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By Peter Omopo 29th August 2025 National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to defect from the party, insisting he remains firmly committed to its leadership and future. Kwankwaso made the clarification on Thursday at the NNPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where he assured members that the party was making significant progress in Kano and other states. “Let me take this opportunity to tell you that we have our party, and we are comfortable. We are happy. We are ready to do whatever it takes because…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 The Ebonyi State Government has announced a new minimum wage of N90,000 for civil servants, up from the previous N70,000. The decision was disclosed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwa Omebe, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting in Abakaliki. Omebe said the increment, which takes immediate effect, applies to all categories of state workers and reflects Governor Francis Nwifuru’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare. “This is not a political statement. This government does not toy with workers’ welfare,” he said. The…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep condolences following the death of the Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti, Oba Adegoke Olu Adeyemi. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, on Thursday, the governor described the late monarch as a “father figure, a pillar of support, and an excellent administrator” whose dedication to the development of his town, his subjects, and Ekiti State was exemplary. The first-class traditional ruler passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Governor Oyebanji praised Oba Adeyemi for his exemplary leadership, visionary approach, and…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has commended Dangote Cement’s Ibese Plant for its outstanding tax compliance and consistent ranking as the state’s highest-paying industrial taxpayer. The commendation came during a courtesy visit to the 12 million metric tonnes per annum (12mmtp) plant in Ibese, led by OGIRS Director of Field Operations, Mrs. Oluwaseun Olajube, alongside other agency officials. Mrs. Olajube lauded the cement company’s management for their dedication to fulfilling civic obligations, describing Dangote Cement as a benchmark for corporate responsibility, financial transparency, and good governance. She further emphasised the agency’s commitment…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 The United States government has announced plans to limit the duration of visas for international students and journalists, a move aimed at preventing visa misuse and enhancing oversight. Under the proposed rules by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): F visas for foreign students would be capped at four years, down from the current practice of granting visas for the entire length of academic programs, which can exceed five years for doctoral degrees. Visas for foreign journalists would be limited to 240 days, with a possible extension of an additional 240 days, but not…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 | Kaduna The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ in Kaduna, has intercepted 185 blocks of Cannabis Sativa valued at N48.5 million, alongside other contraband worth N220.4 million, the agency said on Thursday. According to Chief Superintendent Saidu Nuruddeen, Public Relations Officer of the unit, the seizures were made during operations on 21 August at approximately 3:30 a.m. “Acting on intelligence, operatives stopped a vehicle along the Zaria flyover on the Kaduna–Zaria Expressway and intercepted the contraband,” Nuruddeen said. A male suspect was arrested after authorities discovered nine sacks containing 185…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 | Abuja Labour Party (LP) lawmakers from Anambra North Senatorial District at the National Assembly have condemned the recent suspension of Abuchi Udemezue, the member representing Ayamelum constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. In a statement released Thursday, the caucus—comprising Senator Tony Nwoye, Afam Ogene, Idu Emeka, and Peter Aniekwe—described the suspension as “hasty and high-handed,” alleging it followed Udemezue’s vocal criticism of infrastructure decay in his gas-producing constituency and calls for accountability from both companies and the state government. “Our democracy thrives on robust debate, constructive criticism, and diversity of opinions.…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 | Abuja Former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, has passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of public service and duty. The news was confirmed by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on Thursday via his official X handle, describing Mustapha as “a man of service, dignity and duty whose legacy will live on.” “Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, former CG of Customs. My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa, the Mustapha royal family, and all who mourn him. May Allah grant…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a forensic audit of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) first-week voter registration figures ahead of the 2027 elections, citing what it described as “statistically implausible” data. In a statement on Thursday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi expressed concern that discrepancies in the initial Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) figures could undermine public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. “Osun State alone reportedly recorded 393,269 pre-registrations in just one week,” Abdullahi said. “To put this in context, Osun added only 275,815 new voters between 2019 and…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 | Cape Town The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called for stronger international cooperation to curb cattle rustling and tackle the rising threats posed by chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) materials across Africa. Egbetokun made the appeal while addressing delegates at the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. In a statement on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the IG emphasized that cattle rustling, once considered a local challenge, has now evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise fueling terrorism and other cross-border crimes.…