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09/10/2025

NRC generated ₦1.95 billion in passenger revenue in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, representing a 37.36 percent increase from the ₦1.42 billion recorded in the same period of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) generated ₦1.95 billion in passenger revenue in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.

09/10/2025

The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has announced a 15 percent discount for property owners who promptly pay their Land Use Charge (LUC) after receiving demand notices.

09/10/2025

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis.

Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis.

09/10/2025

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, already the world’s oldest head of state, is the favourite to win Sunday’s presidential election, handing him an eighth term in power in the central African country.

Cameroon's Paul Biya, already the world's oldest head of state, is the favourite to win Sunday's presidential election, handing him an eighth

09/10/2025

A hybrid meeting of the National Council of State (NCS) is currently underway at the State House, Abuja, the second such gathering since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023.

A hybrid meeting of the National Council of State (NCS) is currently underway at the State House, Abuja, the second such gathering since President Bola Tinubu

09/10/2025

PDP Northern Support Group, a coalition of loyalists and affiliate organisations within the opposition party, has endorsed former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Support Group, a coalition of loyalists and affiliate organisations within the opposition party, has endorsed former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election.

09/10/2025

Senator Shehu Buba has commended security agencies for the arrest of the individuals behind a coordinated defamatory campaign that targeted him and others.

Senator Shehu Buba has commended security agencies for the arrest of the individuals behind a defamatory campaign that targeted him.

09/10/2025

Veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and business leader Dr. Christopher Kolade has passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Widely respected for his integrity and intellect, Kolade’s death marks the end of an era in Nigeria’s corporate and public life.

Born in Erin-Oke, Osun State, in 1932 to an Anglican missionary, Kolade attended Government College, Ibadan, and later studied at Fourah Bay College, Freetown. His career spanned broadcasting, academia, diplomacy, and corporate leadership. He served as Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, Chairman and CEO of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, and later as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

A passionate advocate for ethics and leadership, Kolade taught at the Lagos Business School and Pan-Atlantic University, where he also served as Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman. He chaired the Integrity Organisation and Convention on Business Integrity, dedicating his later years to promoting transparency and good governance in Nigeria.

09/10/2025

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has postponed deliberation on Senator Ali Ndume’s motion to next Tuesday, when the Senate will hold a closed-door session to address the U.S. Senate’s allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria and agree on an official response.

"Some people must have gone to the US and presented a one-sided story, making it seem like only Christians have been killed by terrorists in Nigeria. I can tell you that many Muslims have also lost their lives over the past 10 years, just as Christians have." He said

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09/10/2025

Mr Stephen Nwogha, Chairman of Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi, has demanded the National Identification Number (NIN) and other relevant data as prerequisites for renting an apartment within the council.

09/10/2025

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun received a delegation from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, and highlighted the need for stronger cooperation between the Police and the legal community to uphold the rule of law and public trust.

Following the discussion, the Nigeria Police Force announced a temporary suspension of the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Act, pending the outcome of a court hearing scheduled for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri. The decision, according to the Force, reflects its respect for the NBA and consideration for public interest.

To strengthen relations, both institutions have formed a joint Police-NBA committee to promote collaboration and mutual understanding. The IGP urged motorists to use the suspension period to regularize their vehicle documentation and comply with all relevant laws, reaffirming the Police’s commitment to fair and transparent law enforcement.

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09/10/2025

More than 3,000 members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Thursday staged a protest at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) headquarters in Abuja over the deregistration of the council from the commission’s database.