Author: Ayobami Ogungbemi

Political party leaders in Kano State have signed a peace accord to ensure a peaceful, violence-free, and credible process during the upcoming by-election scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025. The agreement was reached on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Kano State Police Command Headquarters in Bompai. The meeting was convened by the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, and attended by candidates and leaders of various political parties contesting in the Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency re-run and the Bagwai/Shanono State Constituency by-election. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, the peace accord is aimed at…

The Federal Government has announced plans to appoint Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an airport security protocol ambassador following his recent controversy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in a statement outlining resolutions to several recent cases of unruly behaviour in Nigerian airports. Flight Ban Reduced, Awareness Campaign Planned Keyamo revealed that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had agreed to reduce KWAM 1’s flight ban from six months to one month. The authority will also collaborate…

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour, and reduced the flight ban on Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on Wednesday after consultations with aviation stakeholders and consideration of appeals from concerned Nigerians. He said both cases were reviewed in light of the remorse shown by those involved. Ibom Air has agreed to drop its complaint against Ms. Emmanson, who was arrested on August 10, 2025, after allegedly refusing to switch…

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English Premier League side West Ham United are reportedly cooling their pursuit of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika, turning their attention to DR Congo star Ngal’ayel Mukau. Onyedika, 24, has been a standout performer for Club Brugge since his move from Danish club Midtjylland three years ago. The defensive midfielder has thrived under multiple managers, earning links to top European clubs, including a near move to AC Milan last year before they signed Youssouf Fofana. This summer, speculation linked him with a switch to West Ham as manager Graham Potter seeks a strong defensive presence in midfield. However, Belgian journalist…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that a total of 1,911,141 Nigerians applied for its 2025 nationwide recruitment exercise before the application portal officially closed on Monday, August 11, 2025. The large-scale recruitment drive, which covered the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Correctional Service, experienced several delays and technical challenges during its application period. Technical Glitches and Postponements Initially scheduled to open on June 26, 2025, the recruitment portal faced repeated crashes and downtime, forcing the CDCFIB to postpone the start date —…

The Federal Government has officially launched the National Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) to modernise tax administration, combat evasion, and improve transparency in Nigeria’s revenue collection. The initiative, driven by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), went live on August 1, 2025 following a successful pilot phase that began in November 2024. The EFS integrates an advanced electronic invoicing solution, known as the Merchant-Buyer Model (MBM), designed to streamline tax compliance while giving the FIRS real-time visibility into commercial transactions. First Phase Targets Large Taxpayers The rollout begins with large companies earning ₦5 billion and above annually, ensuring invoice authenticity, accuracy,…

Afrobeat sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has presented his wife, Chioma, with a factory-iced Richard Mille wristwatch valued at $300,000 as a wedding gift. The luxury timepiece was unveiled during their white wedding celebration in Miami, United States, on Sunday. According to reports, the watch is one of several gifts Chioma will receive and marks her second Richard Mille wristwatch from Davido. In 2023, the singer also surprised her with luxury Birkin bags and a Richard Mille watch for her birthday. The couple’s highly anticipated white wedding follows their traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024 and their…

Justine Madugu, head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has earned a prestigious nomination for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year award. The announcement, made on Thursday, positions Madugu among the world’s top football tacticians in women’s international football. This coveted nomination highlights Madugu’s exceptional contributions to the Nigerian women’s national team, particularly his tactical brilliance, motivational leadership, and the team’s outstanding performances on the global stage. A Milestone for Nigerian Women’s Football Madugu’s recognition comes at a time when Nigerian football is experiencing a significant rise in international prominence. Under his guidance, the Super Falcons not…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced new restrictions on its NIN self-service modification portal, limiting account access to the original browser and device used during registration. In a statement released by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC emphasized that each user’s account is now tied to a specific browser-device combination. Attempting to log in with a different setup or clearing browser cache may lock users out. “You are permitted a maximum of five unlock attempt requests. No further requests will be processed after this limit,” NIMC warned. These security measures aim to protect users’ identities and…