The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reduce transportation costs and improve logistics nationwide through a strategic partnership with Admiralty Maritime Services Limited, aimed at expanding the use of inland and coastal waterways for cargo and passenger movement. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Muhsin Abba, in Abuja. Mahmood stated that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy to harness Nigeria’s vast aquatic resources as a cost-effective alternative to road and rail transportation. She explained that since…
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A new leadership phase has begun in Nigeria’s industrial administration following the official exchange of roles between top civil servants in two key ministries. At a formal handover ceremony held in Abuja, Isokpunwu Christopher Osaruwanwem and Nura Abba Rimi swapped positions as Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Ministry of Steel Development and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The redeployment was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of efforts to strengthen administrative leadership and improve service delivery in ministries central to Nigeria’s industrial growth. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Osaruwanwem, now Permanent Secretary of the Federal…
As Nigerians await the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to lift the ban on political campaigns, about 1,500 registered support groups under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed the Renewed Hope Network (TRN) as a key platform to drive grassroots mobilization for the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Deputy Director-General of the APC Support Groups Council, Dr. AK Peters, following a strategic meeting with TRN’s technical team. Gov Uba Sani to Strengthen APC’s Renewed Hope Across Nigeria, Says Presidency According to Peters,…
The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has issued a public warning of heightened security threats across the North East region, following recent suicide bombing incidents and intelligence indicating a possible escalation of attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist elements during the final days of Ramadan. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, stated that the unfortunate incidents recorded on Monday evening in Maiduguri—including attacks near Monday Market, the Post Office, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital—led to casualties and highlighted the continued intent of terrorists to target densely populated civilian…
The magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun state, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver of the crashed Lexus sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was conveying Anthony Joshua, to April 16, 2026. At the resumption of hearing on Tuesday, R.D. Kadiri, the counsel who represented the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP), said his team received fresh information this morning that would be incorporated into the case. Kadiri sought an additional time to include the new details in the case. Court Jails Magistrate for Taking ₦1m Bribe in Gombe Corruption Case However, Abiodun Olalekan, counsel to the driver, raised concerns over…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC has arraigned a visa agent, Adediwura Stanley, before the Lagos State High Court for allegedly forging financial documents to facilitate the procurement of a United Kingdom visa. Stanley was arraigned on March 11, 2026, before Justice I. Ijelu in a case marked ID/27584C/2026, where he faces charges bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and the use of false documents. A statement by the anti-graft agency on Tuesday said, “The defendant allegedly conspired with two other individuals, Olufemi Adewunmi and Oluwayemi Oyinkan, to produce forged financial documents intended to deceive the United Kingdom…
Kabiru Haruna The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) continues to make a significant impact across Nigeria, and it is encouraging to see the agency receiving recognition for its dedication. Under the leadership of Shehu Mohammed, the Corps has intensified efforts to promote road safety and reduce traffic accidents nationwide. These initiatives focus on critical issues, including overloading, reckless driving, and helmet compliance among motorcyclists. A key aspect of the Corps’ strategy is public engagement. Through regular awareness campaigns and community outreach, the FRSC educates road users on responsible driving habits. One such campaign took place at the Abacha Bus Terminal,…
Sani Dutsinma No fewer than 1,000 orphans and widows have benefited from Ramadan and Sallah support distributed by the Nasara Foundation in Kebbi State. The Chief Press Secretary to the First Lady of the state, Khadijat Saidu, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. According to the statement, the initiative was aimed at bringing smiles to the faces of beneficiaries in Kangiwa town as part of activities marking the Ramadan and Sallah celebrations. Gov Idris and The Spirit of Ramadan: A Season of Mercy, Benevolence and Palliatives The statement further noted that the…
A recent rise in petrol pump prices across parts of Nigeria has triggered a sharp increase in transportation fares, particularly in Kano State, where many residents are preparing to travel ahead of the Sallah celebrations. Visits to several motor parks across Kano metropolis show that transport operators have adjusted fares upward in response to the higher cost of fuel, leaving many passengers struggling to afford journeys to their destinations. At major parks serving interstate routes, passengers and drivers alike expressed concern over the sudden spike in fares, which they say has disrupted travel plans just days before the festive period…
The Federal Government has called on state governments across the country to adopt and replicate ongoing public service reform initiatives aimed at improving governance and service delivery. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, made the call on Friday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Edo State Civil Service led by the Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa. The delegation visited the Bureau to understudy its reform initiatives and explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening institutional capacity in the state’s public service. Arabi said the Federal Government, under the leadership of Bola…