President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Counter-Terrorism Meeting in Rome
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process, launched in 2015 by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, is a global counter-terrorism initiative co-chaired by Jordan and Italy. According to a statement […]
DHQ Denies Coup Attempt Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty to Tinubu’s Government
By Chinedu Echianu The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted military coup. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ described the publication as “malicious” […]
Kano Pillars Retain Amputee Football Championship Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kano Pillars have once again proven their dominance in Nigerian amputee football, successfully defending their title to emerge champions of the 2025 Nigeria National Amputee Football Championship, which concluded in Abuja on Friday. The high-stakes final against Phoenix FC of Lagos lived up to its billing as a battle of skill, grit, […]
RHIFIL Delivers Hope and Healthcare to IDPs at Uhogua Camp
By Julian Osamoto Edo State, Nigeria The Rural Health Initiative for Improved Living (RHIFIL) has commissioned a fully equipped health centre and modern sanitation facility for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the Home for the Needy Foundation Camp in Uhogua, near Benin City, Edo State. Founded by Rev. (Mrs.) Josephine Kpere Daibo, RHIFIL is dedicated […]
CP Dantawaye Miller Assumes Duty as New FCT Commissioner of Police
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the assumption of CP Dantawaye Miller as its 34th Commissioner of Police. According to a statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, he takes over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed for another assignment by the Inspector-General of […]
Prioritise People’s Welfare, EnsureTransparency, Speaker Abbas Charges SSDC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has urged the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to live up to its mandate by bringing development to the people especially at the grassroots. Speaker Abbas particularly urged the SSDC to address the socio-economic challenges for which the Commission was created. […]
Nigeria Joins ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Celebration
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In alignment with the ICC Women’s Week marking the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, India 2025, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has hosted a landmark Mass Participation Program at the Centre for Women’s Cricket, Iyoba College, Edo State, aimed at promoting women’s cricket and empowering the girl child through sport. The […]
Nigeria Hockey: Nkom Elected as Member of African Hockey Federation
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has secured a major win in continental sports leadership as Engineer Simon O. Nkom, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), has been elected to theExecutive Board of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF). The election took place during the 25th Ordinary Congress of the African Hockey Federation at the Hotel Mercure […]
Amputee Football: Kano Pillars, Phoenix FC Set Up Thrilling Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Defending champions Kano Pillars and Lagos-based Phoenix FC have booked their places in the grand finale of the 2025 Nigeria Amputee Football Championship. This followed dominant semifinal displays that thrilled fans and showcased the very best of amputee football talent in the country. The weeklong championship — a celebration of resilience, skill, […]
CBN, Bank of Angola Sign MoU on Technical Cooperation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for bilateral technical cooperation. The agreement signed on Thursday, on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington DC is In an effort to enhance bilateral cooperation […]