NSC Wins Free Commonwealth Games Broadcast, Eyes Sports Economy Boom
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured Nigeria’s free-to-air broadcast rights for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, a move aimed at giving millions of Nigerians unrestricted access to Team Nigeria’s performances while driving a new era of sports business and media growth. Speaking during a media engagement in Abuja, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu […]
NILDS DG Calls for Sports Law Reforms, Supports All-Africa Challenge Trophy
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Suleiman Abubakar, has called for stronger legislation and sustainable funding to transform Nigeria’s sports sector, while declaring the institute’s support for the All Africa Challenge Trophy by Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria. Prof. Abubakar said government, lawmakers and the […]
Presidency Confirms Rescue of All Abducted Oyo School children
By Zainab Bakare The Presidency has confirmed the rescue of all pupils and teachers abducted during an attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, ending a 56-day ordeal that gripped the nation. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development on Friday via […]
NEMA Blames Poor Waste Disposal For Cross River Floods
By Zainab Bakare The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has blamed recurring flooding in Cross River State on poor environmental practices, urging residents to stop dumping refuse into drains and waterways. The agency gave the warning on Friday during an assessment of communities affected by Thursday’s flood in Calabar Municipality and Calabar South Local Government […]
Court Defers Judgment Again in Malami’s 57-Property Forfeiture Case
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again postponed judgment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s bid to secure the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter to July 15, […]
Akpabio Backs City Boy Movement’s Drive for Tinubu’s 2027 Victory
By Anayo Akwitti The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has said that the City Boy Movement is set to work towards maximum victory for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Addressing a delegation of the City Boy Movement during a courtesy visit to his office on Wednesday, Akpabio commended the commitment and […]
NNPC Seals $20bn in Gas Deals Within a Year
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it signed gas sale and purchase agreements worth more than $20 billion in the past year and cut operating costs by $3.4 billion through reforms and contract optimisation. Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari disclosed this on Tuesday at the 25th NOG Energy Week […]
APC Members Rally in Plateau Over Alleged Imposed Candidate
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State staged a peaceful protest at the party’s state secretariat in Jos, alleging the imposition of a candidate in the House of Representatives primary for the Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency. The protesters, mostly youths from the constituency, marched with […]
Tinubu Urges CSOs to Champion Transparency Boost Development
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has described civil society organisations (CSOs) as key partners in Nigeria’s development, urging them to work more closely with government to promote transparency, accountability and sustainable growth. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Tinubu made the call on Wednesday at the National […]
Atiku Rejects ICPC Probe, Demands Independent PFIPC Inquiry
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that only an independent commission of inquiry can restore public confidence. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his […]