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The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for an extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years. As shared in an official statement on NYSC’s Facebook page, the minister expressed his view during a meeting with the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the Ministry’s office … [Read more…]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with the violence that broke out during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which resulted in the death of a local vigilante member. LEADERSHIP reports that the invitation followed a deadly incident that occurred on … [Read more…]

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed April 10 for hearing in the suit seeking to sack Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. This emerged as Ibas has solicited requisite legislative backing that would enable his administration to achieve the enunciated programmes of action. … [Read more…]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a gag order restraining all parties in the suit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from making public comments or speaking to the press about the ongoing legal matter. Justice Binta Nyako, who presided over the case, made the ruling … [Read more…]

Doris Ewoh, Enugu In commemoration of the maiden National Police Day, the Enugu State Police Command, led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has called on different stakeholders to embrace the need for partnership to ensure security in the State, PACESETTER reports. He made this known during an interactive town hall meeting. … [Read more…]

The High Court of Bayelsa State, sitting in Yenagoa, has issued an order restraining associates of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, from holding a mega rally in the state pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice. The proposed rally is scheduled for Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on April 12, … [Read more…]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan did not meet constitutional requirements. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement issued Thursday said the commission arrived at the conclusion after it considered and … [Read more…]

…Says Mbah has greatly improved security …People mistook Nkala-Eha in Ebonyi for Eha-Amufu in Enugu The Anglican Bishop of Eha-Amufu Diocese in Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State, Rt. Rev. Daniel Olinya, has refuted the reports of mass killings and arson in Eha-Amufu making the rounds on the social media, noting that many mistook Nkala-Eha community … [Read more…]

After initial hesitation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the pump price of petrol to N925 per litre at its retail stations in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja. The new price regime, effective from April 2, 2025, represents an increase of N65 from the previous price of N860 per litre in … [Read more…]

The Honorable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic. PACESETTER reports that according to a statement by Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, the Minister’s directive follows the earlier closure of the bridge for planned maintenance and rehabilitation … [Read more…]

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State. The tribunal, in a unanimous judgment on Wednesday held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state where election held. … [Read more…]