PSC Raises Alarm Over Fake Police Recruitment
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed an online advert claiming that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for 2025 has begun, describing it as false, fictitious, and diversionary. Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement on Saturday, said the Commission has not commenced the process for the […]
New Karu All Stars Claim Abuja Veterans Crown in Debut Appearance
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso When the Abuja All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament began, few believed New Karu All Stars had any chance of leaving a mark. Written off as outsiders and dismissed as rookies who might struggle to escape the group stage, they were expected to merely add numbers to the competition. Yet, in the unpredictable […]
Edo Sports Boss Hails Team Edo’s Spirit at Youth Games
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Enabulele, has commended the resilience and determination of Team Edo at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, reaffirming the government’s commitment to nurturing young sporting talents. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Games on Friday, Enabulele noted that […]
Nigeria, Brazil Central Banks Deepen Fintech, Remittance Ties
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Brazil are charting a new path in economic cooperation, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Banco Central do Brasil have agreed to deepen collaboration in fintech, remittances, and financial inclusion. The agreement followed high-level talks between CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca […]
Budget Office to Restore Confidence Amid Delays in Fiscal Reporting
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Budget Office of the Federation has assured Nigerians and development partners of its commitment to transparency in fiscal reporting. This is following mounting concern over delayed Budget Implementation Reports (BIRs). The Office, in a statement, explains that the publication of the reports, pending since the second quarter of 2024, was slowed […]
Nothing Wrong With Online Pre-Registration of Voters — INEC
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed insinuations questioning the credibility of its recently published figures on online pre-registration of voters, insisting the process is transparent, consistent with past trends, and backed by verifiable data. The Commission’s response followed a statement credited to the spokesperson of a political party(ADC), which alleged […]
Kingdom Unity Games Unveils Engr. Joseph as Ambassador
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As preparations gather momentum for the maiden edition of the Kingdom Unity Games Abuja (KUGA) 2025, organizers have announced Engineer Ciroma Joseph as the official Ambassador of the Games. The event, scheduled to hold from September 6 to 13, 2025 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, is a faith-driven sporting initiative designed […]
Nigeria Wins Three More Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
By Arinzech Chukwunonso Nigeria’s weightlifters continued their fine run of form at the ongoing 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India, clinching three gold medals and one bronze on Thursday, August 28, to reinforce the nation’s rising dominance in the sport. Islamiyat Yusuf was the star of the day, powering to victory in the women’s […]
NILDS DG Applauds Nigerian Scientist on Winning Global HIV Research Grant
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has commended Dr. Adam Hussein Abdullahi, a Nigerian medical researcher, for emerging as a global winner of the prestigious Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Grant. In a statement signed by his media […]
FG Defends New Passport Fee Hike, Says Reform Will End Corruption
By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Government has justified the sharp increase in Nigerian passport fees, insisting the new charges will eliminate corruption, restore credibility, and ensure quicker delivery of travel documents. Effective September 1, 2025, applicants in Nigeria will pay N100,000 for a 32-page, five-year passport and N200,000 for a 64-page, 10-year passport, according to […]