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09/09/2025

Araromi-Obu prepares to honor a life well-lived this weekend as Dr. Abiona O. Samuel lays his beloved mother to rest. Known for her faith, kindness, and unwavering devotion, she touched countless lives in the community. Family, friends, and well-wishers will gather to celebrate her legacy and bid a heartfelt farewell.

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09/09/2025

ACP DOLAPO BADMOS RESUMES DUTY AS NIGERIA POLICE REPRESENTATIVE AT UN

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dolapo Opeyemi Badmos has officially resumed her role as Nigeria Police Force’s representative at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

The seasoned police officer, renowned for her leadership and dedication in various capacities within the force, will now represent Nigeria on international policing matters, contributing to global peacekeeping and security initiatives.

ACP Badmos’ appointment underscores Nigeria’s commitment to active participation in international law enforcement collaborations and diplomacy.

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08/09/2025

OVER 3.5 MILLION NIGERIANS PRE-REGISTER FOR PVCs ONLINE – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that more than 3.5 million Nigerians have completed online pre-registration for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) less than a month after the commencement of the nationwide exercise.

The online registration portal, which went live on August 18, 2025, has continued to witness massive traffic from citizens eager to participate in the 2027 general elections.

According to data released on Sunday, September 7, Osun State leads the chart with 518,635 applications, followed closely by Lagos (440,647), Ogun (348,217), Borno (296,409), and Kebbi (193,781).

Other top-performing states include Kaduna (187,480), the Federal Capital Territory (180,260), Yobe (173,731), Kogi (166,010), and Oyo (160,652).

However, some states have recorded comparatively low figures, with Enugu (1,203), Ebonyi (1,616), Abia (2,629), Edo (7,893), and Adamawa (8,849) ranking at the bottom of the table.

The breakdown shows that the total number of online pre-registrations stands at 3,544,850 nationwide.

INEC reiterated that the online process is only the first step, as applicants are expected to visit designated centres for biometric capture and completion of registration.

08/09/2025

DSS PETITIONS META, DEMANDS SOWORE’S FACEBOOK ACCOUNT BE SHUT DOWN

The Department of State Services has petitioned Meta Platforms, owners of Facebook, asking for the removal of activist Omoyele Sowore’s account over what it described as false, defamatory and inciting publications.

The move comes days after the DSS lodged a similar complaint against the former presidential candidate with X Corporation.

In the latest petition dated September 7, 2025, and signed by Uwem Davies on behalf of the Director-General, the agency accused Sowore of consistently using his social media platforms to ridicule President Bola Tinubu and destabilise the polity.

The security service cited an August 26 post where Sowore alleged that Tinubu falsely told an audience in Brazil that corruption had been eradicated in Nigeria. The DSS insisted the post was misleading, offensive, and capable of provoking unrest both online and offline.

It further referenced provisions of the Criminal Code Act and the Cybercrimes Act 2025, warning that both Sowore and Facebook could face legal consequences if the content and the account are not removed within 24 hours.

The DSS also cautioned Meta of what it called “far-reaching consequences” if its demands are not met, stressing that the activist’s statements threaten national security and Nigeria’s global image.

08/09/2025

PRESIDENCY DISENGAGES SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON DIGITAL, CREATIVE ECONOMY

The Presidency has terminated the appointment of Fegho John Umunubo as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President.

In a statement released by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Abiodun Oladujoye, the Presidency made it clear that Umunubo no longer holds any official capacity in the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

The public and stakeholders in the digital and creative economy were also cautioned against engaging Umunubo on behalf of government, stressing that such dealings would be at their own risk.

Authorities advised industry players and partners to take note of the development and act accordingly.

08/09/2025

FG, NUPENG, DANGOTE IN CRUCIAL TALKS OVER LABOUR DISPUTE

The Federal Government on Monday convened a high-stakes meeting in Abuja to douse rising tensions between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group over allegations of anti-labour practices at the company.

The Federal Government on Monday convened a high-stakes meeting in Abuja to douse rising tensions between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group over allegations of anti-labour practices at the company. The meeting, initially slated for 10 a.m., did not...

08/09/2025

NIMC DENIES REPORT OF ENROLMENT AGENTS FALSIFYING DATA, WARNS AGAINST EXTORTION

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has refuted claims that its enrolment agents in Abuja demand money from applicants to alter dates of birth.

