NSC Unveils Puma Kits, Targets Medal Record
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially unveiled Team Nigeria’s new Puma kits for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, expressing confide FCnce that the country is on course for its most successful outing in the history of the competition. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko said […]
Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as 2027 Campaign Spokesperson
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson ahead of the next general election. The appointment is expected to strengthen Atiku’s public communication strategy as preparations for the 2027 presidential race gather momentum. Okonkwo announced the […]
Tinubu Orders New FCT Road After Traders’ Appeal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate construction of another road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after traders and residents along the Old Keffi Road appealed for improved access to their communities. The approval was announced by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during the inauguration of the rehabilitated 15-kilometre Old Keffi Road […]
Burna Boy Hits 47.4m Spotify Listeners
By Gbemisola Azeez Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has set a new milestone on Spotify, becoming the first African artist to reach 47.4 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform. The achievement follows the global success of Dai Dai, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Burna Boy performs alongside Colombian singer […]
Flooding: NEMA, LASEMA Assess Flood Impact in Lagos
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) have carried out a joint assessment of communities affected by the recent three-day heavy rainfall in Lagos State. The exercise, conducted by NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office in collaboration with LASEMA, was aimed at determining the extent of flood […]
Police Explain Abuja Security Lockdown Amid Protest Surge
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Security agencies have assured residents that the heightened deployment of personnel and the erection of barricades across parts of Abuja are preventive measures aimed at maintaining public order amid a rise in protest activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The clarification was made on Thursday during a joint media briefing by […]
Tinubu Vows Every FCT District Will Get Development
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has declared that no district in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be left behind in his administration’s infrastructure drive, saying development is now reaching both the city centre and satellite communities. The President made the declaration on Wednesday while applauding the performance of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stating […]
FCTA to Improve Civil Service Promotion Exams with CBT Centre
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission has announced plans to establish a permanent Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to improve the conduct of promotion examinations for civil servants and eliminate recurring logistical challenges. Chairman of the commission, Engr. Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this on Wednesday while monitoring the ongoing 2025 promotion exercise […]
Chelsea Blames Maresca Exit for Poor Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chelsea have attributed their disappointing 2025/26 campaign to the mid-season resignation of former head coach Enzo Maresca, saying his unexpected departure disrupted the club’s plans and affected the team’s stability. In a statement released on Monday, the Premier League club said Maresca informed senior officials in the autumn of 2025 of his […]
APC Urged to Uphold Electoral Act in Ekiti Primary
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strictly uphold the provisions of the Electoral Act in resolving the dispute arising from the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II primary election. Akinlayo made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Abuja after submitting […]