Stampede at Ghana Military Recruitment Exercise Claims Six Lives
At least six people were killed and several others injured on Wednesday during a military recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the tragic incident in a statement signed by Acting Director-General of Public Relations, Colonel Evelyn Asamoah. “The Ghana Armed Forces deeply regrets to inform the […]
FAO, WFP Warn of Global Famine Risk Amid Funding Shortfalls
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Two United Nations food agencies have sounded the alarm that millions more people worldwide could face famine if urgent funding gaps are not addressed. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday that conflict and violence remain the primary drivers of acute food insecurity in […]
NEMA, IOM Receive 180 Returnees from Libya
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the safe return of 180 stranded Nigerians from Libya, as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate vulnerable citizens from crisis-hit countries. The returnees, who arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, around 7:00 p.m. on November 11, 2025, were received […]
US, UK Join NDLEA Probe of 1,000kg Cocaine Bust at Tincan Port
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a major joint investigation with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to uncover the cartel behind the 1,000 kilograms of cocaine intercepted at the PTML Terminal, Tincan Island Port, Lagos. The shipment, described as […]
Shaibu Pledges Full Implementation of NIS Transformation
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the Institute into a true Centre of Excellence, promising that the long-awaited reform blueprint submitted by the NIS Transformation Committee will not gather dust on the shelf. Speaking during the formal presentation of the […]
NSITF Empowers 19 More Beneficiaries Under Employees’ Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has empowered 19 additional beneficiaries under its vocational rehabilitation programme for injured workers, reaffirming its commitment to providing social protection and restoring dignity to Nigerian workers. The empowerment ceremony, held at the Fund’s Mainland office in Lagos, was part of the ongoing implementation of the […]
Adebayo Warns Against Complacency in Nigeria’s Democracy
By Chinedu Echianu The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called for comprehensive electoral and political reforms in Nigeria, warning that failure to act will allow the nation’s democratic institutions to “deform under the weight of unresolved crises.” Adebayo stated this at the National Electoral Reforms Summit in […]
Kwara Governor Salutes Emir Sulu-Gambari’s 30-Year Anniversary on Throne
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has hailed the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for his “transformative and peaceful reign” as he marks 30 years on the throne of Sheikh Alimi. In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, and […]
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Names Committees for 2025–2029 Board Cycle
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso, The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has officially announced the composition of its Board Committees for the 2025–2029 administrative cycle, marking another crucial step toward strengthening governance, accountability, and technical development within Nigeria’s aquatic sports ecosystem. In a comprehensive release signed by the Federation’s President, Dr. Dunkwu Nnamdi Chamberlain (PhD, KSC), the appointments […]
Trump’s Comments Reflect Global Concern Over Nigeria’s Insecurity – Prof. Ikechukwu
By Chinedu Echianu Renowned public policy analyst and communication scholar, Professor Okey Ikechukwu has urged Nigerians to face the realities of the country’s worsening insecurity rather than dismissing recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump as mere foreign interference. Speaking in Abuja at the National Electoral Reforms Summit 2025, Prof. Ikechukwu described Trump’s remarks on […]