The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing stiffer penalties for a range of traffic violations, including a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The legislation, which is awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s assent, seeks to strengthen road safety enforcement by increasing fines…

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, and called for an independent forensic autopsy into the death of Mary Habila, whose body was reportedly discovered within the premises of the minister’s official residence. In a statement on Thursday jointly signed…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s son, Ariwera Jonathan has graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. The ex-president and his wife, former First Lady Patience Jonathan were in Manchester to celebrate his graduation alongside friends. The younger Jonathan was said to have demonstrated commendable focus, humility and discipline throughout his studies, earning his degree…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to introduce a biometric identity verification platform that will enable passengers travelling through domestic airports to board flights without presenting physical means of identification. The new platform, known as V-Pass, was unveiled on Thursday through the authority’s official X account as part of FAAN’s broader…

President Bola Tinubu has launched three intervention programmes valued at about $3.05bn to tackle poverty, strengthen healthcare and education, support displaced persons, and boost livelihoods across Nigeria. The programmes, unveiled on Thursday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, include the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Additional Financing (NG-CARES AF), the Solutions…