Nigeria Cyclists Shine at African Track Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s cyclists continued their impressive run at the 2026 CAC Track African Championships in Abuja, winning medals in several events and reaching important finals. The championship, taking place from May 13 to 17, has drawn top cyclists from across Africa, including riders from Egypt, South Africa and Algeria. Ibrahim Isiaka Wins Silver […]
Only Four PWDs Holds Elective Offices in Nigeria – TAF Africa
By Julian Osamoto The All-rights Foundation Africa (TAF Africa) says Nigeria’s democracy has continued to exclude millions of persons with disabilities from political leadership, despite laws guaranteeing equal participation. The organisation raised the concern in Abuja, during the launch of its Able2Run Campaign, an initiative designed to increase the political participation and electability of persons […]
Stakeholders Call for Social Protection for Informal Workers
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for inclusive social protection policies that address the needs of informal workers and Nigerians excluded from digital systems The call was made in Abuja during a roundtable discussion on Digitalisation and Social Protection for Informal Workers in Nigeria, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development in collaboration […]
Cultural Education, Teacher Mentorship Drive Discipline
By Julian Osamoto The Igbo Language and Culture Department of Federal Government Boys College (FGBC), Gaki, Abuja, has underscored the growing importance of teacher-led mentorship and cultural education in promoting discipline, academic commitment, and moral values among young learners. The message came during a graduation and send-off ceremony organised for graduating JS3 students by the […]
2027: NDC Aspirants Push Rescue Nigeria Agenda
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC aspirants on Thursday, called for urgent political reforms and credible leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aspirants, under the NDC Aspirants Forum, held a national news conference in collaboration with the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy at the NUJ Building in Abuja, to present a […]
ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Court Adjourns Suit Indefinitely
By Julian Osamoto The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, adjourned indefinitely a suit challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress ADC under former Senate President David Mark. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after the plaintiff, Nafiu Bala Gombe, informed the court that he had asked the Chief Judge of the […]
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: More Than 300 Children Die
By Julian Osamoto Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in decades as hospitals struggle to manage a sharp rise in infections among children. The outbreak has already killed more than 300 children and infected over 50,000 people since mid-March, according to government data. Health officials say gaps in vaccination coverage during and after the […]
Shaibu Declares NIS Engine Room of Nigerian Sports
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has positioned the Institute as the central driver of Nigeria’s sports reform agenda. He maintained that the country must rebuild its sports system from the grassroots to achieve long-term success. Shaibu described the NIS as the “engine […]
Shettima Submits Tinubu’s 2027 APC Nomination Forms,
By Julian Osamoto Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday formally submitted President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 presidential election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja. He declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has “proved his mettle” in managing Nigeria’s economic reforms and steering the country […]
FG Approves Review of Civil Servants Allowances
By AL-KADRIYAR Abdullahi The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a comprehensive review of key allowances for civil servants as part of efforts to address rising living costs and improve public service delivery. In a statement made available by the National Orientation Agency NOA, says the review, announced through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages […]