Workplace Safety Must Come First, NSITF Tells Conference
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has declared that preventing workplace accidents—not compensating for them—remains the Fund’s highest priority, warning that every claim represents “a story of pain” that no payment can ever truly erase. Faleye, represented by the General Manager of the Health, Safety […]
Nigeria Leaders Urge Dialogue, Trust at International Peace Conference
By Oluwakemi Kindness Senior security officials, faith leaders, women’s advocates, and civic organizations on Thursday urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue, empathy, and trust as tools to address rising insecurity, polarization, and social divisions. Their calls came during the 9th International Conference on Love and Tolerance, themed “Bridging Divides, Building Trust in a Polarised World.” The […]
Nigeria Volleyball Premier League Set for Final Phase in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is fully set as the nation’s top volleyball clubs storm Abuja for the final phase of the 2025 Nigeria National Volleyball Premier League, scheduled for December, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the MKO Abiola Stadium. This year’s phase organised in partnership and backing of the Controller-General of Customs is […]
Senate Confirms Hon Omidiran as Executive Chairman of FCC
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed former federal lawmaker Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), alongside 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The confirmations followed the adoption of a screening report presented by Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh, Chairman of the […]
Power of Voices: Oxfam, Partners Close Five-Year Climate Justice
By Julian Osamoto Oxfam Nigeria and a coalition of civil society partners have marked the completion of the Fair for All (F4A) and African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) programmes, celebrating five years of transformative interventions in climate justice, governance, civic engagement, and community empowerment across Nigeria. At the project close-out event in Abuja, Oxfam […]
Nigeria Police Withdraw 11,566 VIP Escorts for Frontline Security Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has began the withdrawal of 11,566 officers assigned to VIP protection duties, in a major overhaul aimed at strengthening national security and improving public safety. Announcing the policy shift during a meeting with senior commanders in Abuja, the Inspector General of Police said the decision aligns with a […]
Royal Boys FC Wins John Mononia Foundation Charity Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Royal Boys FC emerged victorious in the 2025 John Mononia Foundation Charity Cup Tournament, defeating Market Square FC 2–0 in a thrilling final on Sunday, November 23, at Jikwoyi Community Central Stadium, FCT-Abuja. The event drew a lively crowd celebrating football, community, and charitable giving. The tournament, which began on October 5, […]
NWFL Kicks Off, as Naija Ratels Signal Intent in Gritty Abuja Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025/2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership season kicked off on Wednesday with late goals, big fights and tough draws across centres nationwide. In Abuja, Naija Ratels the capital’s only top-flight football team, opened their campaign with a determined goalless draw against Ibom Angels at the Bwari Stadium. As the FCT’s […]
NILDS DG Celebrates Ex-Chief of Staff Gambari at 81
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, on his 81st birthday. In a statement signed by his media adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof. Sulaiman describes Gambari as a distinguished diplomat, […]
Group Urges Stronger School Security Following Release of Kebbi Students
By Chinedu Echianu The Save Public Education Campaign (SPEC) has welcomed the safe return of 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State, warned that the attack highlights persistent security gaps in Nigeria In a statement issued on Wednesday, SPEC praises the resilience of the rescued students, who endured “unimaginable trauma,” and called for urgent measures to […]