Catch up on the latest developments this afternoon. From federal policy shifts and major highway gridlock to security scares involving student leaders, political clarifications involving Natasha and Zam, and rowdy legislative sessions, here are the stories making headlines.
1. Health ministry orders immediate retirement of longstanding directors
The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the immediate disengagement of directors who have spent at least eight years in the directorate cadre. The directive affects officials across the ministry, federal hospitals, and agencies.
Read Here: Health Ministry Orders Immediate Retirement of Directors
2. Gridlock paralyses Lagos-Ibadan, Sagamu-Benin highways
Commuters faced severe delays as traffic snarls disrupted movement along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Sagamu-Benin highway. Many passengers were stranded, with some forced to trek long distances. The congestion was linked to a partial road closure at the Sagamu Interchange due to ongoing construction.
Read Here: Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan, Sagamu-Benin Highways
3. Student leaders escape kidnap, NANS condemns poor highway security
The National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Council Lagos, decried worsening insecurity on federal highways after student leaders narrowly escaped an attempted abduction en route to Ekiti State University. The incident, which occurred near the Ilesa axis at night, has renewed concerns over safety on major roads.
Read Here: Students Escape Kidnap, Slam Poor Highway Security in Nigeri
4. Natasha not NCDC Senate committee member, was never invited — Chairman
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, Senator Titus Zam, clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not a member of the committee. The statement counters her earlier claim regarding omission from the attendance register.
Read Here: Natasha not NCDC Senate committee member, says chairman
5. Sexual assault: Lagos seeks public help to locate TikToker
The Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency appealed for public assistance in locating a TikTok user who disclosed she was raped. The case has triggered widespread reactions online, with renewed calls for stronger protections and justice for survivors.
Read Here: Lagos Seeks Help to Find TikToker in Sexual Assault Case
6. Reps in rowdy session over Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The House of Representatives witnessed a tense plenary marked by disruptions as lawmakers debated the rescission of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The session, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, quickly turned rowdy amid disagreements.
Read Here: Reps in rowdy session over Electoral Act Amendment Bill
