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Nigeria Leads Regional Push for Climate-Resilient Insurance Framework

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria is taking the lead in reshaping how West Africa uses insurance to confront the growing threat of climate change. At the opening of the 2025 West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) Conference on Monday in Lagos, the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, urged insurers across the region to move beyond profit and policy and become key players in sustainable development. This year’s conference theme “The West African Insurer in the Face of Climate Change” captures […]

October 13, 2025

General

Nigeria’s Security Agencies Record Major Gains in September—NOA

By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s security, intelligence, and regulatory agencies sustained major operations across the country in September 2025, leading to significant gains in the ongoing fight against crime, terrorism, and other forms of insecurity. This was disclosed at the September edition of the Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB), held on Monday at the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Headquarters in Abuja. According to the Executive Summary presented at the briefing by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre […]

October 13, 2025

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun applauds NAJN’s membership in the International Association of Judges, enhancing Nigeria’s global judicial standing.

General

Nigeria Joins International Association of Judges,Gains Global Recognition

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lauded the National Association of Judges of Nigeria (NAJN) following its admission as a member of the International Association of Judges (IAJ). The NAJN, which will now represent Nigeria at the global judicial forum, was admitted during the 67th Annual Meeting of the IAJ in Baku, Azerbaijan, making Nigeria the 93rd member nation of the prestigious association. According to a statement by the CJN’s media aide, Tobi […]

October 13, 2025

Politics

PDP Crisis Worsens as Kaduna Lawmaker Sadiq Abdullahi Resigns

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) internal crisis took a new turn on Monday as a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Sadiq Abdullahi, announced his resignation from the opposition party, citing worsening factionalism and a “loss of direction.” Abdullahi, who represents Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State and serves as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the PDP’s prolonged internal wrangling had made it difficult for him […]

October 13, 2025

Nigerian Air Force officers during training exercises as NAF opens recruitment for BMTC 46/2025.

General

Nigerian Air Force Announces 2025 Recruitment

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially opened its online application portal for the Airmen/Airwomen Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025, calling on eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the free registration exercise and warning applicants against falling victim to fraudsters. In an announcement shared via its official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the Force stated that the online registration begins on October 14 and closes on November 25, 2025. “Interested and qualified Nigerians are to […]

October 13, 2025

General

Prof. Sulaiman Mourns Late NTA Veteran Broadcaster, Abdulrazak Akanbi

By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) broadcaster, Abdulrazak Akanbi, the Ilorin-born media icon who died at the age of 66. In a condolence message released on Monday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the late Akanbi as a consummate professional whose career left an enduring mark on Nigeria’s broadcast journalism landscape. […]

October 13, 2025

ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, addresses journalists on the two-week warning strike in Abuja.

Education

ASUU Strike: Lecturers Suspend Classes Nationwide After 14-Day Ultimatum

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s fragile university system faces renewed disruption as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) begins a two-week warning strike today (Monday), following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government. The strike comes despite assurances from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, that the Tinubu administration had released ₦50 billion for the payment of Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) and earmarked another ₦150 billion in the 2025 budget for needs assessment projects across public […]

October 13, 2025

Fuel attendants adjust pump meters as NNPCL raises petrol price to ₦992 per litre across Nigeria.

General

Fuel Price Hike: NNPCL Raises Petrol Price to N992

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again adjusted the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from ₦865 to ₦992 per litre, triggering fresh public concern over the lack of transparency in fuel pricing and government communication. As of Monday, no official reason had been provided by NNPCL or any government agency regarding the increase, which comes amid ongoing economic hardship and rising inflation. During visits to various NNPC retail […]

October 13, 2025

Security

Police Pledge Stronger Cybersecurity for Nigerians

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensuring a safer digital environment for all Nigerians amid rising cases of cybercrime across the country. A statement on Sunday by the force public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the IGP who was represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), DIG Sadiq Abubakar, gave the assurance at a one-day Cybercrime Awareness Campaign organized by […]

October 13, 2025