NCPC Partners ICPC to Promote Anti-Corruption, Ethical Conduct Among Staff
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has intensified its efforts to instill integrity and accountability within its workforce by partnering with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to sensitize staff on anti-corruption and ethical conduct. The initiative was unveiled in Abuja during a sensitization and public awareness workshop […]
Nigeria Strengthens Whistleblower Protection Policy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has kicked off a two-day nationwide sensitization programme on the implementation of Nigeria’s Whistleblowing Policy. This is with a renewed commitment to protect whistleblowers and strengthen the fight against corruption. The event, by the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA), in Lagos, brought together government officials, anti-corruption agencies, private […]
Chef Dammy Congratulates Hilda, Dismisses Largest Pot of Beans Rumors
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigerian culinary sensation Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has dismissed circulating claims that she plans to cook the world’s largest pot of beans, clarifying that no such project is in progress. In a video shared online, Chef Dammy urged Nigerians to be cautious of unverified information. “I am not cooking […]
FG Confirms ₦330bn Cash Transfers to 15 Million Vulnerable Households
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government has disbursed ₦330 billion to support poor and vulnerable Nigerians under the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), reinforcing efforts to mitigate the impact of rising living costs. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the update on Wednesday during a meeting of the […]
State Policing Debate Tops Agenda as Shettima Chairs NEC
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The call for state policing is expected to dominate discussions today as Vice President Kashim Shettima chairs the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. The session, which began around 11:30 a.m. with prayers led by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, is the first NEC gathering since President Bola […]
Cardi B Confirms Fourth Pregnancy, First Child With Stefon Diggs
By: Aremu Toyebaht American rapper and Grammy Award-winning artist Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, popularly known as Cardi B, has confirmed she is expecting her fourth child — her first with boyfriend and NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Speculation about the pregnancy intensified earlier this week after a viral photo showed the rapper leaving a courtroom during […]
Rivers Assembly to Hold First Plenary After Lifting of Emergency Rule
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, will reconvene at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) in what will be its first plenary session since the end of the six-month emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. The sitting, scheduled to take place at the Conference Hall within the Legislative […]
Obi Faults Rivers Emergency Rule, Urges Leaders to Learn From Mistakes
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cautioned against the misuse of emergency powers in Nigeria, describing the six-month suspension of democratic institutions in Rivers State as a constitutional breach that damaged public trust in governance. Obi, in a statement via his X handle on Thursday, urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy […]
FG, States, LGs Share N2.23tn August Revenue — FAAC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.225 trillion among the three tiers of government as federation account revenue for August 2025. According to a communiqué issued at the end of the FAAC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, the revenue comprised N1.479 trillion statutory revenue, N672.90 billion […]
NECO Release 2025 SSCE Result, Records 60% Pass Rate
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal), 54 days after the last paper was written, showing a significant decline in examination malpractice cases compared to 2024. Announcing the results at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, NECO Registrar, […]