Author: Standard Focus

The Ogun State Government has begun enforcement against unapproved motorcycle operators’ associations, directing them to stop collecting revenues, levies and other government-related charges from commercial motorcycle operators. The government said only ROMO, AMORAN and ACCOMORAN were currently recognised and authorised to operate on public roads and parks across the state. It warned that activities of unapproved associations violated the state’s... Read more

The Department of State Services (DSS) has directed its counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to seek an adjournment of the alleged cybercrime case against African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election. The move is reportedly aimed at allowing Sowore to participate fully in the electioneering process without the court proceedings interfering with his political activities.... Read more

The Federal Government has dismissed reports that water released from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam is responsible for flooding in parts of Nigeria.The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) said on Sunday that the reports circulating on social and electronic media were false. Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, said the Lagdo Dam authority was currently impounding water rather than... Read more

Two medical doctors and another man have been arrested in Nasarawa State over alleged involvement in organ harvesting and human trafficking.The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad during a sting operation in Auta Balefi, Karu Local Government Area, on August 19, 2026. The suspects were identified as 23-year-old Emmanuel Ode, a resident of Auta Balefi; Dr... Read more

The Plateau State Government has constituted a committee to explore the use of locally available medicinal plants for pharmaceutical production.The initiative is aimed at promoting local drug manufacturing, strengthening the pharmaceutical sector and improving access to affordable medicines across the state. The Director-General of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency, Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, disclosed this in... Read more

Kaduna State is positioning itself to become a major sports destination in Nigeria through the reconstruction of sporting facilities, infrastructure upgrades and talent development. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this during an inspection tour of ongoing sports projects in the state by members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). Maiyaki said the reconstruction of... Read more

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered weapons and other items during an intelligence-led operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted by troops of Sector 2 deployed at Zak village on Saturday, August 29, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal activities and deny terrorists freedom of action... Read more

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday leave Abuja for Europe to commence a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. The President’s first destination is London, United Kingdom.Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria at the end of the working vacation and resume preparations for the political activities ahead of the January 2027 elections. The trip forms part of... Read more

The Chief Medical Director of Sokoto Specialist Hospital, Dr Attahiru Isa Sokoto, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that doctors were absent from the hospital’s Emergency Ward. The CMD described the claim as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among patients and members of the public. He said the Emergency Ward and other critical departments remained... Read more

The Igbo Community Association, Abuja, has urged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to urgently rehabilitate major federal highways linking the South-East with other parts of Nigeria ahead of the Yuletide season. The association expressed concern over what it described as the deplorable condition of federal roads connecting the South-East to the South-West, North-Central and South-South regions. It said the... Read more