The federal government had adjusted the allowance of corps members’ monthly stipends from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000 in September 2024. In March 2025, active corps members reportedly began receiving the updated ₦77,000 allowance.

On Tuesday at 4:39 p.m. news broke that the federal government had started crediting former corps members. While some social media users expressed skepticism, calling the news “propaganda,” others claimed to have received the payments.

“I think it is true,” wrote Abraham Ojogunwa, a former corps member, although he did not provide evidence. Another ex-corps member, Abibah, affirmed, “It is true, thank you so much.”

In a report by Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Timileyin Akinmoyeje, a member of the 2024 Batch A stream, confirmed receiving his arrears at approximately 4:06 p.m. on Monday.

“I heard rumours about the arrears but didn’t take them seriously until the payment dropped,” Akinmoyeje said.

Another Batch A corps member, who requested anonymity, also confirmed receiving payment around the same time.

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This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the globe on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. He encouraged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the values of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him).

The Minister emphasized the importance of using the period to pray for national peace, unity, and prosperity. He reassured Nigerians that the ongoing people-centered reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are geared toward restoring the country’s path to sustainable development.

“While wishing all Muslims a joyful and peaceful Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the Minister urges Nigerians to unite in supporting government efforts aimed at reviving the nation’s greatness,” the statement concluded.

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Nnamdi Kanu was brought into the courtroom around 9.52 am, shortly after his case was called up express discontent over the refusal of security agents to allow some members of his legal team, especially his lawyer from the United States of America, Bruce Fein, to enter the courtroom.

He told Justice Nyako that Fein, who was handling a case for him in the US, was around to witness his trial.

“I have an ongoing case in the US. I have not been allowed to see him. He is here to see me and to observe the proceedings.

“He has been to the Department of State Services (DSS) to see me, but they denied him access to me,” Kanu stated from the dock.

When asked by the Judge, if he was ready to conduct the proceedings himself, in the absence of his lawyers, Kanu said no.

Meanwhile, counsel to the Federal Government and Director of Public Prosecution, M. D. Abubakar, urged the court to proceed with the trial in the absence of Kanu’s lawyers.

He told the court that the matter was fixed for the hearing of an application that was filed by the defendant.

Abubakar argued that since Kanu’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, who was initially inside the courtroom, walked out with his team shortly before the arrival of the judge, his pending application should be deemed abandoned.

Delivering a short ruling, Justice Nyako expressed displeasure over the conduct of Kanu’s lawyers.

She declined to dismiss the pending application and rather adjourned the case till January 19 and 20, 2022, for trial.

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Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made this declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Muslim faithful both at home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.

He admonishes all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, and perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.

Ogbeni Aregbesola enjoined Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness, and other acts of criminality. As the indisputable leader of our race, we must show responsible leadership in Africa.

While calling for a stop to all divisive tendencies across the country, the Minister urges all Nigerians and the youth, in particular, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition to fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class, and ethnicity, and cooperate with President Muhammadu Buhari’s led-Administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable nation that all citizens would be proud of.

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Daily Dates Nigeria recalls that this development is coming after Oyo State High Court through a judgment, awarded N20 billion for damages in favour of Sunday Igboho.

The judge, Ladiran Akintola, had awarded the money as “an exemplary and aggravated damages” against the AGF and the Department of State Services, over the invasion of Igboho’s home in Ibadan on July 1.

In his reaction, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said the Federal Government may file fresh charges against the agitator.

Malami said the position of the Federal Government on the judgment was about “law and jurisdiction”.

“As far as this matter is concerned, which court is it that has the jurisdiction to determine it? And as you rightly know, obedient to court orders and court judgments,” he said.

“But then you have to understand within the context of such obedience that there are associated rights and interests that are vested in the Federal Government.

“Inclusive of rights of appealing against a judgment, inclusive of the right to file an application for setting aside the purported judgment and order.

“And indeed, inclusive of the possibility of filling a fresh action if indeed the jurisdiction of the court that was alleged to have indeed handed that judgment is an issue.

“So, we are doing the needful in terms of looking at the law as it exists and then working within the context of the law in ensuring that justice is done as far as the contending issues between the parties are concerned,” the minister was quoted as saying.

The invasion on July 1, had led to the arrest of 12 Igboho’s aides, while Igboho managed to escape arrest.

Following the raid, Igboho sued the Federal Government and demanded ₦500 million as special damages for the damage done to his house and his car and another N500 billion as exemplary and aggravated damages.

Igboho also sought an order of the court directing the respondents to return all the items seized from the house.

He listed the items to include, N2 million cash, one thousand Euros, travel documents including international passports belonging to him and his family members, gold jewelry and wristwatches, two mobile phones, and other items yet unknown but which were allegedly carted away by the SSS.

Reacting to the judgment in a statement by its spokesperson, Maxwell Adeleye, the umbrella body of the Yoruba self-determination Group, Ilana Omo Oodua, asked the DSS to pay the N20 billion damages in the interest of peace.

