The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has defended its account of the detention of a Nigerian, Ekene Vitus Chukwuma, in India, insisting that he remained in the country after his travel documents had expired. NiDCOM said Chukwuma’s Nigerian passport expired in 2020 and that he was arrested in December 2025 for allegedly overstaying his visa….
Five men accused of involvement in the kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have pleaded not guilty to seven amended terrorism charges. The defendants were re-arraigned on Thursday by the Department of State Services (DSS) before the Federal High Court in Abuja.They are accused of complicity in the…
The National Assembly has transmitted the proposed constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police to all 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval. The Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, was transmitted to the state legislatures as part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana,…
The BAO Mandate Movement has dismissed a publication concerning the health and status of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, describing it as false, malicious and without credible foundation. In a statement, the movement urged members of the public to disregard the report, alleging that it was intended to create unnecessary anxiety and distract attention…
Public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has criticised the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, over his recent comment that some Nigerians asked him to slow down because their freezers were “freezing.” Shehu described the minister’s claim as false and accused him of making misleading statements. In a post on his X account, Shehu said the minister’s…
Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp has named a 44-man squad for his first international camp since taking charge of the national team, handing 16 players their first call-ups.Klopp unveiled the enlarged squad on Thursday ahead of Germany’s four Nations League fixtures scheduled for September and October. The former Liverpool manager explained that the unusual size…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified the meanings of the “Not Admitted,” “Admission in Progress” and “Admitted” statuses displayed on candidates’ Central Admissions Processing System. JAMB explained the various admission statuses in an explainer video released on Thursday, September 17, 2026, while urging candidates to regularly check their CAPS accounts for updates. The…
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC has defended the toll pricing structure under the Highway Development and Management Initiative, saying the charges are determined by the quality of roads and the benefits they provide to motorists. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, made this known in a statement.Ewalefoh cited…
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has paid N18.96 billion in outstanding Back-End Computation (BEC) arrears to 3,958 eligible pensioners of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). The payment was made to pensioners under the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (DBS), according to a statement released by PTAD on Thursday. The latest disbursement of…
The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has issued a safety advisory to Nigerians living in Kempton Park, Rhodesfield and other parts of Ekurhuleni, following the deaths of eight women in the area. The consulate said the deaths, which occurred over a period of about two months, are currently being investigated by the South African Police Service…
