Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination is disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the appointment is expected to reinforce ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s […]
Workers Day: NILDS to Boost Productivity with Health Centre
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS, has pledged stronger staff welfare measures, including the establishment of an in-house health centre, as part of efforts to improve productivity and institutional performance. Director-Genera of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, made the announcement in Abuja during the institute’s first Workers’ Day celebration, tagged […]
Tinubu Appoints Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister.
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to prepare for the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The President also nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, pending Senate […]
Satellite Technology to Drive Enforcement of Compulsory Insurance in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy satellite technology to identify buildings across the country and ensure compliance with compulsory insurance laws. The initiative follows a strategic partnership between the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), aimed at leveraging geospatial data and satellite technology […]
NDLEA Recovers N16.9bn Worth of Opioids in Lagos Drug Warehouses
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered illicit opioids worth N16.9 billion following the seizure of over 4.3 million units of tramadol and codeine syrup from three hidden warehouses in Lagos. Operatives carried out the intelligence-led operation on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Park View Estate, Ago Palace Way, Okota, […]
Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Congresses by Caretaker Committee
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by committees appointed by a caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also barred the caretaker committee from interfering with the tenure […]
Senate Calls for Urgent Action on COVID-19 Preparedness Gaps After New Case
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has called for immediate strengthening of the country’s public health emergency preparedness and response systems following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case in Rivers State. The motion, presented by Senator Ipalibo Banigo (Rivers West), was debated on the floor of the Senate and unanimously adopted as a matter […]
Nigeria Condemns Killing of Mali Defence Minister Camara
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has strongly condemned the killing of Mali’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Lieutenant General Sadio Camara, following terrorist attacks that occurred on 25 April 2025, describing the incident as a grave tragedy and a stark reminder of the growing threat of insecurity in the Sahel region. In a statement issued […]
Ochei Unveils Bold 10-Year Plan to Transform Nigerian Tennis
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has announced an ambitious new agenda aimed at reviving tennis in Nigeria and increasing youth participation across the country. Speaking on the Arise TV Global Sports programme on Saturday, Ochei outlined a comprehensive reform strategy designed to reposition tennis as […]
Chikelue Iloenyosi Declares NFF Board Ambition, Pledges Commitment to Football Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Football administrator Ex International and respected sports figure, Chikelue Iloenyosi, popularly known as De General has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), representing the South East region in the forthcoming elections. Speaking in South East London, Iloenyosi, who serves as […]