PenCom Recovers ₦32.27bn, Sanctions Defaulting Employers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has intensified its enforcement campaign on pension compliance, announcing that it has recovered a total of ₦32.27 billion in unremitted pension contributions and penalties from defaulting employers between June 2012 and September 2025. Of this amount, ₦15.87 billion represents outstanding pension contributions, while ₦16.40 billion were recovered […]
First Lady Highlights Role of Women in National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria marked 70 years of female participation in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, with First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighting the critical role of women in strengthening national security. At the commemorative event themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” Senator Tinubu […]
Nigeria Crush Zambia, Eye Sierra Leone Clash
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Yellow Greens kicked off their West Africa Trophy campaign with a commanding 19-run victory over Zambia in Abuja. Prosper Useni of No Limit Cricket Club, Benin City, led Nigeria’s performance, earning the game’s Most Valuable Player award for his all-round display. Zambia won the toss and chose to field, but Nigeria […]
Fosla, Horvel Angels Reach Her Game Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Her Game Women’s Football Tournament has produced its two finalists, with defending champions Fosla Academy and the resilient Horvel Angels securing victories in Thursday’s semi-finals at the Area 3 Pitch, Abuja. The tournament continues to spotlight the growing depth of women’s football in Nigeria, providing young players with crucial exposure […]
PENGASSAN Pushes for State Police to Curb Insecurity
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for the creation of state policing. It describes decentralised policing as essential to addressing the country’s growing insecurity. PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo spoke at the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, also highlighting unresolved labour issues and economic […]
Akwa Ibom, RTSL, Orixine To Strengthen Framework for Animal Health Bill
By Julian Osamoto Akwa Ibom State has began a review of its Draft Animal Health Bill as stakeholders warn that outdated laws, weak disease surveillance systems are increasing the State’s vulnerability to zoonotic outbreaks and food safety threats. The four days review meeting, which commenced on Tuesday December 2nd in Uyo, brings together officials from […]
PTAD Improves Pension Payouts, Reaffirms Commitment to Pensioners’ Welfare
By Oluwakemi Kindnes The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the welfare of pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in pension management. Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, made the remarks during a one-day training workshop for pension correspondents and online editors held on […]
FCT CP Tightens Security, Warns Journalists Against Panic Reports
By Oluwakemi Kindnes The FCT Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, says the command under his leadership is intensifying security operations across key crime routes across communities, deploying aggressive patrols, stop-and-search teams and rapid-response units to curb rising criminal activities. Speaking during a meeting with journalists on Thursday in Abuja, the CP said the command’s renewed […]
NCWS, NDLEA Join Forces in Fight Against Drug Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for reappointing Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The council described the decision as a national endorsement of Marwa’s leadership and a boost for ongoing efforts […]
Tinubu nominates Ita Enang, Grace Bent 63 others as Ambassadors Designate
Anayo Akwitti President Bola Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation, a fresh list of 65 ambassadorial nominees. The President’s request, read in plenary Thursday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio consists of 34 Career Ambassadors and High Commissioners and 31 Non-Career Ambassadors and High Commissioners, totalling 65 nominees altogether. Notable […]