APC Clears Delta Speaker Guwor, 45 Others for Primaries
By Oluwakemi Kindness The All Progressives Congress Delta State House of Assembly Screening Committee has cleared the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Dennis-Guwor, and 45 other aspirants to participate in the party’s assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee, however, disqualified 36 aspirants, including the incumbent Majority Leader […]
IGP Disu Seeks International Support for Nigeria Police Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has engaged international development partners and diplomatic missions in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force. The strategic dialogue, held at the Force Headquarters in collaboration with the Police Reform Secretariat, brought together representatives of the United Nations Development […]
NDLEA Intercepts N10.4bn Canadian Loud at Lagos Port
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA have intercepted 4,173.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a high-potency synthetic strain of cannabis, valued at over N10.4 billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. Speaking on the seizure, NDLEA Chairman, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, said the agency would continue working with local and international […]
COWA Urges Nigerians to Embrace Environmental Responsibility
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigerians have been urged to embrace environmental responsibility and sustainable living practices as the President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association COWA, Kikelomo Adeniyi, prepares to lead a climate advocacy walk in Abuja. The advocacy walk, themed “Walk for a Greener Nigeria,” for May 16, is aimed at deepening climate awareness, promoting […]
Tinubu Heads to Kigali to Court Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu will participate in the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of efforts to position Nigeria as a leading destination for continental and global investment. The disclosure was made on Wednesday by Sunday Dare in a statement titled, “In Rwanda, Tinubu Pitches the Nigerian Business Case to […]
UN Rights Chief Demands Probe Into Nigerian, Chadian Airstrikes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for independent investigations into reports that separate airstrikes carried out by the Nigerian and Chadian militaries killed dozens of civilians in northern Nigeria. According to reports, around 100 civilians were killed on Sunday during clashes involving the Nigerian military and […]
NASS to Strengthen Data Protection Laws Amid AI Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has begun moves to reinforce Nigeria’s data protection framework as concerns grow over artificial intelligence (AI), cybercrime, and emerging global digital threats. Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, Sen. Afolabi Salisu, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a three-day Data Protection Awareness Workshop organised […]
Obi’s Coalition, LP Crisis Drove My Defection — Rep Obika
By Oluwakemu Kindness A member of the House of Representatives representing Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency, Joshua Obika, says the crisis in the Labour Party and the political direction of Peter Obi influenced his movement across political parties. Obika stated this on Tuesday amid criticism over his defection from the Labour Party to the All Progressives […]
South East Commission Announces SEVCP Grand Finale
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has announced the Grand Finale of its inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) Pitch Competition, scheduled to hold in Enugu. The SEDC said the programme is a flagship initiative aligned with the vision of President Bola Tinubu, as outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda (page […]
NSITF Restores Hope for Injured Workers With Prosthetic Support
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has reaffirmed the importance of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in restoring hope, dignity and confidence to Nigerian workers who suffer injuries in the course of their duties. Faleye spoke in Abuja at the weekend during […]