Major General Waidi Shaibu Takes Over as Nigeria’s 25th Chief of Army Staff
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has confirmed a seamless leadership transition as Major General Waidi Shaibu officially assumed office as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at a colourful ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The event marked the formal handover of command from the outgoing COAS and newly appointed Chief of […]
Tinubu Decorates New Service Chiefs, Tasks Them to ‘Smash New Security Threats’
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially decorated the newly appointed service chiefs with their new ranks at a brief but symbolic ceremony inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Those decorated include General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Vice […]
Speaker Abbas Seeks Stronger Nigeria–EU Parliamentary Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger and more strategic partnership between Nigeria and the European Union (EU), anchored on mutual respect, shared priorities, and practical cooperation between both parliaments. He stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign […]
17 Nigerian Coaches Earn Prestigious ICC Level 2 Certification
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The steady rise of Nigerian cricket coaching received another major boost as seventeen (17) Nigerian coaches have successfully attained the ICC Level 2 Coaching Certification, following rigorous courses held in Abuja, Nigeria, and Windhoek, Namibia. The International Cricket Council (ICC) Level 2 Course—one of the most prestigious and technically demanding coaching certifications […]
Daniel Gim Earns ICC Level 3 Coaching Certification
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a major milestone for Nigerian cricket, one of the Nigeria Cricket Federation’s (NCF) top coaches, Daniel Dauda Gim, has successfully passed the International Cricket Council (ICC) Level 3 Coaching Course, placing him among the highest-ranked coaches in the global cricket community. According to an official email from Mr. Abhishek Shekhawat, […]
Lawmaker Hails NDLEA’s Anti-Drug Efforts, Seeks Better Welfare for Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives and a top Kogi State official have commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its exceptional performance in combating illicit drugs, urging the Federal Government to improve welfare and insurance coverage for its personnel. Speaking onat the NDLEA’s annual commendation and award ceremony […]
South East State Creation Advocates to Defend Requests Before NASS – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says advocates of new state creation in Nigeria’s South East will soon present and defend their requests before members of the National Assembly. Kalu made this known when he received leaders of the Aba State Movement from the Ukwa/Ngwa bloc of Abia State, […]
NAICOM, FRSC Launch Joint Committee to Enforce Compulsory Motor Insurance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have inaugurated a Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance, a key step toward implementing the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The inauguration, held at NAICOM Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, underscores both agencies’ commitment […]
NDLEA Vows to Forfeit Nightclubs Hosting Drug Parties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to clamp down on the growing culture of drug parties in Nigeria, warning that hotels and nightclubs found promoting or tolerating such activities risk immediate forfeiture to the Federal Government. NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Retired), gave the warning on Wednesday during […]
Customs, NAPTIP Strengthen Ties to Tackle Human Trafficking
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to combat human trafficking and the illegal trade in endangered species. Adeniyi made this pledge, when the NAPTIP Director-General, Binta Adamu, led a delegation […]