US Trains West African Health Workers to Tackle Future Epidemics
By: Uju Nwachukwu The United States Government has stepped up support for epidemic preparedness in West Africa, as seventeen public health emergency personnel from seven countries completed a regional training in Abuja. A statement released by the US embassy explains that the two-week intermediate-level programme, organised by the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
Wike Urges Tinubu to Release NDDC Audit, Alleges N48bn Scandal
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on President Bola Tinubu to make public the forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) covering the period from 2015 to 2022. This is as Wike, alleged that the report contains details of the annual disbursement of […]
NILDS Targets Legislative Reform with Strategic Partnerships
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, says it’s intensifying efforts to reform Nigeria’s democratic institutions through two new strategic partnerships signed in Abuja. On Friday, July 4th, NILDS formalised Memorandums of Understanding with Rhizome Consulting Limited and the DOHS Cares Foundation, a move seen as part of a broader […]
CHAN 2025: Nduka, Daniel,33 Others make Provisional List
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head Coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional list for the Super Eagles B squad ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held next month across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The list features team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, Papa Mustapha Daniel, and striker Anas Yusuf. First-choice goalkeeper […]
House Committee on Sports Pays Tribute to Late Rufai
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who died at the age of 61 In a statement released on Friday, the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, extends heartfelt condolences to Rufai’s family, the Nigeria Football Federation […]
FCT FA Super Six Kicks Off with Exciting Features
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Capital Territory Football Association League has reached its crucial stage as the much-anticipated Super Six is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with an array of mouth-watering fixtures lined up. Chairman of the FA, Alhaji Mouktar Mohammed, has commended the teams that have made it to this stage […]
NEPC Denies Promotion Irregularities, Faults Online Report
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has debunked claims of irregularities in its upcoming promotion exams, describing a recent online publication as misleading and factually incorrect. The report had accused the Council’s Executive Director, Nonye Ayeni, of planning to promote staff in violation of procedure — an allegation NEPC says is false and […]
DICAN to Host First International Diplomatic, Security Conference in Abuja
By Zainab Bakare The Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria is set to hold its maiden International Diplomatic and Security Conference in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The high-level event will explore Nigeria’s foreign policy direction in the face of growing global instability. It will focus on the country’s 4Ds Strategy […]
Thirty Thousand Farmers Benefit From Kogi State Government Fertilizer Distribution
By Chinedu Echianu The Kogi State Government has commenced the distribution of fertilizer to support over 30,000 farmers across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, in an interaction with the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah. The product, valued […]
High-Level Talks Begin as FCTA Moves to End Strike
By Sofiat Adenekan In a major step toward resolving the lingering primary school teachers’ strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has convened a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders, including leaders of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and […]