Author: Standard Focus

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that the pilot and crew of the private aircraft that landed on a road in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) as investigations continue. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Keyamo described the incident as a serious security breach, adding... Read more

The Senate will begin a 23-day investigative hearing into Nigeria's oil and gas sector from August 3, as part of efforts to recover revenues, improve transparency and strengthen accountability in the extractive industry. The investigation, to be conducted by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, will examine issues arising from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Oil and Gas... Read more

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has described the destruction of more than 19,000 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weapons by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) as a strong demonstration of Nigeria's commitment to tackling insecurity. Represented by the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis... Read more

Candidates contesting the forthcoming Osun State governorship election and their political parties have signed a peace accord aimed at ensuring a peaceful and credible poll. The accord, facilitated by Bishop Matthew Kukah, was signed during a ceremony held at the Oasis Event Centre in Osogbo, with representatives of all participating political parties in attendance. Governor Ademola Adeleke attended the event... Read more

Three miners have been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen along the GSS Daffo Road in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims were reportedly ambushed at about 7:15 p.m. on Thursday while returning from a mining site in Fubok, Daffo District. According to community sources, the attackers opened fire on the miners, killing all three at... Read more

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released additional guidelines for the implementation of duty-free import incentives covering Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and electric vehicles under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative. The Service, in a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, said the new guidelines were issued by... Read more

The Nigerian Navy has rescued two teenagers from a boat accident in Egweama Community, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. According to the statement, the incident occurred on July 28, 2026, when the two 16-year-old boys were returning from a routine... Read more

The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has said the security situation in Benue South Senatorial District has deteriorated beyond the traditional farmer-herder conflict, describing the violence as organised criminality. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Ibrahim Galma, the association condemned the increasing killings, attacks, cattle rustling and destruction of property across... Read more

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on a nationwide industrial action from August 10, 2026, if the Federal Government fails to address outstanding welfare and remuneration issues affecting its members. The decision was reached at the association's July National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Gombe, where members expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of implementation... Read more

The Federal Government has launched a nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) capacity-building programme for teachers in Federal Unity Colleges, with about 11,700 educators expected to acquire digital skills aimed at transforming teaching and learning across the country. The initiative gained momentum on Thursday with the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) between the Federal Ministry of Education and ICEDT Consult... Read more