Day: September 3, 2025

NUJ FCT, Rotary Club Maitama Abuja Partner To Drive Humanitarian Projects, Amplify Fight Against Polio

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has pledged collaboration with the Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama to amplify humanitarian initiatives, promote ethical leadership, and deepen community service projects. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the NUJ FCT Secretariat in Abuja, the President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama, Rotarian Maha Longe said both institutions share values rooted... Read more

Category: Health

Tinubu Committed to Gulf of Guinea Security, Says Shettima

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Abuja — Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening peace, security, and stability in the Gulf of Guinea, with a focus on supporting ongoing reforms within the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC). Shettima gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Jose Mba Abeso,... Read more

Category: Law & Human Rights

FCT Land Use Violations: Wike Grants 30-Day Grace, Imposes ₦5m Fine on Defaulters

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Properties in Violation Valued at Over ₦1trn Abuja — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given a 30-day grace period to property owners found guilty of land use violations in Abuja to revert their properties to their original purpose or face sanctions, including demolition and revocation of titles. The minister, who received reports from two committees... Read more

Category: Environment, Law & Human Rights

Northern CAN Calls for Rebranding of Christian Religious Studies, Decries Misconceptions in Schools

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Kaduna — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has called for a deliberate rebranding of Christian Religious Studies (CRS) in schools, lamenting that widespread misconceptions have discouraged students from taking the subject. Speaking at a one-day symposium organised by the Department of Christian Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, Kaduna State... Read more

Category: Education, Worship

CVR: INEC Records Over 2.6m Registrants in Three Weeks

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 2.6 million Nigerians have so far registered in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which is being conducted both online and in person. A statement issued on Tuesday by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, revealed that the figure covers the first... Read more

Category: Human Angle, Special Report

Customs Promotes 4 DCGs, 12 ACGs, 3,312 Officers, Reviews Operational Strategies

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs), twelve Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), and the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks. The decision was taken at the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. According to the... Read more

Category: Special Report

Tinubu Orders Review of Security Operations in Katsina, Backs State Police, Forest Guards Upgrade

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Tinubu Orders Review of Security Operations in Katsina, Backs State Police, Forest Guards Upgrade Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a comprehensive review of security operations in Katsina State, with a pledge to deploy advanced military hardware and surveillance drones to combat banditry. Speaking at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of eminent Katsina leaders... Read more

Category: Law & Human Rights, Politics

Rivers APC Pledges to Work with Governor Fubara, Vows to Remain Critical Opposition

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness to work with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the interest of peace and stability, as the state anticipates the restoration of democratic institutions and the lifting of emergency rule on September 18. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the State APC Chairman, Chief... Read more

Category: Politics

N20m Fraud Allegation: NYCN Enugu Chairman, Okoh, Impeached Over Misappropriation of Funds

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

N20m Fraud Allegation: NYCN Enugu Chairman, Okoh, Impeached Over Misappropriation of Funds Enugu – The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Enugu State Chapter, Comrade Ebuka Bartholomew Okoh, has been impeached and suspended over allegations of misappropriating N20 million, abuse of office, and repeated attacks on Governor Peter Mbah’s administration. Announcing the decision after an executive meeting... Read more

Category: Crime Alert

Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: FG to Release Report on Cause Within 23 Days

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: FG to Release Report on Cause Within 23 Days Abuja – The Federal Government has assured that the findings on the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment of August 26, 2025, will be made public in 23 days, following an independent probe by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The passenger train, designated AK1, derailed at Asham Train Station around... Read more

Category: Metro

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