Customs, Police Deepen Communication Partnership

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing as part of efforts to enhance national security and improve public confidence in government institutions. The renewed commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the […]

Reps Urge Youths to Shape Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

Nigerian youths participating in a civic engagement programme ahead of the 2027 general elections.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on Nigerian youths to take centre stage in shaping the country’s democratic future by actively participating in the 2027 general elections, describing them as the most influential force in determining the credibility and outcome of the polls. The appeal was made on Thursday at the Youth […]

Abbas Pledges Repeal of Obsolete Laws to Boost Business

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen speaking on plans to repeal outdated laws affecting businesses in Nigeria.

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has pledged that the National Assembly will repeal obsolete laws that hinder businesses, as part of renewed efforts to improve Nigeria’s investment climate and drive economic growth. Speaking on Thursday at the Legislative Business Breakfast Meeting held at the National Assembly during the 2026 […]

Kalu Dismisses Tracka Report On Bende Projects

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu speaking on a Tracka report about federal projects in Bende Constituency.

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed a recent field tracking report by Tracka on Federal Government projects in Bende Federal Constituency, describing it as false, misleading and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the Deputy Speaker’s office says […]

First Lady Seeks Better Mental Health Support For Police Wives

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu speaking on health and mental wellness support for police officers' wives.

By Oluwakemi Kindness First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for stronger health and mental wellness support for wives of police officers, describing their resilience and sacrifices as essential to the effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. Represented by the wife of the Minister of Defence, Lilian Oghogho-Musa, at the opening of the three-day 2026 […]

Senate Confirms Fasina As Non-Career Ambassador

Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina confirmed by the Senate as a Non-Career Ambassador of Nigeria.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a Non-Career Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ending days of controversy over his nomination despite opposition from some lawmakers and civil society organisations. The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which recommended Fasina’s […]

Court Forfeits ₦8.9bn Achimugu Assets To FG

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, where the forfeiture order on Aisha Achimugu's assets was issued.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth about ₦8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie delivered the ruling after granting an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which argued that the […]

128 Women Exporters Secure ₦980m WEIDE Grants

Women entrepreneurs at a WEIDE Fund programme supporting export-oriented MSMEs in Nigeria.

By Oluwakemi Kindness A total of 128 women-owned export-oriented Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have received grants worth 710,000 US dollars (about ₦980 million) under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund to help expand their businesses into international markets through digital trade. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) announced the development […]

POWA to Deepen Welfare Support for Police Families

POWA President Mutiat Disu addressing police families on expanded welfare programmes.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The President, Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mutiat Disu, has pledged to expand welfare programmes for police families, with renewed focus on healthcare, education, mental wellness, economic empowerment, and support for widows and children of serving and fallen officers. Mutiat, who is the wife of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, […]

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