Senate Applauds Army for Rescue of Late General’s Wife
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate through its Committee on Army commends the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and other security agencies for the successful rescue of Amina Abubakar, widow of the late Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, during Operation Fansan Yamma in Katsina State. The Committee describes the operation as proof of renewed professionalism and joint resolve […]
Tinubu Urges Governors to Invest in Judicial Infrastructure, Welfare
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors across the country to take greater responsibility for funding judicial infrastructure and improving the welfare of judicial officers. He says strengthening the judiciary should not be left solely to the Federal Government. The President made the appeal on Tuesday during the commissioning of the […]
NILDS, LGAN Partner to Boost Sports Tourism, Investment
By Sofiat Adenekan -Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) have partnered to leverage sports as a tool for tourism promotion, investment attraction, and regional cooperation ahead of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The partnership was formalised through the signing of a […]
Customs, NVBF Back Volleyball Growth as Premier League Kicks Off
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), in partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has officially flagged off the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League in Abuja, unveiling a ₦26 million funding package for participating teams and players while reaffirming its commitment to youth development through sports. The competition, taking […]
NASS Partners NELFUND on expansion of Students Loan Scheme .
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has collaborated with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) , to increase the number of beneficiaries of the scheme from one point six million to seven million to reflect equity and ensure national transformation . Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr , declared that beneficiaries of the scheme which […]
New Abuja Appeal Court Complex Will Boost Justice Delivery- Mensem
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The completion of the new Court of Appeal Abuja Division Building Complex is expected to significantly improve the speed and efficiency of justice delivery in Nigeria’s capital, as judicial authorities seek to address longstanding infrastructure challenges affecting court operations. The facility, commissioned on Monday in Dakibiyu, Abuja, provides the Court of Appeal […]
Osun Poll: Adeleke Urges Corps Members to Remain Neutral
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged members of the 2026 Batch B, Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to remain neutral and uphold professionalism in the discharge of any electoral responsibilities. The governor gave the charge […]
Macron Warns Iran Against Hormuz Shipping Tolls
By Sofiat Adenekan -Abdul French President, Emmanuel Macron, has warned Iran against imposing tolls on vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that freedom of navigation along the strategic waterway must be maintained. Macron made the remarks ahead of the G7 Summit amid reports that Tehran included maritime service charges in a proposed agreement […]
FAAC Shares N2.26tn April Revenue as Allocations Rise
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed N2.26 trillion in April 2026 revenue among the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils, marking an increase of N217 billion from the N2.04 trillion shared in the previous month. The latest allocation represents a 10.6 per cent rise compared to the March […]
Tinubu Commissions Kuje Road, Pledges to Complete Inherited Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing inherited projects and addressing longstanding infrastructure challenges, following the commissioning of the newly completed Federal Highway 105 linking the Airport Expressway to Kuje Township in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning ceremony on […]