September 17, 2025 – Standard Focus News

Tinubu restores democratic rule in Rivers

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

....As Fubara, deputy, state assembly returns to office Sept. 18 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday lifted the six months State of Emergency he declared in Rivers State and directed the suspended governor, Sim Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to resume on Thursday, September 18. The President in a statement... Read more

Tension at Rivers Govt House as Security Aides Protest Unpaid Entitlements

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Mild drama played out on Wednesday at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, as security personnel attached to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (rtd.), staged a protest over alleged nonpayment of their entitlements. The protest, which briefly disrupted activities, erupted while protocol officers were preparing the Administrator’s convoy for an urgent trip to Abuja. The security operatives,... Read more

Police Release Burial Arrangements for Late IGP Solomon Arase Scheduled for Abuja, Benin and Sabongida – Ore

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Force headquarters in Abuja, officially released the burial arrangements for former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who died on August 31, 2025, at the age of 69. IGP Arase, who served as the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, was described by the Force as a dedicated officer remembered for his leadership, philanthropy and commitment to police reforms. The... Read more

Adeyanju Ask NASS To Investigate Alleged Imprisonment of over 125 Nigerians in Benin Republic

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

….says one dies Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, Wednesday, called on the Federal Government and National Assembly to urgently investigate the alleged improvement of over 125 Nigerians in Benin Republic's prison. Adeyanju made the call as a lawyer to Ekene Bonaventure, Chigozie Chiedozie, Hassan Ebbe and over 125 indigent Nigerians whom he said have been in Prison Civil... Read more

Only 53 passed in Permanent Secretary exam — FG

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has announced that 53 candidates have advanced to the next stage in the ongoing selection process for the appointment of Permanent Secretaries. According to the OHCSF, 73 candidates were accredited for the first-tier written examination, but three were absent. Out of the 70 participants, 53 successfully passed,... Read more

Nigeria’s Democracy At Critical Juncture – ActionAid

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

….as Nigeria ranks 116th out of 120 countries on good govt Index By Aisha Lami. As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Day of Democracy, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, has said that Nigeria's democracy is at a critical juncture. Speaking on the theme of the Day, 'From Voice to Action', AAN in a statement stated that for... Read more

Chinese Corners In Schools Will Provide Global Exposure — FG

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Federal Government has said that the establishment of Chinese Corners in schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will provide Nigerian students with opportunities for global exposure and academic advancement. The Secretary for Education, FCT, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, said this during the inauguration of the 14th Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, on Tuesday in Abuja. Hayyo... Read more

Normalizing insecurity, tragedies dangerous for Nigeria- Peter Obi tells Tinubu

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed concerns over what he described as the normalization of insecurity by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Obi expressed sadness that news about the daily abduction and killings of Nigerians across the country appear not to invoke the requisite attention from the ruling class. He shared his... Read more

National Identity: Over 126 million Nigerians now captured on NIMC database – Tinubu

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Musa Ahmed ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that Nigeria has crossed a major milestone in its national identity drive, with over 126 million citizens now enrolled in the National Identity Management Commission NIMC database. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, the president made the declaration at the 7th National... Read more

Lagos Assembly Orders Sanwo-Olu to Withdraw Unconfirmed Appointments

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

....Demands LG Autonomy By Sheun Akinremi The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to withdraw appointment letters issued to heads of agencies who assumed office without legislative confirmation. The lawmakers also ordered the State Accountant-General to stop paying salaries and allowances of the affected appointees, insisting that no agency should be led by officials not screened... Read more

Day: September 17, 2025