FPLI Future Pro League International Set for October Scouting
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Future Pro League International (FPLI) is gearing up for an exciting week of football talent discovery as it hosts its Screening and Scouting Program from Wednesday, October 8th to Saturday, October 11th at the DMAK Pitch, 19 Burundi Street, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. The four-day event is expected to attract a […]
Reps Speaker Declares 10th House Most Productive Since 1999
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has declared the 10th House the most productive since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. He made the comment while setting a bold reform agenda as lawmakers resumed plenary after their 2025 annual recess. Addressing members on Tuesday, Abbas said the 10th Assembly […]
Reps Move to Stop Implementation of FCCPC Digital Lending Regulations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for the immediate suspension of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) Digital, Electronic, Online, and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025. This follows widespread concerns from key industry stakeholders and was as result of a motion of urgent public importance moved on Tuesday by Hon. […]
May Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Over as Acting INEC Chair
By Aremu Toyeebaht National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu has assumed the role of Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the handover by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who is proceeding on terminal leave. The transition took place on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at INEC headquarters in Abuja, ensuring a […]
World Day for Decent Work: NLC Warns Against “Sacred Cows” in Labour Relations
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government and private employers, declaring that no company or individual should be placed above the law in matters of workers’ rights. In a statement to mark the World Day for Decent Work, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said Nigerian […]
Senate Will Keep Open doors, Push Accountability, Be Responsive – Akpabio
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has restated that the 10th Senate under his leadership will remain open, accountable and responsive. Akpabio made this known on Tuesday in his address to welcome his colleagues back to Plenary after about 10 weeks of annual recess. In the written speech titled: “Steady Hands For […]
Katsina Governor Backs NSITF’s ECS As Faleye Raises Alarm Over Non-Compliance
By Chinedu Echianu Governor Umar Radda of Katsina State has pledged his administration’s support for the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) managed by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), amid growing concerns over widespread non-compliance by state and local governments across the country. Governor Radda made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the NSITF […]
Fake News, Deepfakes Undermining National Security- Chief of Army Staff
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the media to combat the rising threat of fake news, manipulated images, and deepfakes, which he described as serious dangers to national security and public trust. Oluyede, represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare […]
UNIBEN Bans Sign-Out Parties, Warns Students, Parents
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has taken decisive action to curb growing cases of unruly behaviour among graduating students by banning all forms of sign-out celebrations across its campuses. In a circular signed by the Registrar, Mr. Ademola Bobola, and released on Tuesday in Benin City, the university said the measure aims […]
Tinubu Seeks $2.34bn Loan to Fund 2025 Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the House of Representatives for the Federal Government to raise $2.34 billion in external capital to fund part of the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. In a letter read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s plenary, President Tinubu said the […]