Atiku Knocks FG Over Suspended WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government over its handling of the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 WAEC and NECO Senior School Certificate Examinations, describing the policy as poorly conceived. Reacting to the government’s decision to suspend the planned […]
Defence Ministry Explains Delay in House Officers’ Allowances
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Defence has clarified that House Officers and Interns at the Armed Forces Reference Hospitals are receiving their allowances, dismissing reports of non-payment as inaccurate. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Richard Pheelangwah, and made available through the Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the Ministry said payment […]
FG Expands Cancer Support, Boosts Local Drug Production
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has unveiled fresh measures to ease the burden of cancer treatment by expanding financial support for patients, widening insurance coverage and accelerating local production of cancer medicines. The Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami, announced the initiatives at the Best of […]
Ochei Hails Ogunsakin, Adesina After Historic Wimbledon Run
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has hailed Nigerian tennis stars Seun Ogunsakin and Esther Adesina for their outstanding performances at the 2026 Wimbledon Junior Championships, describing their achievements as a major milestone for Nigerian and African tennis. Ochei said the duo’s exploits on one of tennis’ […]
NILDS DG to Deliver Presentation at Legislature Book Launch
By Anayo Akwitti Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Professor Abubakar Sulaiman has been selected to lead the presentation at the launch of a new book on the Nigerian Legislature. The former minister of National Planning will headline the event scheduled for monday the 13th of July at the National […]
NACLFON Urges Christians to Pray for Nigeria, Back Tinubu
By Chinedu Echianu The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) has called on Christians across the country to actively support the administration of President Bola Tinubu through sustained prayers and civic engagement as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. The call was made on Saturday during a National Prayer Conference held at […]
NLC Defends ₦1M Minimum Wage, Says Corruption Drives Poverty
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has blamed corruption and successive governments’ failure to prioritise workers’ welfare for the rising poverty level in the country, insisting that wages are not responsible for Nigeria’s economic challenges. Deputy General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah, stated this in an interview with newsmen while defending organised […]
FCT FA League 2026: Fixtures Out, Kickoff Monday
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has confirmed that the 2026 FCT FA League will kick off on Monday, July 13, with 24 clubs set to compete across four groups in one of the territory’s biggest grassroots football competitions. FCT FA Secretary, Usman Ilerika, said all arrangements have been concluded […]
FCT FA Backs Neurospark FC’s Push for NPFL Spot
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has pledged its full support to Neurospark FC as the club begins life in the Nigeria National League (NNL), expressing confidence in its ability to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The newly promoted side paid a courtesy visit to the […]
APC Christian Leaders Urge Nationwide Prayer Over Security,Economy
By Chinedu Echianu The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) has called on Christians and other Nigerians to unite in prayer for the country’s peace, security and economic recovery at its planned Mega Prayer for Nigeria scheduled to hold on Saturday in Abuja. NACLFON, a support group within the All-Progressives Congress (APC) that […]