ICC T20 Qualifier: Salau Century Powers Nigeria Past Gambia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s YellowGreens opened their campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C with a commanding 160-run victory over Gambia at the MKO Abiola Stadium Cricket Oval in Abuja. The hosts were inspired by an outstanding century from Selim Salau, whose explosive batting performance laid the foundation for Nigeria’s […]
Senate Seeks Urgent Action to Save Bayelsa Community From Erosion
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has called for urgent Federal Government intervention to save Obogoro Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State from extinction following severe erosion and ocean surges that have destroyed homes, schools, farmlands and other public infrastructure. The motion, sponsored by Senator Benson Friday Konbowei, representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, […]
FG Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing
By Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with public health authorities identifying 44 close contacts. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following laboratory confirmation of the case. […]
Police Fire Tear Gas at Lekki Toll Gate on #EndSARS Anniversary
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Police operatives on Tuesday fired tear gas to disperse activists and other Nigerians gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos to mark the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. The gathering was organised to honour victims of police brutality and renew calls for justice and police reforms. But police action disrupted […]
Reps Push Nationwide Crackdown on Fake Food, Drinks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has moved to intensify the nationwide crackdown on fake, adulterated and substandard food and beverages, warning that unsafe products pose serious health risks to Nigerians. The move followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Makki Yalleman, calling for tougher enforcement against manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and […]
Akpabio Mourns Uduaghan, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Statesman
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss to Nigeria and the Niger Delta region.President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss […]
Shettima Urges Governors to Fund Projects Through Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has pledged to work with state governors to expand capital market financing for development projects, warning that policy reversals could undermine investor confidence and weaken Nigeria’s economic gains. He said states should embrace properly structured bonds, credible project pipelines and greater transparency to mobilise long-term funding for infrastructure rather […]
NSITF Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Champions to Boost Accountability
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), regional and branch champions to strengthen integrity, accountability and public trust in its operations. The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Oluwaseun Faleye, stated this in Abuja during the inauguration, describing the initiative as a renewed commitment to building an […]
Reps Push PIA Changes to Protect Local Refining Industry
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) is pushing amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to strengthen crude oil supply to domestic refineries, protect local refining investments and tighten regulations governing petroleum product imports. The committee’s chairman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, disclosed this on Monday at the closing technical briefing […]
Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon Move to Link Customs Data
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria, Benin and Cameroon are developing a digital Customs data-sharing system to reduce border delays, eliminate duplication and facilitate cross-border trade. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, following discussions with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Customs authorities from the two […]