NILDS DG Sulaiman Receives Legislative Excellence Award
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has received recognition for his contributions to strengthening legislative development and democratic governance in Nigeria. Sulaiman was among prominent lawmakers and stakeholders honoured at the National Legislative Awards 2026, organised by HallowMace Africa on Thursday at […]
Court Upholds FCCPC Probe of Airline Ticket Complaints
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer complaints over airline ticket prices, ruling that such investigations do not amount to government regulation of fares. The FCCPC, in a statement on Friday by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate […]
Burnham Gains Strong Backing in Labour Leadership Race
By Oluwakemi Kindness Andy Burnham has moved closer to becoming the next leader of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party after receiving nominations from the overwhelming majority of Labour MPs. Burnham’s leadership bid has secured the backing of 322 out of 403 Labour MPs, leaving him just one nomination short of the number needed to make […]
PSC Dismisses Fake Police Recruitment Medical Screening Notice
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed reports announcing a medical screening exercise for police recruitment candidates as fake. In a statement on Friday signed by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Kalu, the commission says the purported notice about a medical screening scheduled for July 16 to 22, 2026, […]
Spain Wildfire Kills 11, Leaves 19 Missing
By Oluwakemi Kindness Authorities on Friday say 11 people have died and 19 others are missing after a fast-moving wildfire swept through a village in southern Spain. The blaze tore through the Los Gallardos district near Almeria in the Andalusia region, destroying about 3,150 hectares of forest and farmland as firefighters battled to contain the […]
Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing Federal Medical Centre, Oleh
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has signed the Federal Medical Centre, Oleh Establishment Bill into law, paving the way for the first federal tertiary health institution in Delta South Senatorial District. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, described the presidential assent as a major milestone for healthcare delivery and a significant step toward […]
Fubara Presents ₦1.854tn 2026 Budget to Rivers Assembly
By Oluwakemi Kindness Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, marking his first budget presentation before the Martin Amaewhule-led legislature since the state’s political crisis began in 2023. Presenting the estimates tagged “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” Fubara on […]
FCT Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued four people abducted by suspected kidnappers after a gun battle in the Jikoko Hills area of Abuja. The victims were kidnapped on Wednesday night during an attack on the Yellow House area of Mpape, where gunmen reportedly invaded the community at about 10:40 […]
FCT Police Seek Faster Court Orders for Investigations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has called for faster issuance of court orders and judicial authorisations, saying delays are slowing criminal investigations, prolonging prosecutions and contributing to congestion in police detention facilities. Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge of the […]
Edo Police Restrict Movement for LG Election Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Edo State Police Command has imposed a statewide restriction on movement from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, to strengthen security during the local government elections. The command said the restriction is designed to ensure a peaceful, orderly and secure election and will be enforced with support from […]