The statement was titled, ‘N20 billion Fine Against DSS: Verdict Symbolises Triumph of Light, Truth Over Gladiators of Illegalities – Ilana Omo Oodua’.

Part of the statement read, “We thank the judiciary for re-affirming that self-determination is one of the fundamental human rights of the citizens that cannot be subjugated.

“Our position is that this verdict symbolizes the triumph of light and truth over darkness. Ighoho represents the light and truth, while the Nigerian state stands for illegalities.

“Our position now is that the Nigerian Government should be honourable by respecting the verdict of a court of competent jurisdiction.

The N20billion damages ordered by the court to be paid to Ighoho by the DSS must be paid with immediate effect in the interest of peace.”

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The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday during it’s national press briefing announced new advisories to the public.

According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mistapha, “the PTF wishes to issue the following advisories to sub-national entities for implementation over the next five weeks because these activities are considered super spreader events:
Close All bars, night clubs, pubs and event centres, and recreational venues;
Close all restaurants except those providing services to hotel residents; takeaways, home deliveries and drive-ins shall remain closed;

“Restrict all informal and formal festivity events including weddings, conferences, congresses, office parties, concerts, seminars, sporting activities, end of year events shall be restricted to not more than 50 persons;

“Limit All gatherings linked to religious events to less than 50% capacity of the facility of use during which physical distancing; mandatory use of face masks shall be strictly enforced

“Where more than 50 persons are attending, any such events, the gathering should be held outdoors only;

“Public transportation systems are to carry passengers not more than 50% of their capacity in compliance with social distancing rules.

All government staff on GL.12 and below are to stay at home for the next 5 weeks; Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executives are to be held accountable for enforcing NPI rules in their domains with frequent spot checks;

“Enforce compliance with NPI protocols especially the advisory on wearing of face masks in public spaces;

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Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, announced after a meeting with organised labour, said the reduction would be from N168 to N162.44 per litre with effect from December 14.

The meeting which took place at the banquet hall of the presidential villa started at 8:55PM on Monday and lasted till Tuesday morning at 1:27AM.

Ngige noted that the price reduction did not imply the suspension of deregulation because it did not affect the price of crude oil but on areas where the NNPC as the main importer had agreed that it could cut costs like freight and demurrage costs.

Ngige said that the agreed reduction of the price of PMS was a function of a joint committee of NNPC and labour representatives which devised means to cut costs.

Ngige also said a technical committee has been put in place to ensure price stability in the industry. He said the committee would report back to the larger house on January 25 and will appraise the market forces and other things that would ensure stability in the industry.

“Our discussion was fruitful and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, which is the major importer and marketers of petroleum products, and customers have agreed that there will be a slide down of the pump price of PMS and that the price cut will get us about N5 per litre and that the price cut will take effect from next Monday, a week today,” Ngige told journalists.

NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, also confirmed the minister’s claims, said that the agreement was reached by both sides.

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The warning follows the deadlock in the meeting between the Federal Government and organised labour, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the increase in petrol price and electricity tariffs in the country.

The NLC, TUC and its affiliate unions have asked workers to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday until the Federal Government is ready to reverse its decision on the petrol and electricity prices.

The Nigerian Government, in a circular issued by Head the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan on Friday, maintained that the National Industrial Court has restrained the unions from embarking on pending the hearing and determination of a Motion on Notice.

“Sequel to the call by the Labour Unions for workers to embark on industrial action from Monday, 28th September 2020, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) wishes to inform all public servants that the Federal Government team is currently engaging with the Labour Unions with a view to resolving all contentious issues and avert the planned industrial action.

“Furthermore, it is important to note that there is a court injunction granted by the National Industrial Court (Suit No. NICN/ABJ/253/2020) on 24th September 2020, restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria from embarking on any form of industrial action pending the hearing and determination of a Motion on Notice.

“Accordingly, all officers on Grade Level 12 and above and those on essential services are hereby strongly advised to be at work to perform their official duties.”

The National Industrial Court had in separate rulings on Thursday and Friday barred the unions from going on with the strike.

Meanwhile, the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE), the Joint Action Front (JAF), Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), aviation unions, among other groups have made known their interest to join in the planned strike.

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Honourable Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, received the report on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja on Thursday.

Mallam Adamu said the recommendations of the panel will be thoroughly scrutinized with the aim of full implementation.

This comes three weeks after the Federal Government inaugurated the panel to resolve the lingering crisis facing UNILAG.

While setting up the panel on August 26, Adamu warned members against interfering in the activities of the university management.

He encouraged the stakeholders in the university to fully cooperate with the panel and to allow it to work unhindered.

“Councils are to lay down policies while managements are to implement them, but over the past one year, the ministry has been inundated with complaints and correspondences from the management and the governing council of the University of Lagos as well as the National Assembly, on the lingering governance issues in the institution, including allegations of financial infractions and breach of responsibilities,” he said.

The panel was set up to investigate the crisis rocking the university, following the earlier removal of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, by its Governing Council led by Mr Wale Babalakin, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

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