The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has expressed support for the regulated export of cannabis oil, while strongly opposing its local consumption in Nigeria. According to NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, the agency’s stance is driven by concerns over public health, safety, and the potential for misuse. The NDLEA is open to allowing the export of cannabis oil to countries where it is legally permitted, provided that such exports are strictly controlled, licensed, and monitored within export-free zones. Marwa emphasized that Nigeria’s high burden of drug abuse, with a prevalence rate of 14.4%, necessitates caution regarding cannabis oil…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The House of Representatives has strongly condemned a bill introduced in the United States Congress that accuses Nigeria of tolerating religious killings and violations of religious freedom. The bill, titled “Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025” (S.2747), seeks to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for allegedly engaging in and tolerating systematic and egregious violations of religious freedom. The House unanimously supported a motion moved by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, describing the claims as “false and misleading” and insisting that Nigeria is not facing a religious crisis. According to Kalu, the bill’s sponsors are “grossly misinformed about…
Motorists and vehicle owners in Calabar, Cross River State capital, are crying out over alleged police harassment and unlawful vehicle impoundment under the guise of enforcing tinted glass permits. Despite a Federal High Court order restraining the police from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, enforcement operations have continued unabated across Calabar. The court order was issued in a case filed by lawyer John Aikpokpo Martins against the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force, challenging the legality of the permit system. However, police officers, particularly from the traffic unit, have been stopping vehicles and demanding tinted glass…
Prominent Nigerians including former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, have paid glowing tributes to the late former Governor of Kwara State, Mohammed Lawal Adebayo, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy continues to inspire generations. The dignitaries spoke at a memorial event held in Ilorin to honour the former governor, where family members, political associates, and community leaders gathered to celebrate his enduring contributions to the state’s development and public service. In his remarks, Dr. Bukola Saraki described the late Adebayo as a man of integrity who served the…
The Federal Government has charged officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service to remain committed to excellence in service delivery, stressing that customer service is the right of every citizen and not a privilege. Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, gave the directive in Abuja while declaring open the 2025 SERVICOM Customer Service Week. She reaffirmed that the Service is undergoing major reforms to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and accountability in its operations. According to her, “Customer service is not a privilege; it is a right. We must always treat every Nigerian and foreigner who engages with the Service with dignity,…
Nigeria’s internally generated revenue (IGR) grew by 49 percent in the first half of 2025, reaching N3.63 trillion compared to N2.43 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report revealed that Lagos, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) maintained their lead as the top revenue-generating regions in the country. Lagos State accounted for the highest share, contributing over N1.2 trillion to the national total. Rivers State followed with N398 billion, while the FCT generated N321 billion during the period under review. Other top-performing states included Ogun,…
Nigeria’s rail sector recorded a remarkable boost in the first quarter of 2025, with total revenue rising by 37.36 percent to N2.72 billion, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed that earnings from passenger transport increased significantly to N1.95 billion, up from N1.42 billion in the same period of 2024. Revenue from cargo and goods services also grew to N657.03 million, reflecting an 8.2 percent rise compared to the previous year. During the period under review, the number of rail passengers rose to 929,553, compared with 675,293 recorded in 2024, marking a 37.65…
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has expressed support for 80% of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, but emphasized the need for improvement in the quality and efficiency of public spending. According to Vanguard News, Sanusi commended the government’s progress in revenue generation, stating “I support 80 percent of what FG has done but…”. The Federal Government has responded to Sanusi’s comments, saying his help isn’t needed to validate the reforms. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, noted that Sanusi’s remarks seem to be influenced by personal interests rather than objectivity. The government has maintained that the reforms are essential for…
The Federal Road Safety Corps will launch an upgraded system for processing driver’s licences and vehicle number plates within this month. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this while addressing staff and stakeholders during the 2025 Customer Service Week celebration in Abuja. The new system aims to significantly reduce waiting times, ensure faster processing, and improve data integrity. According to Mohammed, this initiative is part of broader efforts to modernise FRSC operations through technology. “By the grace of God, within this month, we are launching an enhanced system to improve service delivery and efficiency,” he added. The FRSC boss…
The Federal Government has engaged the services of Philips Consulting and other human resource firms to conduct a comprehensive verification of civil service personnel records. The exercise is aimed at updating personnel records, identifying skills gaps within the civil service, and supporting workforce reforms. The verification exercise will run from October 16 to November 14, 2025, and will be conducted across all ministries, departments, and agencies, including federal offices in the diaspora. According to an internal memo signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Walson-Jack, all civil servants are enjoined to cooperate fully by…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities will commence a two week nationwide warning strike on Monday, October 13, 2025, to press home its demands from the Federal Government. This decision follows the government’s failure to address long standing issues affecting universities, despite a two week ultimatum issued by the union. The planned strike is contained in a memo tagged “Strike Bulletin One” sent to all branches and obtained by our correspondent in Abuja. According to ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, the government has not made any meaningful response to the union’s demands. “I regret to inform you that there…
Travellers and motorists plying the Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene federal highway are groaning under unbearable hardship as the road continues to deteriorate, causing gridlock, accidents, and huge economic losses. Investigations reveal that several lives and millions of naira worth of goods have been lost due to the deplorable condition of the highway, which has become nearly impassable in some sections. Although the Federal Government awarded a contract for the road’s reconstruction over five years ago, the pace of work has remained painfully slow, leaving commuters frustrated. A commercial driver, Chidi Nwankwo, lamented, “We spend hours trapped in traffic because of the bad…