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Compliance: Lawyers Urged to Lead Advocacy on Employees’ Compensation Scheme

By Chinedu Echianu Legal practitioners In Nigeria have been urged to be advocates of the Employees' Compensation Scheme (ECS) and show example through compliance in their various Chambers. This was the view of the Managing Director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaṣeun Faleye, at the 65th NBA Annual Conference in Enugu. "The implementation and impact of the Employees’ Compensation Act, 2010 cannot rest on the NSITF alone. Like every piece of transformative legislation, the ECA lives and […]

September 1, 2025

Entertainment

BBNaija Season 10: Housemate Sultana Reveals She Was Married Off at 15

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Sultana, has revealed that she was married off at the age of 15, an experience that shaped her early life and made her a mother of two daughters. The reality star made the disclosure during a candid conversation with fellow housemate Jason Jae in the garden area of the BBNaija house on Sunday night. “I was married off really young, as a child,” Sultana said, when asked by Jason Jae about […]

September 1, 2025

Local News

First FCT Head of Civil Service, Grace Adayilo, Dies

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the FCT. Mrs. Adayilo, who made history as the first person—and notably the first woman—to hold the position, died in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. He described the deceased as a hardworking woman, stating that he had pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to extend her tenure […]

September 1, 2025

Nigerian women’s beach volleyball pair celebrating victory over Ghana in the 2025 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup final in Ivory Coast.

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Sport

Nigeria, Ghana Spark Rivalry at 2025 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3 Nations Cup has underscored a new sporting rivalry in West Africa, with Nigeria and Ghana dominating the four-day competition in Port-Bouët, Ivory Coast, and underlining the region’s growing stature in global beach volleyball. Staged at Agora Anani Beach from August 26 to 29, the tournament recorded its highest-ever turnout, featuring seven nations, 16 men’s pairs, and 12 women’s pairs. The expanded field showcased the sport’s surging popularity, with […]

September 1, 2025 2

Security

Troops Neutralise 12 Terrorists in Borno as Military Sustains Counterinsurgency Push

By: Julian Osamoto Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have killed at least 12 suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters during coordinated operations in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The offensive, guided by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms of the Air Component Command, enabled precision strikes and troop manoeuvres across terrorist hideouts in Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, and Gaza — settlements notorious for insurgent activities. According to military sources, troops recovered eight […]

September 1, 2025

General

Tinubu Mourns Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing him as a highly resourceful officer whose reforms left lasting impact on the Nigeria Police Force. In a condolence message to the Nigeria Police Force, as well as Arase’s family, friends and associates, the President praised the late IGP’s dedication to enhancing security in the country through initiatives such as the Intelligence Response Team, the Complaint Response […]

September 1, 2025

Politics

Enugu East Endorses Governor Mbah as Sole 2027 Candidate

By Chinedu Echianu A political consensus is emerging in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 governorship election as a coalition is growing for the sole reason of re-electing Governor Peter Mbah. In this vein, political heavyweights, professionals, traditional rulers, and grassroots organizations in Enugu East Senatorial District have unanimously adopted Mbah as their sole candidate. The declaration was made on Sunday at a high-powered town hall meeting held in Enugu, where stakeholders across political divides pledged unwavering support for Mbah’s […]

September 1, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria Crush Sierra Leone in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team, fondly known as the Female Yellow Greens, opened their campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Windhoek, Namibia, with a resounding statement of intent, recording a dominant 96-run victory over Sierra Leone on Saturday. Put in to bat after Sierra Leone won the toss, Nigeria showcased their growing depth and attacking flair, amassing a formidable 182 for 3 in 20 overs—one of their highest totals in recent T20I […]

September 1, 2025 2

Local News

NRC MD Apologizes to Female Journalist, Commits to Gender Inclusion

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has publicly apologized to Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) journalist, Comrade Ladi Bala, following a verbal assault incident during coverage of the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Opeifa admitted his remarks were inappropriate and expressed regret that they were directed at a senior female journalist and immediate past […]

August 31, 2025