Reacting to the allegation, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, said on Sunday that all modifications on the National Identification Number (NIN) are carried out exclusively online via the commission’s self-service portal.

He clarified that the agency neither appoints agents to effect data changes nor condones sharp practices, stressing that NIMC maintains a zero-tolerance stance on extortion, falsification, and other forms of misconduct.

Adegoke further urged applicants to adhere strictly to official guidelines and approved fees for NIN services, noting that cases of malpractice should be promptly reported through the commission’s complaint channels.

According to him, the commission remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s national identity database.

08/09/2025

TUC REJECTS 5% PETROLEUM TAX, THREATENS NATIONWIDE PROTEST

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to impose a 5 per cent tax on petroleum products, describing it as an anti-people policy that will worsen the economic burden on citizens.

TUC President, Festus Osifo, in a statement on Monday, said Nigerians are still struggling with the harsh realities of subsidy removal, stressing that another levy on fuel would push workers and businesses into deeper distress.

The labour centre subsequently handed the government a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw the plan, warning that failure to comply would force the union to mobilise workers and the masses for a nationwide protest.

05/09/2025

EBOLA HITS AFRICA: DRC CONFIRMS 16TH OUTBREAK WITH 15 DEAD

KINSHASA — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed its sixteenth Ebola outbreak, with Kasai Province now at the centre of fresh concerns over the deadly virus.

Health officials say 28 suspected cases have been recorded, including 15 deaths, among them four healthcare workers. The outbreak was traced to a 34-year-old pregnant woman, identified as the index case. Laboratory tests confirmed the Zaire strain of Ebola, known as the most virulent form.

The DRC Ministry of Health, supported by international partners, has begun deploying rapid response teams to contain the spread. Surveillance and contact tracing are underway, while communities are being sensitised on safety protocols.

The resurgence comes amid fragile health systems in the region, raising fears of a wider spread if not quickly contained. The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured of technical and logistical support.

This is the sixteenth time Ebola has struck the DRC, Africa’s worst-hit country since the virus was first discovered in 1976.

05/09/2025

GOV. OTU COMMENDS ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA FOR REDEFINING DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT

The Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu, has hailed the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for her pioneering role in strengthening Nigeria’s bond with its citizens abroad. Otu said her leadership had redefined diaspora affairs and restored confidence in the nation’s global image.

He spoke on Thursday while receiving Dabiri-Erewa on a courtesy visit to the Government House, Calabar, noting that the establishment of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission was inspired by NiDCOM’s model. He described the initiative as historic, adding that it would open new opportunities for investment and development in the state.

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04/09/2025

NIGERIA UNVEILS NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM WITH JOURNALISM, PROGRAMMING, AI MODULES

The Federal Government has introduced a new secondary school curriculum that will see Nigerian students taught journalism, computer programming, and artificial intelligence (AI) alongside conventional subjects.

The curriculum, according to education stakeholders, is part of a broader strategy to prepare young Nigerians for the realities of a rapidly changing world driven by technology, innovation, and digital communication.

Unveiling the development, officials noted that the inclusion of journalism would help improve students’ writing, critical thinking, and media literacy skills, while programming and AI modules would give them an edge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Experts in the education sector have described the move as a timely intervention, stressing that Nigeria must align its learning systems with global trends.

A school administrator in Lagos, Mrs. Funke Adeyemi, said the initiative could “bridge the gap between theory and practice” if adequately implemented.
She added, “Our children are competing globally. Introducing AI and programming at an early stage is a step in the right direction. What matters now is training teachers and providing resources so this policy does not end on paper.”

The Federal Government, however, has been urged to ensure proper funding, teacher retraining, and infrastructural support to avoid what critics call “a repeat of past curriculum reforms that failed due to poor execution.”

The modules are expected to roll out in phases across Nigerian secondary schools, with pilot states already preparing for implementation in the new academic session.

04/09/2025

RESCUED LIBYA RETURNEE WARNS AGAINST “JAPA”: A PATH TO VOLUNTARY SLAVERY

Mercy, a young Nigerian lured to Libya with promises of greener pastures but later subjected to maltreatment, was received by the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Mercy, who dropped out of school at 20 to raise money for her ailing mother, recou...