September 12, 2025 – Standard Focus News

Bode George Declares PDP Deputy Scribe Unwelcome in Lagos

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Warns looming crisis could derail PDP before 2027 polls The leader of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has declared the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Hon. Setonji Koshoedo, persona non grata over the conduct of recent ward and local government congresses leading to a fresh crisis within the party. In a strongly worded... Read more

FG to Convert 417 Grazing Reserves into Modern Livestock Villages with Power, Schools, Health Facilities

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

ABUJA — The Federal Government on Friday announced plans to rehabilitate and transform 417 grazing reserves across the country into modern livestock villages equipped with power supply, schools, healthcare centres, markets, veterinary services, and other essential infrastructure. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA)... Read more

Kebbi Gov Idris Denies Malami’s Allegations of Thuggery, Arms Trafficking

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Governor of Kebbi state , Nasir Idris has dismissed a petition allegedly authored by former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, accusing him of importing political thugs, foreign mercenaries, and engaging in clandestine arms trafficking. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahya Sarki, the governor described the claims as “false, malicious, and a... Read more

WAEC Extends CB-WASSCE Registration for Private Candidates to Sept 19

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates to September 19, 2025. The deadline, initially fixed for September 5, was shifted following the council’s official announcement on its X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to the statement, “The registration period for... Read more

DSS Summons Dangote, NUPENG as Row over Union Rights Deepens

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

ABUJA — The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to an emergency meeting today over escalating tensions surrounding workers’ rights to unionise. The meeting, scheduled for 3 p.m. in Abuja, will also be attended by representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress... Read more

Why captain was grounded After Port Harcourt incident – Air Peace

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Why captain was grounded After Port Harcourt incident – Air Peace Air Peace, has said that the captain involved in the Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Omagwa in Port Harcourt incident had been grounded and relieved from further flight duty. This came as the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, said preliminary investigation into the incident, involving its Boeing 737-524 aircraft,... Read more

Air Peace Explains Captain’s Suspension After Port Harcourt Incident

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has clarified why the captain involved in the recent incident at the Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Omagwa, Port Harcourt, was grounded and barred from further flight duties. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) had earlier disclosed that preliminary toxicological tests on the crew of the Boeing 737-524 aircraft (5N-BQQ) indicated traces of alcohol in... Read more

Hilda Baci set to cook world’s largest pot of jollof rice starting today at Eko Hotel

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Hilda Baci set to cook world’s largest pot of jollof rice starting today at Eko Hotel By Mary Akpan Lagos — Nigeria’s culinary sensation, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, is set to attempt another record-breaking feat as she prepares to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on... Read more

Air Peace Crew Test Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis After Boeing 737 Incident — NSIB

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Bola Akinwumi. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that members of the flight crew of an Air Peace Boeing 737-524 tested positive for alcohol and cannabis following an incident in Port Harcourt. The aircraft, with registration 5N-BQQ, was involved in the incident on July 13, 2025, at Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Omagwa, Rivers State. According to... Read more

Troops Intercept Terrorists recovers Over N23 million Ransom Money, Over 100 Rustled Cattle

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

....Neutralize 6 Terrorists, Rescue 8 Kidnapped Victims, Lose 5 Soldiers By Samuel Onuh Troops fighting against terrorism and banditry inZamfara and Sokoto States under the Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have intercepted terrorist logistics comprising ransom money of over N23million, and recovered over one hundred and sixty rustled livestock. During the series of coordinated operations, across Shinkafi, Gusau, Bukkuyum and Tureta... Read more

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