Omoyeni Olabode-31 Jul, 2025

The Federal Government supports mandatory drug testing for students in tertiary institutions as part of a new strategy to tackle drug abuse among Nigerian youths.

Omoyeni Olabode-31 Jul, 2025

Nigerian nurses under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have commenced a nationwide strike today, July 30, to protest poor working conditions, stagnated career progression, and recent policies by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

Olamilekan Boluwatife-30 Jul, 2025

Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market is experiencing a fresh wave of price competition, as independent fuel importers have slashed petrol prices below those offered by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This development comes at a critical time, with Dangote Group President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, calling on the Federal Government to halt fuel importation in a bid to protect local refining.

Olamilekan Boluwatife-30 Jul, 2025

A torrential downpour in the early hours of Wednesday caused widespread flooding and destruction across Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The heavy rain, which began around 6:15 am and lasted for approximately three hours, led to the collapse of eight buildings and displaced several families, particularly in flood-prone areas like Bulumkutu, Abuja, Moduganari, Ngomari, and other riverbank communities.

Olamilekan Boluwatife-30 Jul, 2025

A shocking case of murder and human parts trafficking has sent waves of fear and outrage across Anambra State. The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 24-year-old Somtochukwu Nwafor, who is accused of being involved in the brutal killing and dismemberment of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area.

Olamilekan Boluwatife-30 Jul, 2025

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling HoldCo) has reported a massive 157% increase in profit after tax for the first half of 2025, showcasing a strong financial performance and laying the groundwork for a fresh round of capital raising. According to the group’s unaudited financial statements released on Wednesday, profit after tax soared to ₦41.78 billion, up from ₦16.26 billion in the same period of 2024.

Olamilekan Boluwatife-30 Jul, 2025

As Cocoa House, Africa’s first high-rise building, clocks 60 years, the Odu’a Investment Company Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and modernizing the iconic structure.

Olamilekan Boluwatife-30 Jul, 2025

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support towards the programme’s peace building efforts in the Niger Delta.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Jul, 2025

The Federal Government has announced a new regulation mandating all banks and financial institutions to submit monthly reports of high-value transactions to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). According to the directive, any transaction above ₦25 million by individuals and above ₦100 million by corporate organizations must now be reported.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Jul, 2025

A tragic incident that unfolded over the weekend in Okitipupa, Ondo State, has left the community in shock. A 25-year-old man, Michael Ikuedowoni, was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend, Augustina Mowari, during a heated argument over accusations of infidelity.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Jul, 2025

Rep. Abubakar Bichi, who represents the Federal Constituency of Bichi in Kano State, has covered the tuition fees of 121 postgraduate students pursuing Master's and PhD degrees. The beneficiaries, drawn from various universities across Nigeria, were selected based on academic merit and financial need as part of his continuous effort to promote education in his constituency.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Jul, 2025

The judgment was issued in Appeal No: CA/OW/199/2022, filed by Dr. Emmanuel Ugochukwu Shebbs, who had challenged the seizure of his licence and vehicle during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown along Bende Road in Umuahia. Despite having valid documents and safety equipment, Shebbs was stopped, fined ₦3,000, and had his licence confiscated after resisting an alleged bribe request.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the entire Lagos State and some parts of Ogun will experience a 25-day power outage starting from Sunday, July 28. According to the notice, the scheduled outage is due to critical maintenance work and upgrade of transmission infrastructure at the Ikeja West Substation.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

Six students of the Nigerian Law School have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen while travelling to the institution’s Yola campus in Adamawa State. The abduction occurred along the Nasarawa–Benue road over the weekend, according to family sources who confirmed the development on Monday.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Social Safety Net Fund (TISSF), a new initiative designed to support staff of public tertiary institutions with financial assistance of up to ₦10 million. The loan is targeted at both academic and non-academic staff and aims to ease economic burdens currently faced by workers in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

Muslim clerics in Ogun State, including top Imams and Alfas, have strongly kicked against a supposed move by some traditionalists to place a daytime curfew on residents of Ikolaje and Idiroko in Ipokia Local Government. They say the idea "doesn’t make sense" and warn it could cause unnecessary tension in the area.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the NYSC’s rule forcing female corps members to wear trousers unconstitutional, ruling it violated their rights to freedom of religion and human dignity. The judgment followed consolidated suits from two former corps members, Blessing Ogunjobi and Vivian Ayuba, who argued that their Christian beliefs prohibit women from wearing traditionally male attire, citing Deuteronomy 22:5.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take a bold step by banning the importation of refined petroleum products into the country. He made this appeal during a recent event, urging the government to include refined fuel in the list of restricted imports under the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

President Tinubu has signed four major tax reform laws, introducing sweeping changes to Nigeria’s revenue system, including the renaming of FIRS to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). In this video, PAP breaks down how these reforms will affect individuals, businesses, and government operations.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has strongly opposed the proposed Senate bill seeking to designate the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto as permanent co-chairmen of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation said the move is lopsided and ignores the traditional authority of other ethnic groups in the country.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

A Lagos man pulled up to the newly renamed Badoo Bus Stop in Gbagada with a DJ and sound system, turning the area into a mini street party just to let people know about the name change.

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Jul, 2025

The Federal Government may be forced to withdraw electricity subsidies if mounting sector debts are not urgently addressed, former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Jul, 2025

The Federal Government has approved a new imprest spending limit of N700,000 for Ministers and other high-ranking officials in its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Jul, 2025

Veteran entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has strongly condemned the recent renaming of the popular “Charly Boy Bus Stop” in Gbagada, Lagos, to “Badoo.” The location, which had been popularly referred to as Charly Boy for decades.

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Jul, 2025

Twelve Nigerian states have approved a combined N102 billion for the renovation of governors’ lodges and the purchase of new SUVs for government officials. The decision was reached in recent budget approvals and supplementary requests passed by the various state Houses of Assembly.