NSITF Rated ‘Commendable’ in Nationwide SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has scored above average in a nationwide SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation, with ten of its regional and branch offices rated “Commendable” in service delivery. The evaluation, carried out by the SERVICOM Office, assessed NSITF branches in Abuja, Jos, Asaba, Kano, Enugu, Bauchi, Owerri, Maiduguri, Lagos Mainland, […]
FCT Minister Pledges Inclusive Development Across Key Sectors
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to inclusive development across all sectors, including health, education, and critical infrastructure, under the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N20 from Road N5 Obafemi Awolowo […]
Smart Policing: Nigeria Police Begins Criminal Database Training
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has begun training officers who will operate its new criminal database systems, a move aimed at shifting policing in Nigeria from reactive responses to intelligence-led crime fighting. The systems will serve as a central memory for the justice process, recording arrests, cases, and convictions and will help track […]
Tinubu Flags Off 2025 NCPC Delayed Easter Pilgrimage in Owerri
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s (NCPC) 2025 delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. According to a statement signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka, the ceremony, which took place at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, was performed on the […]
Fresh Concerns Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Health, Medical Council Confirms Multiple Complications
By Chinedu Echianu Fresh concerns have emerged over the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following a medical review conducted by a team of experts from the Nigerian Medical Council. Lawyers representing Kanu including Barrister Maxwell Opara disclosed this on Wednesday after visiting him at […]
U.S. Mission Partners with Nigerian Stakeholders to Tackle Food Insecurity
By Uju Uwachukwu The U.S. Mission’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Lagos, in partnership with the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Kaduna Chapter, and the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), has convened a high-level roundtable to explore innovative trade approaches aimed at boosting Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. The event, themed “Innovative Approaches to Agricultural […]
Former IGP Arase Remembered as Reformer Who Redefined Nigeria Police
By Oluwakemi kindness The late former Inspector General of Police and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, has been described as an institution who embodied intellect, discipline, and humanity. At a day of tribute held in his honour on Wednesday, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said Arase’s journey from joining the force […]
PenCom, TUC Partner to Safeguard Nigerian Workers’ Pensions
By Oluwakemi Kindness By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its commitment to work more closely with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to strengthen pension compliance and safeguard the retirement savings of Nigerian workers PenCom Director General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the TUC […]
Nigeria to Host Uzbekistan in 2026 Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s tennis team will take on Uzbekistan in the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs, following confirmation from the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The high-stakes clash is set to hold in Nigeria from 6–8 February 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s return to the global stage. Team Nigeria […]
INEC Declares FCT Area Council Election Campaigns Open
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared campaigns open for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. It stated that political parties participating in the exercise are now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public from Wednesday September 24th 2025 and end at midnight on Thursday February 19th […]