Typhoon Bualoi Kills 19 in Vietnam, Dozens Missing After Storm
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Typhoon Bualoi swept through central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing nineteen people and injuring more than eighty, while destroying homes, crops, and critical infrastructure. The storm made landfall late Sunday with winds of one hundred and thirty kilometres per hour (eighty miles per hour) and remained over land for nearly twelve hours—a rare […]
NRC Opens Online Ticketing as Abuja–Kaduna Train Service Returns
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that its online ticketing platform for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service is now open, as operations are set to resume on October 1. Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, urging passengers to secure their tickets […]
Dangote Group: NLC Mobilises for Strike as PENGASSAN Defies Injunction Rumours
By Chinedu Echianu Organised labour in Nigeria has declared a nationwide mobilisation against what it describes as the Dangote Group’s “anti-worker crusade,” with affiliate unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) placing members on full alert. In an internal memo signed by NLC […]
Tinubu to Inaugurate Renovated National Theatre on Independence Day
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, October 1, inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, as part of events marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The project, executed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee, is described as a major investment in Nigeria’s cultural heritage and creative […]
Police Lawyers Must Add Value, Not Wear Uniforms for Decoration – IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has charged newly called police lawyers to justify their dual roles as officers and legal practitioners by strengthening prosecutions and upholding integrity within the force. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at a ceremony to celebrate 98 police officers who successfully completed the Nigerian Law School […]
Experts Warn: Poverty, Weak Institutions Threaten Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
By Julian Osamoto Civil society leaders and electoral experts have cautioned that without urgent reforms, Nigeria risks undermining the credibility of its 2027 general elections. Speaking at the unveiling of a review on electoral reforms in Abuja, hosted by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in partnership with PAACA, WRAPA, and the MacArthur Foundation, […]
CGC Volleyball Premier League: Offa Stuns UCEM in Epic Comeback
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League in Abuja reached new heights of intensity over Days 8 and 9, with pulsating five-set thrillers, commanding sweeps, and heavyweight clashes that kept fans on the edge of their seats. From the men’s court to the women’s battles, the tournament continued to deliver unforgettable spectacles. On […]
Nigeria at 65: Minister Says Renewed Hope Agenda Yielding Results
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and patriotism, insisting that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is already producing visible results. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja on Monday, ahead of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, Idris highlighted major reforms in agriculture, […]
NRFF President Applauds England’s World Cup Triumph
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Ademola Are, has lauded England’s historic triumph over Canada in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final, describing it as a defining moment for the women’s game globally. Are was among 133 union leaders in attendance at the World Rugby Global Summit in England, a […]
ICC Africa Qualifier: Yellow Greens Fall to Namibia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, endured a tough outing in their second group game at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, falling to Namibia by 117 runs on Sunday in Harare. Namibia, sent in to bat after Nigeria won the toss, made full use of the conditions […]