The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Friday approved the promotion of 7,472 personnel comprising 2,134 Officers and 5,338 Marshals, in a major career progression exercise designed to reward merit, strengthen professionalism in the Corps’ leadership and operational structure. The promotion, FRSC noted, formed part of the Corps’ continuing commitment to human capital development which recognises dedication, competence, discipline and years of service of personnel who have distinguished themselves in the discharge of their responsibilities to the nation. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, described the promotion as both a reward and a responsibility. He stressed that every new rank…
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The Ministry of Steel Development has signed an agreement aimed at facilitating the revival and full operationalisation of the Delta Steel Company, now known as Premium Steel and Mines Limited (PSML), Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State. The agreement marked a significant milestone in the federal government’s ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s legacy steel industry assets as a critical driver of industrialisation, economic diversification, job creation and sustainable national development. The Delta Steel Plant, commissioned in 1982 with an installed production capacity of one million tonnes of liquid Steel per annum, was established as an integrated green Steel Plant with the capacity…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has revealed that the planned daily Abu Dhabi–Lagos route by the Etihad Airways resumes from March 18, 2027. This,he said, was one of six new African routes announced by the airline as part of its continental expansion. Keyamo noted that Etihad has identified the new services as important to strengthening trade, investment, tourism and cargo flows between Africa and global markets. The minister disclosed this Thursday when he undertook a strategic working visit to Abu Dhabi at the invitation of the Government of the United Arab Emirates and Etihad Airways,…
The National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), Mr. Hamza Baba, has felicitated with the Deputy Director-General, Coordination, Cityboy Movement, Mr. Favour Abayomi, on the occasion of his 55th birthday. Baba, in a congratulatory statement issued on Thursday, described Abayomi as a visionary leader, team player and patriot whose commitment to national service had remained exemplary. He recalled Abayomi’s contributions to the pioneering phase of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), where he worked closely with the former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. According to him, Abayomi’s service during the early years of the NSIP demonstrated…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 10 civilians in separate operations conducted in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Thursday said on 19 August 2026, troops conducting a patrol in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State encountered a terrorist ambush. He explained that the troops responded swiftly and decisively, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. Danja noted: “During the encounter, five civilians were rescued and subsequently reunited with their families, while two motorcycles abandoned by the terrorists were recovered.” Earlier, on 18 August 2026, troops acting…
The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has kicked against the order of transfer made by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court transferring the case challenging President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials from Kano to Abuja. The CFRPA had on 26/6/2026 filed suit No. FHC/KN/CS/312/2026 (The incorporated trustees for reform and public advocacy v. Bola Ahmed Tinubu & 2 Ors) in Kano. The group is challenging the academic credentials presented by the President and raised serious constitutional questions under Sections 131 and 137(1)(j) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. Its Head…
The Ministry of Transportation has inaugurated the Project Implementation Committee for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project of the Smart National Transport Databank (SNTDB). This followed the recent approval of the Smart SNTDB, a digital transport intelligence platform for Nigeria by the Federal Executive Council and spearheaded by the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT). The inauguration, the ministry said, was a major step towards establishing a centralised, interoperable and real-time transport data system for Nigeria. The Committee was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Funsho Adebiyi, at the ministry’s Conference Room. on Tuesday in Abuja. Adebiyi noted that…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has directed the immediate stoppage of the use of green areas as well as parks and gardens in the capital city as car dealership Lots. Wike in a statement issued Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant, Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka decried the use of areas designated for parks and recreation like the Millennium Park and others as car lots. He also directed that all unauthorised use of such areas would be closely monitored to ensure compliance. The minister stressed that this is part of the efforts of…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo who is currently battling stage four cancer has been rejected by hospitals. The ailment, according to the daughters of the actor, did not manifest until three weeks ago. The two daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, took to their Instagram page on Monday in two separate emotional appeals. While they stated categorically that they weren’t seeking financial assistance, they pleaded with Nigerians, well-wishers and medical professionals with experience in cancer treatment to help save their father. Lima, in the video, lamented that their father’s condition had deteriorated and that hospitals had…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has formally requested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to initiate review of the existing three-letter location code “QRW” assigned to Osubi Airport in Delta State. This, he said, was with a view to adopting a code that would accurately reflect the airport’s official name and geographical identity. The request was conveyed in a letter signed by the Minister and addressed to the IATA Area Manager for West and Central Africa, Dr. Samuel Fatokun. Osubi Airport, which bears the ICAO four-letter location indicator DNSU, is physically located in Osubi town,…