The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has fixed Thursday, November 6, 2025, for the passing-out ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream I corps members. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the scheme announced that the event will be held simultaneously across all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory in a low-key format. The management stated that activities marking the end of service will begin with Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) sessions at the local government level nationwide. According to the statement, the exercise will also feature the signing and issuance of…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has dismissed reports of a rift between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, describing them as baseless and the handiwork of political mischief-makers. In a statement issued, the party’s Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro, said both leaders maintain a cordial working relationship and remain united in their commitment to the progress of Ondo State and the success of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Otaloro noted that Governor Aiyedatiwa, as leader of the party in the state, is focused on governance and the re-election of President Tinubu in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has dismissed reports of a rift between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, describing them as baseless and the handiwork of political mischief-makers. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro, said both leaders maintain a cordial working relationship and remain united in their commitment to the progress of Ondo State and the success of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Otaloro noted that Governor Aiyedatiwa, as leader of the party in the state, is focused on governance and the re-election of President…
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, October 13, 2025, said his administration is committed to repositioning the education sector, describing it as the most critical pillar of human development and progress. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly appointed members of the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) held at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Governor’s Office, Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the event marked another milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the foundation of education. He described education as the light that guides the path to progress, the tool that shapes people and the bridge between…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) for ingesting and attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, said the suspect, who operates boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, was intercepted on October 8 upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, via Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 941, following credible intelligence. Babafemi explained that a body scan confirmed the suspect had ingested cocaine and also concealed some wraps in his private parts. He added that fifty-eight wraps were…
Hamas has released seven surviving Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement between the militant group and Israel. According to the Israeli military, a Red Cross convoy entered Gaza early Monday to retrieve the first group of hostages, marking a significant step in the truce deal aimed at ending months of conflict in the region. The handover, conducted at a designated meeting point in northern Gaza, comes ahead of a high-level Gaza peace summit scheduled to take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, later in the day. The ceasefire agreement, brokered…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, and his wife, in what is suspected to be a murder-suicide at the Wawa Cantonment, New Bussa, Niger State. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 11, 2025, within the residential quarters of the 221 Battalion under the 22 Armoured Brigade. According to military sources, the soldier was on duty earlier that day before requesting permission from his superiors to attend to personal matters at home. Hours later, both he and his wife were found lifeless inside their apartment at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Nigerians to the activities of a dismissed officer allegedly impersonating the agency to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement shared via its official X handle, @OfficialDSSNG, on Sunday, the agency identified the suspect as Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a former staff member said to be involved in “unscrupulous activities” using the name of the Service. “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members of the public of the activities of one Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff. He is reportedly engaging in unscrupulous activities, including using the name of…
Farmers in Shanawa, Jangeru, and Galadi communities of Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, say they have been asked to pay N20 million by bandits before being allowed to access their farmlands this harvest season. Residents described the demand as yet another blow to an already struggling agricultural sector, accusing the armed groups of turning farming into a “ransom business.” A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal, said the bandits impose levies on farmers during both planting and harvest periods. “They ask for money before we can plant, and when it’s time to harvest, they…
A Nigerian man identified only as Chimezie has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen at a bar in Durban, South Africa. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday while the victim, who worked as a bartender, was serving customers. A source familiar with the matter told PUNCH Metro on Saturday that the attack was carried out by two unknown assailants who stormed the bar and headed straight for Chimezie. The source said Chimezie had just resumed work that evening and was attending to customers when the men approached him. According to the source, they spoke briefly before one of…