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    Day: October 1, 2025

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    Nigeria at 65: NUJ FCT Demands Urgent Action on Insecurity, Press Freedom, Journalists’ Welfare

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, reflects not just on the gains of nationhood, but on the urgent and deepening challenges that continue to threaten our democracy, safety, and freedom of expression. It is the constitutional duty of the government to protect the lives and property of its citizens. Yet, the... Read more

    Category: Economy and Finance, News

    Over 10,000 Nigerians Benefit from Deputy Speaker, Kalu’s Free Medical Outreach in Abia

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Over 10,000 Nigerians Benefit from Deputy Speaker, Kalu's Free Medical Outreach in Abia The Benjamin Kalu Foundation in collaboration with a Taiwanese medical team from Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps on Wednesday commenced a free medical outreach programme in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. The programme which kicked off in Bende metropolis will take place in several other communities of... Read more

    Category: Metro

    Arise TV Anchor: FCT CP Confirms Somtochukwu Jumped From 3rd Floor to Escape Armed Robbery

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The FCT Police Commissioner, CP Ajao Saka Adewale has confirmed that Arise News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu died after jumping from the top floor of her Katampe apartment during an armed robbery on Monday, September 29, 2025. According to report, Vigilantes in the compound told neighbours that after jumping from the top floor of the 3-storey building and landing on the... Read more

    Category: News

    Nigeria’s Global Air Connectivity Down By 21% – IATA

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    International Air Transport Association, IATA, has disclosed that Nigeria’s international air connectivity index has fallen by 1.5 per cent within Africa and by 21 per cent with other regions since 2014. IATA, however, said Europe was the largest international market for passenger volume from Nigeria, ahead of Africa and North-America. According to IATA, which said international air traffic accounted for... Read more

    Category: Aviation

    Independence Anniversary: Nigeria on Course for Greatness Under Tinubu – Abiodun

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, said the country is currently experiencing a rebirth as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated capacity in making decisions that were avoided by past leaders. He also emphasized that the president's economic blueprint reflects the urgent needs of Nigerians and the global realities of the 21st century. Governor Abiodun, who spoke at the 65th National... Read more

    Category: News

    Tinubu Commiserates With Victims of Ibaji Boat Mishap

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of Kogi State on the sad incident of a boat accident at Ibaji Local Government, which occurred on Tuesday, leading to loss of lives. According to reports, the victims of the tragedy were traders travelling from Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State to Ilushi market in Edo State. President... Read more

    Category: News

    2009 Agreement: SSANU, NASU to Begin Indefinite Strike October 6

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    ...Express disappointment over FG's lukewarm attitude to their demands The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has threatened to commence indefinite strike on October 6, after the end of its two-week extension of ultimatum to the government over the abandonment of renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement. SSANU expressed deep concern over what it described as the Federal Government’s persistent... Read more

    Category: Education, Uncategorized

    24-hour Continuous Calls, a Silent Killer- NARD

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    …Directs Resident Doctors Nationwide to Stop Extended Duty Hours As Nigeria marked her 65th Independence anniversary, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors,NARD,has announced a major policy shift, directing its members nationwide to stop taking continuous calls beyond 24 hours. The association described the practice of extended duty shifts as a “silent killer” that has claimed the lives of many young... Read more

    Category: Health

    Fubara Disengages Cabinet Members

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has disengaged his cabinet members, thanking them for their services and contributions to the development of the State in the last two years These were those whom he had were working with him when he was suspended following the State of Emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu. These were Commissioners and... Read more

    Category: News

    Nigeria @65: A Nation Betrayed by Leadership Failures- Peter Obi

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has accused successive leadership failures for frustrating the vision of the nation’s founding fathers. Obi said this in a broadcast to Nigerians on Wednesday to mark the nation's 65th Independence Day anniversary, The former Amambra State governor noted that the prediction at independence in 1960, that Nigeria would become... Read more

    Category: News, Uncategorized

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