U.S Grants Permanent Residency to Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States on Tuesday granted permanent residency to Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, bringing an end to months of immigration and legal uncertainty surrounding his stay in the country, according to his lawyer. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the US since January last year for medical treatment, including surgery for […]
NOC Launches Safeguarding Policy to Protect Athletes from Abuse
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has unveiled the Nigeria Safeguarding in Sports Policy, describing it as a landmark framework aimed at protecting athletes and all participants in sports from abuse, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, neglect, and other forms of misconduct. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja […]
Stakeholders Reject Automatic NDA Admission Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Stakeholders on Tuesday strongly opposed a proposed amendment to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Act that seeks to grant automatic admission to graduates of military secondary schools, warning that the move could undermine merit, fairness, and constitutional principles. The position was made at the day two of a public hearing by the […]
Senate Committee Pledges Strong Support for NDLEA Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has pledged full legislative support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its ongoing campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja by the newly appointed Chairman […]
Ugochinyere Pushes NJC Probe of Deregistration Ruling
By Oluwakemi Kindness National Leader of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Ikenga Ugochinyere, has rejected a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of five political parties, describing the ruling as a threat to democracy and the rule of law. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered the deregistration of […]
Reps Approve Extension of 2025 Capital Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to extend the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act by an additional three months, shifting the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026. The bill, which amends the 2025 Appropriation Act, was presented during an emergency plenary […]
FCT Police Rescue Woman After 16 Months in Captivity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has confirmed the rescue of a 36-year-old woman, Grace Annie-Koko, who was allegedly held in chains by her brother for over one year and four months in Abuja. Sanusi made this known on Monday during a news briefing at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, […]
Oshiomhole’s Claims on Obi’s Security Record Are False – Ogene
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. Afam Victor-Ogene, has strongly dismissed comments by former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, comparing the security performance of the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Anambra State with his own record in Edo State. Ogene in […]
YellowGreens Unveil 16-Man Squad for Namibia Tri-Series
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 16-man squad for the YellowGreens’ upcoming tour of Namibia, where they will compete in a T20 and 50-over Tri-Series against hosts Namibia and Hong Kong China. The team, led by captain Sulaimon Runsewe, departed Nigeria today as preparations intensify for a crucial international assignment […]
FIFAWC: Germany Hit Seven, Sweden Five in Explosive Start
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Germany and Sweden made emphatic statements in their FIFA World Cup opening matches with dominant victories, while Ivory Coast and Japan grabbed crucial results in dramatic Group E and Group F encounters. In Group E, Germany underlined their title ambitions by thrashing tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1. Felix Nmecha opened the scoring before […]