February 22, 2025
Nigerian Space Agency Confirms First Lunar Crescent Of 2025 On February 28
Nigeria is set to witness its first lunar crescent of the year on February 28, 2025, according to the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). The NASRDA’s Director of Media and Corporate Communications, who announced in a statement on Saturday, said that the lunar crescent is expected to appear at 1:45am West African Time […]
Ogun begins recruitment for new international airport
As part of its efforts to commence operations at Ogun State Gateway International Airport, the state government has launched a recruitment exercise within the civil service to fill 14 key positions essential to aerodrome operations. This was outlined in an internal circular addressed to key government officials and dated 19 February 19, 2025, and obtained […]
DSS arrests three for assaulting officers during Lagos Assembly crisis
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons for assault on its officers during the crisis in the Lagos Assembly on February 17, The Nation gathered on Saturday. A source in the Service said lawmakers mobilised supporters to the Assembly Complex that they attacked some of the officers invited by the Assembly leadership […]
House of Representatives to hold public hearing on Tax Reform Bills
In a bid to refine Nigeria’s tax system and promote economic sustainability, the House of Representatives has announced a public hearing on four key Tax Reform Bills currently at the Committee Stage. The hearing is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, February 26, to Friday, February 28, 2025, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. […]
Breaking: PDP clears 30 LGAs, 332 Wards in Osun LG poll (Full Iist of Winners)
The Peoples Democratic Party has secured victory in the 30 Local Government chairmanship positions and 332 councilorship positions, as announced by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission for the local government elections held on Saturday. The Chairman of the Osun State Electoral Commission and Returning Officer for all 30 LGAs, Hashim Abioye, revealed the results […]
Nigeria to witness first lunar crescent Feb. 28 – NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, has disclosed that Nigeria would likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on February 28. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, Felix Ale, made this revelation in a statement on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occur at 1:45 […]
Road accident claims life of pedestrians in Ogun
A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a pedestrian, identified as Auwalu Abdulkadir. The accident occurred at about 2:05 p.m. on Friday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. DAILY POST learnt that the accident involved a Kia commercial bus registered as LAGOS MUS 200 YE, whose driver—yet to be identified—was traveling against traffic when one […]
NCDMB to CSOs: No N9.9bn consultancy services
Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has debunked rumours that it spent N9.9 billion on consultancy services, saying its operations are transparent. NCDMB, in a statement by its Corporate Communications Department, wondered how promoters of the allegation increased the figure from N7.7 billion to N9.9 billion within a week. The statement, however, clarified that […]
FG to cancel visa-on-arrival policy, to introduce landing, exit cards
The Federal government has announced plans to cancel its Visa-on-Arrival policy, saying “it is not working”. Accordingly, government is set to introduce landing and exit cards which prospective visitors would pre-fill before coming into the country. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo spoke on Friday during the closing ceremony of the week long capacity building […]
Abia govt vows to sanction doctors diverting patients to private clinics
It has become a big offense for any Optometrist working in Abia State civil service and government-owned medical institutions to divert patients to their private clinics. This warning was given by the Administrator of the Abia State Eye Health Management Bureau, Dr Betty Emeka-Obasi at the maiden meeting of Optometrists in Abia State civil service. […]