Insurance Vital to Reducing Poverty in Africa, Says NAICOM
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, says Africa’s efforts to reduce poverty will remain largely ineffective unless insurance coverage expands significantly across the continent. Omosehin made the assertion while receiving the Commissioner for Insurance of Ghana, Dr. Abiba Zakariah, during a working […]
Insecurity: Makinde Declares 16-Hour Curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs
By Oluwakemi Kindness Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas as part of efforts to curb rising insecurity in the state. The curfew, which runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., takes effect on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and will remain in force for an initial period […]
Trump Orders Probe of Oil Firms Over High Gas Prices
By Oluwakemi Kindness U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices artificially high despite a decline in crude oil costs. In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump alleged that oil companies were failing to pass lower crude prices on to consumers. “The big […]
NILDS Reaffirms Commitment to Gender-Inclusive Governance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to expanding women’s participation in political leadership and legislative decision-making in Nigeria. Prof. Sulaiman made this known on Tuesday, at a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Female Aspirants vying for seats in […]
IGP Disu Bans Unauthorized Social Media Use by Police Officer
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to stop unauthorized social media activities that could undermine the Force’s integrity, professionalism, and public image. He issued the directive amid rising concerns over officers creating and sharing videos, hosting live sessions, and engaging in online […]
SEC Bans IPO Marketing for Dangote Refinery Offer
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors against a purported Initial Public Offering (IPO) involving Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, declaring that no such offer has been filed with or approved by the regulator. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Commission said it uncovered a wave of […]
IGP Disu Pledges Bail Reforms, Defends Tinted Vehicle Crackdown
By Oluwakemi Kindness Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has pledged to review excessive bail conditions imposed across police stations nationwide while reaffirming plans to intensify enforcement against illegally tinted vehicles and motorists who conceal or deface their number plates. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association […]
Farmers-Herders Clash Kills Eight in Kebbi Police Rescue Five
By Oluwakemi Kindness Eight people have been killed in a violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, prompting a major security operation and the imposition of a curfew to prevent further bloodshed. The Kebbi State Police Command on Tuesday said the violence erupted on Monday after a dispute over […]
Starmer’s Final Cabinet Meeting Amid Leadership Race
By Oluwakemi Kindness British Prime Minister and Labour leader Keir Starmer convened a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a day after announcing his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, setting the stage for a potentially swift leadership transition. Several senior ministers were seen arriving for the meeting, including Darren Jones, who is reportedly considering a […]
US Mission Urges Nigerians to Obey Visa Rules
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States Mission in Nigeria has urged Nigerian travelers to strictly comply with U.S. immigration laws and adhere to the conditions of their visas while in the country. In a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, the mission advised travelers to remain within their authorized period of stay, […]