Month: September 2025

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Oct 1 : FG Reportedly Strikes Out Parade

The national government has declared the cancellation of  the procession that was originally planned to commemorate the nation’s 65th independence anniversary on Oct 1. Segun Imohiosen, the information and public relations  director in the office of the secretary of the federation (OSGF),  shared this update in a statement issued on Monday. The national government expressed regret for the disruption caused by this cancellation. “The cancellation does not in any way diminish the importance of this significant anniversary, and the government is  steadfast in its commitment to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th year of independence with honor and zeal,” the statement  asserts “Therefore, all other events scheduled for the Independence Anniversary will proceed as planned. “The National Government values the understanding,  support, and cooperation of all Nigerians, the diplomatic  corps, and invited guests, and encourages Nigerians to back the reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in the  endeavor to make Nigeria an even greater nation.” The procession and presidential address were set to occur on Wednesday to celebrate the country’s liberation from colonial rule in 1960. Previously, the national government had designated Wednesday as a public holiday in honor of the independence day celebration.

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Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass regulation starts Oct 2 – NPF

The representative of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, has clarified the rationale behind the renewed enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass regulation starting Thursday, October 2, 2025.

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3 African Nation Set To Expose high-ranking Nigerians Aiding Bandits

3 African Nation Set To Expose high-ranking Nigerians Aiding Bandits

The African nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso are poised to disclose the identities of high-ranking Nigerian politicians implicated in aiding bandit factions operating in Nigeria’s North-West.

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President Tinubu Signs Reform That Connects NYSC to NERD

President Tinubu has sanctioned a reform that connects the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilization process to the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD). By citing Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1) (C) of the NYSC Act, Tinubu mandated that no graduate—regardless of whether they attended a Nigerian or overseas institution— will be mobilized for or exempted from NYSC will be mobilized for or exempted from NYSC without evidence of adherence to the NERD policy. This directive, communicated via a circular from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, will come into force on October 6. Under the NERD framework, students must submit academicoutputs, such as theses and project reports, to support a national initiative aimed at combating certificate fraud and safeguarding Nigeria’s intellectual resources. As per Section 6.1.23 of the policy, this requirement functions as an independent quality assurance mechanism and verification of academic enrollment. Earlier in March 2025, during the announcement of the NERD Declaration of Effectiveness, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that following the declaration, “the enforced conditions for compulsory submission of academic outputs as detailed in Sections 2.3, 4.3(1), and 7.6.11(c), among others, of the sanctioned National Policy for the NERD Programme will become mandatory provisions in Nigeria.” Emphasizing the significance of the directive, NERD spokesperson Haula Galadima elaborated that each student submission will include the complete names of the student, supervisor, co-supervisor (when applicable), and Head of Department, alongside the sponsoring institution and department. Galadima remarked, “Apart from the obligation to verify for authenticity as a national flagship, the NERD digitization initiative has a clear aim – to elevate the standards of academic content, output, and presentation across the country. “One approach NERD plans to achieve this goal, based on its mission, is to enhance the supervision processes in the nation’s higher education institutions without directly intervening in those processes. “If our distinguished scholars are conscious that their names will be associated with those of the students they oversee on a globally accessible digital platform, there is a high chance that each lecturer would raise their standards.

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Femi Otedola Fingered in Fuel Subsidy Profiteering.

Femi Otedola Fingered in Fuel Subsidy Profiteering

Nigerian entrepreneur, Femi Otedola, has initiated legal  proceedings against Umar Sani, a former aide to Vice  President Namadi Sambo. Otedola has lodged a ₦1 billion libel claim against Sani due to his recent remarks linking Otedola to the fuel subsidy fraud that occurred during the Goodluck Jonathan  administration. Sani has accused that over ₦2 trillion was misappropriated through dubious subsidy claims in that administration. He asserted that “Otedola himself benefited greatly during  that period.” In a statement issued late Sunday night, Otedola referred to Sani’s accusations as “malicious falsehoods.” Reflecting on his role in unveiling the subsidy fraud, Otedola pointed out that he was the first to notify former President Goodluck Jonathan and then Senate President Bukola Saraki  about the scam, questioning how he could be implicated in profiting from a fraud he exposed. Rejecting Sani’s attempts to associate him with the subsidy  controversy, Otedola affirmed that his company, Zenon  Petroleum, never engaged in petrol trading and thus could  not have tapped into the subsidy funds. He announced his intention to sue the former presidential  aide for the alleged defamatory statements, maintaining thathe would not permit anyone to jeopardize his hard-earned reputation. He stated,  “Due to these deliberate falsehoods and baseless claims,  I have instructed my attorneys to initiate a ₦1 billion libel  suit  against Umar Sani . It is crucial for people to understand that reputations are too valuable to be manipulated for cheap propaganda and to  deter future mischief- makers , I will pursue this to the fullest extent. Furthermore, the businessman urged President Bola Tinubu to disclose the complete report of the Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede panel established during the Jonathan  administration to investigate the significant petrol subsidy  fraud. According to him, Nigerians have a right to be informed  about the individuals who siphoned funds through the fraud committed under the Petroleum Subsidy Fund scheme. “I urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the entire Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede report on subsidy fraud, as it is vital for Nigerians to uncover the reality. It is documented that the Presidency  at the time requested the late Economic and Financial crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, to  cease the investigation. The report should be made public to  reveal the true perpetrators of the subsidy theft,”  Otedola stated. Otedola concluded, “My attention has been drawn to a deceitful and malicious article penned by one Umar Sani, a former Special Adviser (Media) to former Vice President Namadi  Sambo, attempting to distort facts and tarnish my name withaccusations of involvement in the subsidy fraud. “His insinuations are untrue, unfounded, and a disgraceful  […]

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NMDPRA, NNPCL, NUPRC Joins PENGASSAN Strike

PENGASSAN, countrywide strike has reportedly paralyzed operations at key oil and gas establishments such as NMDPRA, NNPCL & NUPRC in Nigeria.

The Senior Staff Association of Petroleum and Natural Gas of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has initiated a countrywide strike  starting Monday. This strike has paralyzed operations at key oil and gas  establishments in Nigeria, such as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, the Nigerian Upstream  Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), & the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum  Regulatory  Authority, NMDPRA.

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Know The difference Between Love and Financial Reliance – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, a social media activist has suggested that men should distinguish between genuine love & financial reliance in their relationships, cautioning that a woman who seeks financial assistance too soon may not be the right match.

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IPMAN To Inflate Petrol Price Nationwide

IPMAN has announced that its members will initiate a nationwide rise in petrol prices following Dangote Refinery's halt of petrol sales in naira.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria IPMAN has announced that its members will initiate a nationwide rise in petrol prices following Dangote Refinery’s halt of petrol sales in naira.

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Thrilling Bedmatics Doesn’t Guarantee Marriage – Eucharia Anunobi

Thrilling Bedmatics Doesn't Guarantee Marriage - Eucharia Anunobi

Eucharia Anunobi, the Nollywood actress, has advised women to refrain from believing that physical closeness ensures marriage.

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Tinubu Cannot Direct The INEC Chairman To Proceed On Terminal Leave – Falana

Tinubu Cannot Direct The INEC Chairman To Proceed On Terminal Leave - Falana

Human rights attorney, Femi Falana (SAN), asserted on Friday that President Bola Tinubu does not possess the constitutional authority to place the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on mandatory leave.