Category: Government

Kaduna: Court Declares Police Ban On ADC, SDP Rallies Illegal, Awards N15M

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On Wednesday, October 15, the Federal High Court in Kaduna, presided over by Justice Murtala Zubairu, declared the state commissioner of police’s ban on political gatherings unconstitutional.In his judgment, the justice Zubairu had struck out the case filed by the commissioner of police against the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing it as an “abuse of court process”. This resulted from a lawsuit over the disruption of an ADC meeting on August 30, 2025, that was attended by former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai and other…

ALERT: DSS Warns Public Against Dismissed Officers Scam

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the arrest of two dismissed officers, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, for allegedly impersonating the Service to commit fraud. In a statement released on Wednesday, the DSS said the two individuals, who were previously dismissed from the agency, had been impersonating the Service to engage in fraudulent activities. The statement clarified that the DSS had recently issued public disclaimers on the two dismissed personnel, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who were allegedly using their former affiliation for deceitful purposes. The…

Empowered Dass Women Graduate with Gender Equity and Nutrition Skills Through CASCADE Project.

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar One hundred and forty-five (145) women have graduated from a year-long Social Analysis and Action Programme under the CASCADE project in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The training, implemented by the Development Exchange Centre, focused on empowering women through livelihood, nutrition, and gender equity education. The Social Analysis and Action Program, also known as SAA, brought together fifteen women’s groups drawn from various communities in Dass LGA. Over the past twelve months, participants engaged in discussions on ending harmful cultural norms, gender-based violence, and…

Ijebu-Ode Dry Port: FG takeover Set To Boost Trade, Logistics

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The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the Ogun State Government to develop the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port project, located along the Epe-Mojoda Expressway. In his address during the official handover ceremony of the 130-hectare project site and title documents to the Federal Government, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, said the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port would revamp and position Ogun State as an industrial hub The minister was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…

Countries Supporting IMO NZF Will Face Severe Raft Penalties, US WARNS

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The Trump administration has warned countries against supporting the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) at the upcoming extraordinary meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on October 14-17. The administration is considering imposing penalties on “yes” voters, which could include blocking vessels, applying visa restrictions, and charging port fees According to Seatrade Maritime News, “ The current US administration had already made its ‘unequivocal’ rejection of the US net zero plan and threatened retaliation against states voting in Favor of it at the extraordinary meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) from…

Students Face Disruption As FG Threatens ASUU With ‘No Work, No Pay’.

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ASUU strike will inflict severe academic consequences on students despite FG threatening to invoke the “no work, no pay” policy if academic activities are disrupted due to the union’s action. Federal Government, through Ministers of Education Maruf Tunji Alausa and Suwaiba Said Ahmed, reaffirms commitment to dialogue with ASUU. “The Federal Government has demonstrated demonstrable sincerity, patience, and goodwill in its dialogue with the Union,” the statement read. Both Alausa and Ahmed noted that most of ASUU’s concerns, such as increased teaching allowances and improved conditions of service, have been…

BREAKING: ASUU Commences Comprehensive Two-Week Warning Strike, Monday

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed all its branches across the country to commence a two-week warning strike from Monday, October 13 The announcement was made by the ASUU president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at a press briefing at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja Piwuna stated that the government’s failure to honor its commitments regarding the union’s demands made the total warning strike inevitable Prof. Piwuna expressed dismay that; “Government has been asking for time with nothing concrete on the ground to resolve it,” he…

CBN Mandates Instant Refund For Failed ‘on-us’ ATM Transactions, 48 Hours For Others

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In a sweeping reform to protect consumers, the CBN has ordered banks to refund failed Automated Teller Machines (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. The apex bank released a draft guideline on Saturday, October 11, titled ‘Exposure of the Draft Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines in Nigeria,’ which contained the instructions. The document, signed by Musa I. Jimoh, Director of Payments System Policy Department, was circulated to banks, payment service providers, card schemes, and independent ATM deployers, with a call for stakeholder feedback by October 31, 2025. For…

Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, To Be Released After Presidential Pardon

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Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has received a presidential pardon from President Bola Tinubu after serving six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. The Presidency, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced on Saturday, October 11, that Maryam Sanda had received a presidential pardon. ‘Her family pleaded for her release,’ the statement said, ‘arguing that it was in the best interest of her two children The…

Customs Service Debunks Fake Recruitment List On Social Media; Issues Stern Warning

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The Management of Nigeria Customs Service has warned applicants in its 2025 recruitment exercise to distance themselves from all social media posts claiming to show the number of shortlisted candidates per state for the final stage recruitment, describing it as false and unverified. Customs reassured all legitimate candidates that the selection process remains transparent, merit-based, and consistent with global best practices. Service X confirmed this on Saturday, October 11, via a platform post that was title “Unverified Social Media Post on 2025 Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment Exercise,” the Service said…