Ramaphosa Calls for Peace Ahead of Anti-Immigration Protests
By Zainab Bakare South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens planning to participate in Tuesday’s anti-immigration protests to demonstrate peacefully and within the confines of the law, while assuring the nation that government is intensifying efforts to reform the country’s immigration system. In a national message titled “Protest is Both a Right and a […]
Dariye Presents Peace Blueprint to Mutfwang to Tackle Plateau Killings
By Mardiyyah Abubakar After years of recurring violence, loss of lives and displacement across Plateau State, a new peace initiative has emerged with the submission of a comprehensive security and reconciliation report by former Governor Joshua Dariye. Presented to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos, the two-volume report seeks to provide […]
Inclusive Growth: NSITF Seeks Stronger Government-Employer Alliance
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stronger collaboration among government, employers and workers to drive sustainable economic growth, improve enterprise competitiveness and promote inclusive national development. Faleye made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a […]
FG to Repatriate 271 Nigerians from South Africa Tuesday
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government will on Tuesday receive another batch of 271 Nigerians returning voluntarily from South Africa as efforts to safeguard citizens ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests continue. The returnees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Peace flight that departed Nigeria on Monday to […]
COPDEM Urges Caution Over NDC Registration Court Ruling
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to exercise caution and uphold constitutional principles in handling issues arising from the recent court proceedings on the registration status of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement […]
Karu Road Upgrade Will EaseTraffic, Economic Losses – Tinubu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu says the rehabilitation of key township roads in Karu is aimed at addressing the transportation challenges that have affected residents, commuters and businesses in the area for years. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the inauguration of the completed road network on Monday, the President said the project […]
Nigeria Ready for Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Showdown – Nimrod
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has declared itself fully prepared to host the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Nations Cup qualifiers, with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) expressing confidence in the country’s ability to deliver a successful tournament and secure qualification for the continental championship. The competition will take place from July 3 to 7 […]
Customs Dominate as CGC Volleyball Premier League Ends
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reinforced their status as the dominant force in Nigerian volleyball after both their men’s and women’s teams finished atop the standings at the end of the first phase of the 2026 Third Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. The 15-day championship, sponsored by the Comptroller-General […]
Canada Stun South Africa to Reach Historic World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in history after Stephen Eustaquio struck deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. With the contest seemingly destined for extra time, Eustaquio produced a moment of brilliance […]
Bolaji Claims British & Irish Para Badminton Silver
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, continued her impressive rise on the international stage after securing a silver medal at the 2026 British & Irish Para Badminton International in Dublin, Ireland. The Paralympic bronze medallist and world championship silver medallist finished runner-up in the SL3 women’s singles event after a spirited 21-18, […]