Shettima Arrives in New York for UNGA80
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), reaffirming the country’s commitment to global peace, sustainable development, and inclusive diplomacy. His arrival was confirmed on Monday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office […]
Customs Pledges Full Support for South-South Development Commission
By Oluwakemi Kindness Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged the Service’s full support for the newly established South-South Development Commission. He described the commission as a potential driver of regional and national economic growth. A statement on Sunday issued by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, says Adeniyi made the commitment on Thursday, when the […]
NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnees with 116 Wraps of Heroin, Cocaine in Lagos
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Brazil returnees at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for ingesting a combined 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine. One of the suspects, 46-year-old Ofoma Sunday, was intercepted on September 16 upon arrival from Brazil via Ethiopia. A body scan […]
Verification Stalling Pension Increase, NSITF Tells Pensioners – Seeks More Time
By Chinedu Echianu Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has explained that ongoing verification of pensioners is the major reason why implementation of the recently approved pension increase has not yet taken effect. The Fund’s Managing Director, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this at the weekend when the NSITF management team hosted the […]
Akpabio Eulogises First Lady Remi Tinubu at 65
By Anayo Akwiti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has eulogised the Wife of the President, Senator Remi Tinubu on her 65th birthday, describing her as a “Pillar of love and strength to the husband, the less privileged and nation at large”. The Senate President, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, described […]
NYG 2025: Edo Disqualified, Abia Upgraded to Bronze in Boys’ Rugby Sevens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a dramatic turn of events at the ongoing 2025 National Youth Games (NYG), the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has stripped Edo State of its Boys’ Rugby Sevens bronze medal for fielding an ineligible player. The ruling has officially elevated Abia State to the bronze medal position, while Kano and Delta […]
River Park Estate: FCTA to Issue New C of O to Genuine Owners
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents and property owners in the embattled River Park Estate that the FCT Administration has no plans to revoke their properties. This comes amidst growing concerns following the demolition of several structures deemed illegal by the Department of Development Control. Addressing […]
2025 CGC Volleyball League: NSCDC Stuns Reigning Champions CNS Spikers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The opening night of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League delivered fireworks as Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) shocked defending champions Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers at the indoor sports hall of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. The high-octane clash lived up to its billing, with NSCDC drawing first […]
NCPC Boss Celebrates First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at 65
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has paid tribute to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she celebrates her 65th birthday today. In his congratulatory message signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations at NCPC, […]
Rugby: Commonwealth Games Inspectors Visit Proposed Stadium Site
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s ambition to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games gained momentum on Saturday as the Commonwealth Games Evaluation Committee inspected a proposed rugby stadium site in Abuja, sparking renewed optimism for the future of rugby in the country. The high-powered inspection team, led by Lazilayana Ezera Tsahabangu, Darren Glenn Edward Hall, and Ann-Louise […]