NLC Marks One Year Since Ajaero’s Arrest, Declares President ‘Unbroken’
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, remains “unbroken” one year after his controversial arrest and detention by state authorities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, by its Acting General Secretary Benson Upah, the union described the incident as a “sordid event” in Nigeria’s democratic journey, […]
No Immediate Plan to Implement 5% Petroleum Tax- Wale Edun
By Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has assured Nigerians that there are no immediate plans to implement the proposed five per cent tax on petroleum products. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Edun explained that while the levy is part of a new tax administration framework scheduled […]
Ethiopia Unveils Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam Amid Regional Tensions
By: Joy Okpete Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Renaissance Dam, a $5 billion hydroelectric megaproject set to transform the country’s energy landscape and supply over 5,000 megawatts of electricity. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at the launch ceremony near the Sudanese border, described the project as “a big achievement,” noting that the dam demonstrates […]
Edo Police Vow Justice Over Killing of NSCDC Operatives in Okpella
By: Orbija Veronica The Edo State Police Command has pledged to work closely with other security agencies to track down those responsible for the killing of eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. The operatives, attached to the BUA Cement Factory, were ambushed by […]
Customs Reforms Key to Africa’s Global Trade Competitiveness – CGC Adeniyi
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that reforms in customs administration are no longer optional but essential for Africa to unlock its economic potential and strengthen the competitiveness of exporters on the global stage. He stated this while delivering a keynote at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers. Adeniyi […]
NAICOM, NESG Unite to Drive Insurance Reform under NIIRA 2025
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has spotlighted the newly enacted Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 as a game changer for the nation’s financial services sector. NAICOM also described it as the foundation for growth, transparency, and consumer protection. Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, made this known on Tuesday while receiving […]
FG, ActionAid Push for Gender-Inclusive Agriculture Policy in North Central
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria, has launched consultations in the North Central zone to review the National Gender Policy in Agriculture and its Strategic Plan of Action (2025–2030). The forum, held Tuesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, brought together representatives from government agencies, civil society […]
NOA Calls for Compassionate Dialogue as Nigeria Marks World Suicide Prevention Day
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to break the silence and stigma around mental health and suicide, stressing that suicide is preventable if society embraces compassion and open dialogue. Speaking in Dutse on Wednesday to commemorate the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), the Jigawa State Director of NOA, Mr. […]
Breaking the Silence on Suicide Could Help Save Lives
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Behind every suicide is a story, one often hidden behind forced smiles, unspoken struggles, and a silence too heavy to bear. As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, mental health advocates are emphasizing one powerful truth: breaking that silence could save lives. Every 43 seconds, […]
2027: Bayelsa APC Pledges Full Support for Tinubu’s Second Term
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general election. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday at the party’s 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting in Yenagoa. The meeting saw the participation of members of the APC National Working […]