The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory vehicle recycling fee beginning in 2026, a move expected to generate more than ₦150 billion annually while formalising Nigeria’s largely informal auto recycling sector. The initiative was disclosed by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in a statement issued on Sunday. The Director-General…
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants seeking entry into the Nigerian Public Service, in a decisive move to curb the growing challenge of illicit drug use across the Country. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while Thursday, January 1, 2026, has been set aside as a public holiday to mark the New Year. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary…
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has dismissed an application for an interim injunction filed by an aspirant to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshall, ruling that the request lacked merit. The decision was delivered on Monday by the presiding judge of High Court 3, Ijebu-Ode Judicial Division,…
The remaining 130 students and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom, marking a major breakthrough in the rescue efforts that began after the school raid on November 21. A security source familiar with the operation confirmed to Premium Times that all…
The ancient city of Oyo was thrown into the spotlight on Sunday as the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, conferred a chieftaincy title on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The traditional ceremony, held at the Alaafin’s palace, attracted a large gathering of dignitaries, traditional rulers, political leaders and residents,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned road transport operators across the Country against exploiting commuters through unfair or arbitrary fare increases during the yuletide season, stressing that while fare adjustments may be permissible, consumer exploitation will not be tolerated. The Commission gave the warning in a statement issued on Sunday by…
The Ogbomosoland Palace has issued a strong rebuttal to claims made by veteran Nigerian actor Lere Paimo regarding the upcoming film Ogbórí Elemoso, clarifying that reports suggesting payments for copyright ownership were made are incorrect and misleading. In a statement released by palace officials, it was stressed that the historical and cultural heritage of Ogbomosoland…
The Ogun State Government has sanctioned three environmental consultancy firms over alleged professional negligence and complicity in pollution linked to closed Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling companies operating in the Ogijo area of the State. The suspension was announced by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, during a review meeting on the Process…
In a time when Public Service is often measured by visibility, Prince Abimbola Onabanjo represents a different model of leadership; one defined not by noise, but by results. Across Ijebu-Ode, his name is increasingly associated with tangible progress, steady compassion, and a form of service that places community needs above personal acclaim. For years, Prince…
