The federal government has approved the deployment of a contactless biometric Passenger Verification System( VPASS) across Nigeria’s domestic airports as part of efforts to strengthen aviation security, enhance data integrity, and improve revenue generation. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo disclosed this during the signing of the concession agreement Thursday in Abuja. Keyamo explained that the initiative was designed to eliminate discrepancies in passenger data arising from inconsistent airline records, while also addressing unauthorized boarding practices. He stated that the system would ensure that all passengers on domestic flights are properly identified, thereby closing existing gaps…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a breakthrough in its sustained campaign against tanker and trailer related crashes, recording a remarkable 61.29 per cent reduction in fatalities and a 15.53.pet cent decline in crash severity index in 2025. These gains, it noted have been directly attributed to the effective implementation of the Safe-to-Load Programme under the strategic leadership of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed. Speaking during the flag-off of the 2026 Technical Training for FRSC Desk Officers at petroleum depots and terminals in Lagos, the Corps Marshal described the figures as a clear validation of the Corps’…
The Bet9ja Foundation has revealed that over 700 people participated in the 3rd of its fitness festival held in Warri Delta. Its Manager, Marketing & Communications, Omotola Oronti said the festival was held on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. He noted that what began as a fitness event has now evolved into a growing movement that has steadily reshaped how Nigerians engage with their health. Oronti explained that since its debut in 2024 at Delta Mall, Warri, the Bet9ja Foundation Fitness Festival has grown, edition by edition, into one of the region’s most anticipated community wellness platforms. He said…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed a multi-billion naira interlocutory appeal filed by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) against Martreach Logistics Ltd, over the appointment of a Dock Labour Employer at the Bonga On/Offshore Terminal. In a judgment delivered by Justice Balkisu Bello Aliyu, the court affirmed the earlier ruling of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which had assumed jurisdiction over the case. The dispute centres on a claim by Martreach Logistics Ltd that it was legally appointed as a stevedoring service provider for a ten-year term starting January 2013.…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma, supported by precision air strikes, have neutralised 65 Terrorists in Zamfara. The seven-hour firefight occurred in the hills of Munhaye village, behind Kunchin Kalgo in Tsafe Local Government Area. The troops engaged a heavily armed bandit force commanded by one of the region’s most wanted men: Ado Allero. The operation commenced around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expecting the assault, Allero mobilised an estimated 300 motorcycle-borne fighters from the Yan Wari axis, with reinforcements from the camp of another bandit leader, Dankarami Gwaska. The plan was to repel the troops and protect the network’s leadership.…
Troops have successfully foiled a terrorist attack leading to the rescue of 31 civilians abducted during an Easter church service in Ariko Village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The swift response followed a distress call reporting the abduction of worshippers during an Easter service at an ECWA Church in Ariko Village. In a statement issued Sunday, the troops, on receipt of the information, promptly mobilised to the scene. It added that with the support and guidance of members of the Ariko community, they advanced in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists and engaged the criminals in a…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised five terrorists and also disrupted logistics networks between 31 March and 4th April, 2026 in Borno state. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Sunday said the troops of OPHK under Sector 2, deployed at Geidam, in conjunction with operatives of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), acting on credible intelligence, engaged terrorist logistics suppliers near Geidam. He explained that following a fierce encounter, three terrorists were neutralised while a logistics-laden vehicle was disabled. Recovered items included food supplies, mobile phones and…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has said that he is not a party to the plan of anyone to turn Nigeria into a one party state. He added that going by the constitution of Nigeria and the Electoral Act, Nigeria is a multi party state. Amupitan stated this on Friday in during an interview on ARISE News channel. He stated: “Let me say it very clearly, I am not a party to the plan of anyone to turn Nigeria into a one party state by the constitution of the Federal Republic…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resolved to delete the names of Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from its portal. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Wednesday said it’s decision was based on a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal. In spite of the claim by the electoral body, it refused to explain why it waited till this time to act on the so-called order, not did it reveal when the commission was served. TheHintsNews reports that on Tuesday,…
With INEC’s overtly partisan, intentionally illegal, and possibly remote-controlled withdrawal of recognition for the David Mark-led ADC, Nigeria has officially reverted to full-on Abacha-era suffocation of even the wispiest pretense to competitive electoral politics. Lawyers have said that the judgment of the appeal court, which INEC invoked as a convenient crutch to carry out a predetermined action, said the status quo should be maintained. In other words, the judgment says David Mark should remain the chairman of the ADC until the merit of the appeal has been determined. However, it appears that INEC is in the know of what…