FG Opens December Savings Bonds Subscription, Offers Up to 13.84%
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened subscriptions for its December Savings Bonds, providing investors with a secure opportunity to earn attractive returns fully backed by government credit, the Debt Management Office (DMO) announced on Wednesday. Two bond tranches are on offer: Two-year FGN Savings Bond maturing on December 10, 2027, […]
Sowore Faces Five-Count Cybercrime Charge Over Anti- Tinubu Post
Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday on allegations stemming from a social media post in which he described President Bola Tinubu as “a criminal.” The Department of State Services (DSS) filed five counts of criminal defamation against Sowore. In an unusual development, Meta (Facebook) Inc. […]
NSITF Takes Rehabilitation Support to Kuje Correctional Centre
By Chinedu Echianu A staff fellowship group within the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has visited the Kuje Correctional Centre, providing inmates with educational support, welfare items and counselling services . The outreach, held on Tuesday, comes at a time when concerns persist over inadequate rehabilitation programmes and limited resources for inmates preparing for […]
NLC Backs JOHESU’s Strike, Accuses FG of Breaching CONHESS Agreement
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared full support for the indefinite strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), following the Federal Government’s alleged failure to implement a key agreement on improved remuneration for health workers. In a statement signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the Congress said […]
Breaking the Silence: How Nigerian Communities Are Fighting GBV
By Julian Osamoto Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive crisis in Nigeria, often hidden behind closed doors and perpetuated by harmful sociocultural norms, compounded by weak enforcement of existing laws. This was the conclusion reached by stakeholders at a three days gender based violence training, organised by Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with […]
How Millions of Nigerian Women Face Violence Amid Weak GBV Response
By Juliet Onwurah Millions of Nigerian women remain trapped in their homes, facing violence with little hope of justice, as the latest Womanity Index reveals stark gaps in the country’s response to gender-based violence (GBV). Launched in Abuja during the 16 Days of Activism, the 2025 Womanity Index paints a grim picture: underfunded programs, weak […]
Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa, as New Defence Minister
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The nomination was […]
Situation Room Raises Concerns Over Nomination of Former INEC Chairman as Ambassador
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has raised concerns regarding the nomination of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for appointment as an ambassador. In a statement signed by its convener Yinusa Ya’u in Abuja, the group says the development has implications for public trust in […]
Reps To Probe Missing N30bn Recovered From NSIPA Investigation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the whereabouts of more than N30 billion recovered during the 2024–2025 probe of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). This follows concern that the funds have not been remitted into the agency’s Treasury Single Account (TSA). The decision was reached on Tuesday after […]
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria Sounds Alarm on Rising Abductions
By Julian Osamoto As Nigeria observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has raised urgent concerns over the escalating insecurity and targeted abductions of girls and vulnerable children. The organisation warns that streets, schools, and even digital spaces are no longer safe. Physical attacks, abductions, and online exploitation […]