Latest from Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

​​​​​​​The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a 24-hour state-wide traffic management operation and multi-agency enforcement drive to ensure smooth movement and public safety during the festive season.

​​​​​​​The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced a new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for Nigerians abroad who lose or misplace their passports

​​​​​​​The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a high-powered reconciliation committee to restore unity within the party ahead of its elective national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

​​​​​​​Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as the police’s refusal to arrest Victor Ogbuja, one of the prime suspects in the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje.

Dental students at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have renewed protests over the prolonged delay in completing their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme, which has now stretched to 10 years instead of the standard six. The students, under the Jos University Dental Students’ Association (JUDENSA), say they have endured “prolonged emotional trauma” as the pioneer set, admitted in 2015, remains unable to graduate or sit for final professional examinations.

The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s new Tax Ombudsman under the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria Act, 2025.

Tanzania has lifted the night-time curfew imposed on Dar es Salaam after days of deadly post-election protests that paralyzed much of the country’s commercial capital.