Labour Correspondents Call for Local Resource Mobilisation to Tackle Poverty
By Chinedu Echianu The Acting National Chairman of the Labour Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (LACAN), Patrick Abulu, has called on government, labour leaders, and development partners to prioritise domestic resource mobilisation as a key strategy for financing anti-poverty and inequality interventions in Nigeria. Abulu made the call in his welcome address at the maiden […]
Trump Labels Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Christian Genocide
By Chinedu Echianu United States President Donald Trump has designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” following what he described as a Christian genocide in the country. Trump made the declaration in a post on his Truth Social account on Friday, which was also shared via the White House’s X (formerly Twitter) handle. “Christianity […]
NCPC Boss Urges Staff to Uphold Ethics, Accountability at 2025Training Workshop
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has charged staff of the Commission to uphold the values of ethics, accountability, transparency, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka says Bishop Adegbite made […]
NSITF Empowers 57 Injured Workers with Start-Up Kits, Tools
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has rehabilitated and empowered fifty-seven beneficiaries of its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) with various start-up kits and work tools to help them rebuild their livelihoods. Speaking at the presentation of empowerment materials to three beneficiaries at the Fund’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, Managing Director […]
Speaker Abbas Seeks Stronger Nigeria–EU Parliamentary Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger and more strategic partnership between Nigeria and the European Union (EU), anchored on mutual respect, shared priorities, and practical cooperation between both parliaments. He stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign […]
Lawmaker Hails NDLEA’s Anti-Drug Efforts, Seeks Better Welfare for Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives and a top Kogi State official have commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its exceptional performance in combating illicit drugs, urging the Federal Government to improve welfare and insurance coverage for its personnel. Speaking onat the NDLEA’s annual commendation and award ceremony […]
NDLEA Vows to Forfeit Nightclubs Hosting Drug Parties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to clamp down on the growing culture of drug parties in Nigeria, warning that hotels and nightclubs found promoting or tolerating such activities risk immediate forfeiture to the Federal Government. NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Retired), gave the warning on Wednesday during […]
Presidency Hails Speedy Confirmation of Service Chiefs by Senate.
By Anayo Akwitti Few hours after confirmation of appointments of new Service Chiefs by the Senate on Wednesday, the presidency has reacted to it with elation. Specifically the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matter, Senator Basheer Lado in a personally signed statement, expressed happiness on the smooth screening and confirmation of appointments […]
South African Air Force Chief Commends Nigerian Air Force’s Professionalism
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its professionalism, innovation, and operational excellence, describing it as a model of homegrown airpower development on the African continent. Mbambo gave the commendation during his official visit to the Headquarters […]
Emir Sanusi Urges Officials to Shun Praise-Singing
By Zainab Bakare The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerian ministers, presidential aides, and public officials to end the culture of praise-singing and focus on offering honest, constructive advice that can help rebuild Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch held on Monday in Abuja, […]