NILDS Plans Four Undergraduate Degree Programmes
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) says it’s awaiting regulatory assessment of its capacity to introduce four undergraduate degree programmes. Director-General of the institute professor Abubakar Sulaiman, announced this in Abuja, at its 10th postgraduate convocation ceremony, held in affiliation with the University of Benin. He explained that the […]
YellowGreens Seal T20 World Cup Qualifiers Final Spot with Lesotho Win
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s YellowGreens have booked their place in the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final after crushing Lesotho by seven wickets to maintain their unbeaten run at the Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja. The hosts delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, October 24, bowling Lesotho out for just 62 runs […]
NHF Hails Ediga Agbo on Sultan Azlan Shah Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and members of the federation’s board have congratulated Professor Ediga Agbo on receiving the prestigious Sultan Azlan Shah Award in recognition of his contributions to hockey development in Nigeria. Agbo’s recognition coincides with the 50th International Hockey Federation (FIH) Congress in […]
Wike Calls for Issue-Based Politics in FCT
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called for politics centred on public needs, urging elected representatives to prioritise the interests of residents over religious and party affiliations. He made the call during a meeting with traditional rulers, residents and political stakeholders in Kuje on Friday October 23, where he […]
T20 Qualifiers: Danladi Leads Nigeria to Victory Over Zambia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Isaac Danladi smashed an unbeaten 90 while Selim Salau continued his impressive form as Nigeria’s YellowGreens secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Zambia at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja. Nigeria chased down Zambia’s target of 143, finishing on 146 for one in just 14.5 overs […]
CGC Volleyball: Customs, NSCDC, COAS Spikers Dominate Day 5
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Customs Service, NSCDC and COAS Spikers recorded commanding victories as the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase continued in Abuja on Tuesday. In the women’s category, defending champions Nigeria Customs Service swept CNS Spikers 3-0, winning 25-14, 25-19, 25-18 to strengthen their title defence at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, […]
Senate Rejects NMDPRA’s Petrol Import Records, Summons Agency Heads
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has rejected the petroleum importation records presented by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for 2022 and 2023 over wide discrepancies with figures supplied by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The committee consequently resolved to summon the heads of NMDPRA, NNPCL […]
Akpabio Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UK Parliamentary Ties
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for stronger parliamentary relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with emphasis on legislative cooperation, knowledge-sharing and exchange programmes. Akpabio made the call on Wednesday in Abuja when the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Peter Vowles, paid him a courtesy visit at his office. […]
Senate Demands Ebola Screening, Quarantine Act Repeal
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has called on the Federal Government to strengthen health screening at Nigeria’s international airports and borders to prevent the possible spread of Ebola Virus Disease into the country. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved on Wednesday by Senator Francis Faduyile, representing Ondo South, who called for […]
Gombe Records Two Deaths as Cholera Outbreak Hits Billiri
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Gombe State Government has declared a cholera outbreak in Kedo village, Billiri Local Government Area, following two deaths linked to diarrhoea and vomiting on October 4. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Adamu-Danladi Bojude, disclosed this during a media briefing on Wednesday, saying health workers had treated and discharged 74 patients. Bojude […]