FAAN to Introduce Facial Recognition System for Faster Passenger Processing Checks, security The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to introduce a biometric facial recognition system, known as V-Pass, to enhance passenger processing across domestic airports under its management. FAAN said the new technology is designed to make air travel faster, safer…
BYERA APPROVES SERVICE UPGRADE FOR IMIRINGI, GOVERNMENT HOUSE FEEDERS Says No Band A Tariff Yet Until Service Improves and is Verified. By Chris Mark The Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency, BYERA, has approved a structured Service Improvement Programme for customers on the Imiringi and Government House feeders in Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, PHED’s network….
Senate Approves ₦50m for Families of Security Personnel, Teachers Killed in Oyo School Rescue The Senate on Wednesday approved a ₦50 million donation to the families of three security personnel and two teachers who lost their lives during the operation that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of…
Osun 2026: What does AMBO even want? By Adebola Anifowose In the theatre of Nigerian politics, where performance often eclipses policy and personality smothers pragmatism, the candidacy of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) is a focused case study. As Osun State approaches the August 15, 2026, election, the question “What does AMBO even want?”…
Final Repatriation Flight Brings 308 Nigerians Home from South Africa The Federal Government on Wednesday concluded its evacuation of Nigerians stranded in South Africa as the final repatriation flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with 308 returnees on board. The Air Peace flight, which also conveyed three government officials, touched down at…
Tinubu’s Aide donates ₦50,000 each to rescued Oyo schoolchildren The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Mr Sunday Dare, has donated ₦50,000 each to 25 schoolchildren recently rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The beneficiaries are among the pupils who have been discharged from hospital…
POLICE ARREST 10 SUSPECTED CULTISTS OVER DEADLY ATTACK IN OBELE, YENAGOA One killed, 3 injured as “iron condemned” scavenger resists robbery By Chris Mark The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected cultists in connection with a deadly attack in the Obele area of Yenagoa which left one scavenger dead and three others injured….
FRSC: “WE CHASED THE FLEEING DRIVER” — SECTOR COMMANDER DENIES ABANDONING KEKE RIDER KILLED IN YENAGOA By Chris Mark The Bayelsa State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has denied allegations that its officials abandoned a commercial tricycle rider who was fatally crushed along the Okaka Expressway on Monday, saying officers left the…
Gbajabiamila linked to alleged ₦54bn NUPRC fund controversy as Presidency defends directive By Dally Iyamu Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been linked to an alleged fresh ₦54 billion financial controversy following claims that he unlawfully facilitated the transfer of a portion of oil and gas royalty funds belonging to the Nigeria…
Bayelsa Govt Rolls Out Mouth-Watering Allowances, Approvals For Its Workers … Recommits To Prioritizing Workers’ Welfare By Chris Mark The Bayelsa State Government, on Monday, unveiled a laundry list of fresh approvals covering new allowances, promotion arrears, and other welfare packages for workers in the state’s mainstream civil service, local government and education sectors, running…
