies under the Federal Ministry of Interior. The development was announced today during the 2025 Ministerial Retreat by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to a statement issued by DCF P.O. Abraham, Head of Corporate Services at the Federal Fire Service, “In recognition of the welfare of senior officers, the minister announced that any officer retiring...

Governor Fintiri Signs a Bill to Create, Regulate, and Protect the State Seal

Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has assented to a new Bill to be cited as “A Bill For A Law To Create The Seal Of Adamawa And Regulate Its Use 2025.” The Governor, while signing the bill, warned against wrongful use of the Seal for commercial advertisements, political campaigns, or any purpose that may bring the Government into disrepute, adding that the unauthorized imitation, reproduction, or distribution of the Seal is forbidden....

Remains of Former Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Buried In Yola

The remains of former Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service, Ahmed Aliyu Musdafa, who died in Abuja on Thursday at the age of 76, were buried in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Kahdi Ahmadu Bobboi, led the funeral prayer (Jana’izza) of the late CG Customs, who holds the traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa, which took place at the Lamido’s Palace, Yola. The deceased was survived by a wife and four...

Rivers LG poll: Police Vow To Deal With Cultists

Police in Rivers State have vowed to crush cultists or anyone planning to foment trouble during the chairmanship and councillorship polls scheduled for August 30th. The State Police Command, while announcing restrictions on human and vehicular movements from midnight of the election eve to 6 pm on the day of the election, said it has put all necessary mechanisms to checkmate any action aimed at causing a breach of the peace before, during, and after...

Igbo Apprenticeship Bill, “Igba Boi” Passes Into Law

The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed the Igbo Apprenticeship Bill, popularly known as the Igba Boi Bill, into law. The bill, which will take effect on September 10, 2025, is expected to boost entrepreneurship, create employment opportunities, and enhance economic development across the state. With the passage of the bill, the Igbo business mentorship system will be officially recognized and regulated the system. Sir Ejike Okechukwu, who sponsored the bill, said the legislation...

Osun Drags FG To Supreme Court Over LG Funds

The Osun State Government has filed a suit at the Supreme Court of Nigeria against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over the alleged unlawful withholding of statutory allocations meant for local government councils since March 2025. The originating summons is supported by a 35-paragraph affidavit deposed to by the state commissioner for finance, Ogungbile Adeola Olusola. In the originating summons filed on its behalf by a team of lawyers led by Mike Ozekhome...

FG Set Up Panel To Investigate Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

Following the derailment of a train on August 26, 2025, near Jerre, while en route from Abuja to Kaduna, the Federal Government has set up an investigation committee to ascertain the cause of the incident. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, who disclosed this in a statement signed by Janet McDickson Noah, Director of Press and Information in the ministry the said the committee will propose measures to prevent a recurrence. According to...

2027: FCT PDP Stakeholders Endorse Hashim, Condemn Zoning To South 

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared their support for the Presidential aspiration of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim The group at a stakeholders meeting on Wednesday attended by about 170 critical Stakeholders of the party from various area councils, which included Local Government, Party Ward Chairmen, Council Chairmanship Flag bearers, Councilorship candidates, Executive Chairmen, Secretaries of Area Councils and other stakeholders, the...

Tinubu Hosts NGX Board, Securities and Exchange Commission DG In Brazil

…Lauds Nigeria Capital Market Growth President Bola Tinubu hosted the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Board of Directors of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX) during his state visit to Brazil. He also hailed Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. According to him, the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity has broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. In a...

NRC MD Opeifa Takes Responsibility for Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has publicly assumed full responsibility for the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train near Asham station in Kaduna State on Tuesday. Appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Dr Opeifa characterised the incident as “serious,” emphasising that “some coaches and the locomotive capsized.” He said: “As managing director and chief executive, I take full responsibility. In the case of safety, there is...

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