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Minister rejects NIS, FFS 2026 work plans, demands review

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, at the weekend rejected the 2026 work plans submitted by the Nigeria Immigration Service…

UPDATED: Tinubu suspends airport cashless policy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports, citing severe…

Tinubu meets FAAN DG over airport toll system suspension

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday met with the Director-General of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Dr Olubunmi Kuku,…

Defence minister orders Service Chiefs to adopt new strategies to combat terrorism

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs to step up operations…

NSC Chairman Inaugurates New Badminton Federation Board, Says Htchfree Election is Another Plus for the Commission

National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko on Monday 2nd March, inaugurated the newly elected Board of the Badminton Federation…

FAAN raises alert over Middle East flight delays, cancellations

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that flights scheduled to Middle East destinations from Nigerian airports, including Emirates…

Banditry not hindering federal road projects – David Umahi

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said banditry in parts of the country has not disrupted work on federal…

NSCDC expresses regret over death of officer during simulation exercise 

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed deep regret over the death of a female officer during…

Nigeria is ripe for state police – FG

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Thursday said decentralised policing is crucial to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security…

Fifth prosecution witness testifies from Nigeria in Diezani’s London alleged corruption trial

The prosecution in the corruption trial of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Thursday presented its fifth witness before the…