Senate to Consider Bill on State Police This Week -Bamidele
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has scheduled amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police in the country, with an indication that it will be transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for further legislation. Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in a statement issued by his Directorate […]
FCT Projects Ready for Commissioning as Tinubu Begins Inauguration Exercise – Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says several key infrastructure projects across Abuja have been completed and are ready for commissioning as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third year in office. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this after inspecting ongoing and completed projects across the territory, expressing satisfaction with the […]
Defence Minister Calls For Homegrown Security Technologies To Tackle Insecurity
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has called on Nigerian innovators, startups, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs to channel their expertise toward developing indigenous solutions to the country’s evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Omniverse Africa 3.0 Summit in Lagos, General Musa emphasised that addressing 21st-century security threats requires more than […]
NSITF Prioritising Platform Workers in Social Protection Plans – Faleye
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has disclosed that the Fund is prioritising issues surrounding platform workers, the gig economy and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of work as part of efforts to adapt to emerging workplace realities. Faleye made […]
I stand By My Comments on Politicization of Insecurity – Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his earlier comments in which he urged protesting teachers not to politicize the current insecurity bedeviling the country. Wike has made the comments while addressing protesting members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) FCT chapter who joined their counterparts across […]
Akpabio Urges NILDS to Conduct Induction for New Lawmakers
By ANAYO Akwitti The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) to take charge of induction programmes for newly elected federal lawmakers, as the institute continues to expand its role in legislative training and democratic governance. Akpabio made the recommendation on Thursday, while presiding over […]
Kaduna State University Crowned Maiden NBSL Youth Tournament Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kaduna State University etched their name into the history books as the inaugural champions of the NBSL Youth Tournament after securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Mustard Seed FA in a thrilling final held in Kaduna. The university side delivered a composed and clinical performance to overcome their opponents, capping off an […]
Nigeria Bags Two Gold, Three Bronze Medals at African Taekwondo Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has continued its impressive outing at the ongoing African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, amassing two gold and three bronze medals as the country targets more podium finishes before the competition concludes. President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Tayo Popoola, praised the athletes for their resilience and determination, describing their […]
NSF Mourns 37 Cholera Deaths in Borno, seeks Urgent Intervention
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) expresses deep sorrow over the death of 37 people in the ongoing cholera outbreak in Borno State and called for urgent intervention by the Federal Government to prevent further spread of the disease. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, commiserates […]
Passion, Persistence Driving Nigeria Volleyball’s Remarkable Rise – Nimrod
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Musa Nimrod, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the growth and development of volleyball in Nigeria, declaring that his passion for the sport remains the driving force behind its remarkable progress. Speaking with journalists during the ongoing 2026 Division One and Two Volleyball League in […]