Shettima Arrives in New York for UNGA80
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), reaffirming the country’s commitment to global peace, sustainable development, and inclusive diplomacy. His arrival was confirmed on Monday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office […]
Customs Pledges Full Support for South-South Development Commission
By Oluwakemi Kindness Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged the Service’s full support for the newly established South-South Development Commission. He described the commission as a potential driver of regional and national economic growth. A statement on Sunday issued by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, says Adeniyi made the commitment on Thursday, when the […]
NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnees with 116 Wraps of Heroin, Cocaine in Lagos
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Brazil returnees at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for ingesting a combined 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine. One of the suspects, 46-year-old Ofoma Sunday, was intercepted on September 16 upon arrival from Brazil via Ethiopia. A body scan […]
Verification Stalling Pension Increase, NSITF Tells Pensioners – Seeks More Time
By Chinedu Echianu Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has explained that ongoing verification of pensioners is the major reason why implementation of the recently approved pension increase has not yet taken effect. The Fund’s Managing Director, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this at the weekend when the NSITF management team hosted the […]
Akpabio Eulogises First Lady Remi Tinubu at 65
By Anayo Akwiti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has eulogised the Wife of the President, Senator Remi Tinubu on her 65th birthday, describing her as a “Pillar of love and strength to the husband, the less privileged and nation at large”. The Senate President, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, described […]
River Park Estate: FCTA to Issue New C of O to Genuine Owners
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents and property owners in the embattled River Park Estate that the FCT Administration has no plans to revoke their properties. This comes amidst growing concerns following the demolition of several structures deemed illegal by the Department of Development Control. Addressing […]
NCPC Boss Celebrates First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at 65
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has paid tribute to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she celebrates her 65th birthday today. In his congratulatory message signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations at NCPC, […]
Nigeria Joins Global “Draw the Line” Climate Action Campaign
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria on Saturday joined millions across the globe in the “Draw the Line” campaign, with environmental advocates, development partners, youths, and women farmers demanding urgent climate action, stronger laws, and people-centered policies. At a rally in Abuja, Mark David-Terungwa, Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), […]
Nigeria constitution review: Lawmakers call for public input
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigerians have been urged to take part in the national public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution. The session will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Lawmakers say it will allow citizens to contribute before voting on 86 […]
US Deepens Cultural Ties with Nigeria Through Music Exchange
By Uju Nwachukwu The United States is deepening its engagement with Nigerian artists through exchange programs that promote collaboration, mentorship, and innovation. This is even as Nigeria’s creative industry cements its role as a major economic driver and global cultural export. The latest example is the visit of Pipeline Vocal Project, an award-winning American vocal […]