Senate Orders Mandatory Stocking of Antidotes After Abuja Snakebite Death
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has directed the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to develop and enforce national guidelines mandating minimum stock levels of essential antidotes and emergency medicines in public and private hospitals across Nigeria. The resolution followed a motion by Senator Idiat Adebule (APC, Lagos West), who warned that rising medical emergencies—snakebites, […]
NDLEA Launches Programme to Help Farmers Quit Illicit Drug Cultivation
By Oluwakemi Kindness In a bid to shift from raids and crop destruction to livelihood support, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched Africa’s first alternative development programme aimed at helping farmers move away from illicit cannabis cultivation. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday, by NDLEA Chairman Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa […]
Wike, Labour Call Off FCTA Workers’ Strike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and organised labour have reached an agreement to end the strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers. The resolution followed a marathon meeting convened by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi, which lasted over three hours […]
PDP Sets March for Convention, as Wike Declares Oyo Interest
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its National Convention in Abuja, where new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and other statutory organs will be elected. This was part of resolutions reached at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday, February […]
CBN Sets New Priorities to Strengthen Nigeria’s Fintech Ecosystem
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has outlined new policy priorities focused on regulatory coordination, stronger supervisory capacity and responsible, scalable innovation to sustain growth and protect the integrity of the country’s fintech ecosystem. In a new assessment report released on Monday, the apex bank said Nigeria’s fintech landscape has grown rapidly, […]
PISE-P, BKF to Sponsor UTME Registration for 5,000 Abia Students
By: Oluwakemi Kindness The Peace in South East Project (PISE-P) and the Benjamin Kalu Foundation (BKF) have announced a new initiative to provide free UTME registration for 5,000 students across Abia State. The programme will cover the full Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration fees for beneficiaries drawn from all 17 Local Government Areas […]
PDP Moves to End Crisis, Sets Stage for Congresses, Convention
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is stepping up moves to end months of internal crisis, shifting attention to unity, reconciliation and preparations for its long-delayed congresses ahead of a national convention. At the 85th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting in Abuja, BoT Chairman Senator Mao Ohuabunwa said the party stands at a […]
FCT Police Ask NLC to Postpone Protest
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT Council to postpone its planned peaceful protest scheduled for Tuesday, 3 February 2026. In a statement on Monday, the Police said it fully recognizes the constitutional rights of citizens to protest and remains committed to providing adequate […]
NAqF Unveils Swimming Programmes, Emphasises Grassroots Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Chamberlain Dunkwu, has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of national swimming programmes and competitions scheduled for 2026, reaffirming the federation’s commitment to grassroots development and long-term growth of the sport. The announcement was made on Monday during a press briefing held […]
NVBF Super Cup 2025 Tips Off in Commanding Style
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The NVBF Super Cup Tournament 2025 burst into life on Day 1 with a series of dominant performances, signaling a fiercely competitive road ahead in Nigeria’s premier volleyball showcase. In the men’s category, the Nigeria Correctional Service set the early pace with a resilient 3–0 win over Ajase Ipo. The opening […]