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August 31, 2025

Pay rise for political officeholders amid hardship ‘unjustifiable’, could provoke Nigerians, NLC, stakeholders warn

Mr Oguguo, a lecturer at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, said such a proposal was anti-people and “against the law of natural justice”.

NLC
August 31, 2025

NAF strengthens defence partnership with China

The CAS also toured the AVIC Unmanned Aerial Systems Company, where he stressed the importance of drones in modern warfare.

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar
August 31, 2025

502,280 pills of opioids intercepted in four states: NDLEA

Mr Babafemi said no fewer than 250,000 tablets of Exol-5 were seized from a suspect in the Zango area of the Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
August 31, 2025

Senator advocates suicide prevention bill as annual cases hit 16,000 in Nigeria

The senator reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the suicide prevention bill, which he sponsored in the Senate.

Suicide logo
August 31, 2025

Former IGP Solomon Arase dies at 69

He retired from the police on June 21, 2016, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age.

Solomon Arase
August 31, 2025

FG urges states to stop use of wooden boats

According to him, wooden boats cannot withstand the scale of haulage, especially under conditions of overloading.

Wooden boats
August 31, 2025

Troops killed seven terrorists, rescued five kidnap victims in 24 hours: Army

The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, two magazines containing 15 rounds of ammunition.

Nigerian Troops
August 31, 2025

NAF committed to youth empowerment through technology, education: CAS

The president expressed gratitude to the participants, organisers and supporters of the programme.

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar [Photo Shettima]
August 31, 2025

Ex-NDA commandant urges officers to prepare for post-service life

Mr Akpa reminded officers that whether regular or short service, promotion depended on merit, not entitlement.

Nigerian Defence Academy
August 31, 2025

CAC shifts new service fee implementation to October 1

The revised fees were earlier scheduled to take effect on September 1.

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)