The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 24 passengers were rescued, 14 bodies recovered, and 42 others remain missing after a boat mishap on the River Niger in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State. The accident occurred around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, when a boat carrying roughly 80 people capsized while traveling from Onugwa community to Olushi village.
Fellow Nigerians,
Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world.
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has declared October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence. This declaration was made on behalf of the FGN by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has stated that thesis submission via the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) is now mandatory for mobilization into, or exemption from, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The Federal Government has appealed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to suspend its planned strike scheduled to begin on Monday over its disagreement with Dangote Refinery. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, appealed on Sunday, noting that the Ministry has already initiated steps to bring both sides to the negotiation table to prevent the dispute from worsening.
The National Leader of the Izala (Ahlus-Sunnah) movement, Sheikh Bala Lau, has applauded the Director-General (DG) of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for his essential role in resolving the crisis in Kano State.
