September 2, 2025 – Standard Focus News

Nigeria at the Crossroads – A Call for Leadership, Unity, and Accountability

September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Nigeria today stands at a critical juncture. Sixty-five years after independence, the nation remains weighed down by the same burdens that have haunted generations — insecurity, economic hardship, weak institutions, and leadership that often fails to rise to the challenges of the moment. The promise of our great country — a nation of immense resources, vibrant people, and unbreakable resilience... Read more

Wike pledges to cover burial expenses of late FCT Head of Service

September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Wike pledges to cover burial expenses of late FCT Head of Service The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep grief over the sudden passing of the Head of Service of the FCT, Mrs Grace Adayilo, describing her as a dedicated and selfless public servant whose death is a huge loss to the Administration. Speaking... Read more

UNILORIN mourns with varsity Chancellor, Katsina Emir over daughter’s tragic death.

September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

UNILORIN mourns with varsity Chancellor, Katsina Emir over daughter’s tragic death. By Lami Awal The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has commiserated with the Chancellor of the institution and Emir of Katsina, HRH, Alhaji AbdulMumin Kabir Usman, over tragic death of his daughter, Hajia Khadijah Abdulmumin Kabir Usman. Aged 35, Hajia Khajiah died... Read more

Kalu Congratulates Vice President Shettima on 59th Birthday

September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Kalu Congratulates Vice President Shettima on 59th Birthday …says you Embody True Passion, Dedication to Nigeria's Growth, The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his 59th birthday. In his congratulatory message, Kalu commended Vice President Shettima's passion and dedication to the growth... Read more

Speaker Abbas visits APC chairman over mother’s death, vice-chairman for losing son

September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Speaker Abbas visits APC chairman over mother's death, vice-chairman for losing son The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday, led a delegation of the House leadership and caucus leaders on condolence visits to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the APC National Vice Chairman (North-West), Hon. Garba... Read more

PDP passes no confidence vote on Osun Deputy Governor, ex national scribe

September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State, has passed a vote of no confidence on the State Deputy Governor, Mr Kola Adewusi over alleged anti-party activities. The party also disclosed that it has no confidence on the leadership of its former National Secretary and Board member, Professor Wale Oladipo for hobnobbing with the opposition members. In... Read more

Bandits Attack 16 LGAs in Sokoto, Residents Protest in Anguish

September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Abdul Aminu SOKOTO:-Sokoto state have in recent time experienced worsening wave of banditry with criminal gangs now tightening their deadly grip on 16 out of the state’s 23 local government areas, leaving residents devastated, displaced, and increasingly hopeless. On Monday evening, hundreds of men, women, and children from Shagari Local Government Area staged a mass protest, blocking the Sokoto–Lagos... Read more

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