Bauchi Orders Closure of All Schools Amid Heightened Security Threats
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Bauchi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state, including federal and private schools, following escalating security threats. A statement from the Ministry of Education, signed by Information and Public Relations Officer Jalaludeen Usman, said the decision came after extensive consultations and […]
FG Redeploys 100,000 Police Officers Amid Rising Terror Threats
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of an estimated 100,000 police officers currently assigned to Very Important Persons (VIPs) and politically exposed individuals, directing their redeployment to core policing duties and counter-insurgency operations nationwide. The directive, issued during a high-level security meeting on Sunday in Abuja, was attended by Service Chiefs, […]
Workers’ Protection: NSITF Seeks Stronger Partnership with Financial Institutions
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has emphasised the pivotal role of financial institutions in enhancing workers’ social protection across Nigeria. Faleye made the remarks at the 12th Triennial Delegates Conference of the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions […]
Customs Task Senior Officers on Eliminating Internal Weaknesses
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has tasked senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to confront internal weaknesses slowing down the agency’s efficiency. Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the CGC’s Conference, Adeniyi said the Service must apply the same discipline and coordination that delivered the successful Customs Partnership […]
Nigeria Hits 29 Medals at Islamic Solidarity Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria delivered a thrilling performance on the penultimate day of the Islamic Solidarity Games, spearheaded by a sensational victory in the 4×400m mixed relay at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium. The quartet of Gafaru Atanda Badmus, Anita Enaruna, Ezekiel Asuquo, and Patience Okon George stormed to gold in 3:16.27 seconds, […]
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Hails Coach Goodluck for Exceptional Grassroots Impact
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has saluted what it described as the outstanding commitment and self-driven development of one of the country’s most exceptional grassroots coaches, Barakumo Loya Goodluck. This follows Goodluck’s departure for the prestigious World Aquatics Age-Grade Coaches Training Course scheduled to hold in Budapest, Hungary, from November 23–30, 2025. […]
NAICOM, Partners Launch 2025 Inclusive Insurance Challenge for Underserved Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and leading development partners have launched the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIIC) Nigeria 2025 to expand insurance access for underserved communities. NAICOM’s Head of Innovation, Kenneth Aroh, said in a statement that the programme will support innovators with mentorship, regulatory guidance and technical backing to develop inclusive, […]
NILDS DG Celebrates Former President Goodluck Jonathan at 68
By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, the NILDS DG described Jonathan as a transformative leader whose contributions continue to shape Nigeria’s […]
Olopade: Tinubu Backed Us Fully — Time to Rebuild for AFCON 2025
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu provided full support throughout Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, stressing that the nation must now channel its energy toward a stronger outing at AFCON 2025. Speaking at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi […]
NRFF Renews Cross-Fit Lagos Partnership to Boost Elite Rugby Performance
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has reinforced its commitment to elite player development with the renewal of its partnership with Cross-Fit Lagos Gymnasium—an important step toward enhancing the physical conditioning of Nigerian rugby athletes ahead of league competitions and international duties. The newly renewed one-year agreement ensures that both home-based […]