UK Sets Overnight Social Media Curfew for Older Teens
By Oluwakemi Kindness The UK government has announced an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, as part of new measures aimed at improving teenagers’ sleep, focus and wellbeing. Under the proposal, platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube will automatically become unavailable to users aged 16 and 17 between midnight and 6:00 a.m. However, […]
Nigeria’s Pension Assets Hit N31.48tn
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says Nigeria’s pension assets have surged by 51 per cent in two years, reaching N31.48 trillion from N20.7 trillion. PenCom Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran announced the figures on Tuesday during the Meet the Press briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, describing the growth as a sign of […]
Dogara Seeks NASS-CSO Alliance to Strengthen Oversight
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called for stronger collaboration between the National Assembly and civil society organisations (CSOs) to close the persistent gap between budget approvals and project implementation. He also said effective legislative oversight is key to ensuring Nigerians benefit from public spending. He stated this […]
Adeniyi Links Strategic Communication to Customs Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has underscored the importance of strategic communication in sustaining the Service’s ongoing reforms, urging public relations officers to proactively counter misinformation and strengthen public confidence in Customs operations. Adeniyi made the call while speaking during the induction of 70 Nigeria Customs Service […]
Gbajabiamila Seeks Stronger Executive-NASS Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for stronger collaboration between the Executive and the National Assembly to deliver improved security, economic growth and better governance for Nigerians. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said although both arms of government operate […]
Illegal Mining, Deforestation Fuel Insecurity, Experts Warn
By Oluwakemi Kindness Environmental activists, traditional rulers and civil society leaders have warned that Illegal mining, unchecked deforestation and the plunder of Nigeria’s natural resources are fuelling insecurity, displacing communities and creating criminal enclaves that threaten the stability of Nigeria and the wider West African region. They handed down the warning on Tuesday at the […]
Poverty, Inequality Drive Insecurity, Not Religion – NHRC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says poverty, inequality and weak access to justice, rather than religion itself, are the main drivers of insecurity in Nigeria. This is as it called on governments to tackle the root causes of violence instead of blaming religious differences. The position on Tuesday was presented at […]
Candidate Imposition: NILDS Seeks Electoral Act Amendment
By Chinedu Echianu Stakeholders at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have called on the National Assembly to amend the Electoral Act to impose stiffer sanctions, including the disqualification of political parties, where candidates are imposed under the guise of consensus rather than emerging through transparent and democratic party primaries. The call […]
Tinubu Submits State Police Bill to House for Approval
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking lawmakers’ approval to create a constitutional framework for the establishment of state police services. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read the President’s letter during […]
NOA Commends Oyo Rescue Operation, Urges Unity
By Chinedu Echianu The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to unite against insurgency and other security threats, saying the country’s diversity remains one of its greatest strengths and must not be exploited by criminal elements seeking to create fear, division and instability. The appeal follows the successful rescue of students and teachers […]