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Minister of Justice Seeks Community Hard Labour for Drug Offenders

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called for the introduction of community-based hard labour sentences for convicted drug offenders as part of efforts to deter illicit drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking at an event hosted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday in Abuja, the minister said it is time to consider sentencing convicts to perform hard labour in their local communities […]

August 13, 2025

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Abuja’s Groovy December Festival Eyes ₦11tn Tourism Windfall

By Oluwakemi Kindness Abuja is set to take centre stage in Nigeria’s tourism calendar with the launch of Abuja Groovy December, a 16-day mega festival aiming to tap into the over ₦11 trillion in tourism revenue projected for 2025. The festival scheduled to debut this December will feature more than 35 events across music, culture, sports, and business, with over 70% of activities taking place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Chairman of Groovy December, Imoh Ebang, gave highlights to […]

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HURIWA Demands Probe of LGA Funds Amid Imo Killings

By Chinedu Echianu The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused the Imo State Government and local authorities in Ideato North Local Government Area (LGA) of abandoning families affected by the recent mass killing in Arondizuogu and Umualoma, describing the official response as “shocking and cruel.” In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the rights group urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission […]

August 13, 2025

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Gov. Ododo Flags Off Construction of 12.5Km Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri Road in Ajaokuta

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has flagged off the construction of the 12.5-kilometre Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri rural road, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting agricultural development and improving rural connectivity in the state. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the Kogi state Government House Media Team says the road, being executed under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), is designed to provide year-round access to farmlands, markets, schools, health centres, and other essential […]

August 13, 2025

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Sport

NVBF President Celebrates International Youth Day As Volleyball Leagues Begins

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerian youths on the occasion of the 2025 International Youth Day, reaffirming his unwavering commitment to their development, empowerment, and active participation in sports and national growth. In a goodwill message released through his media assistant on Tuesday in Abuja, Engr. Nimrod commended Nigerian youths for their resilience, creativity, and invaluable contributions towards promoting peace, unity, and socio-economic development across the […]

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Customs, FIRS Target Q1 2026 Single Window Launch

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and the National Single Window (NSW) Secretariat have reaffirmed their commitment to fast-tracking the take-off of the Nigerian National Single Window Project, set for launch in the first quarter of 2026. At a high-level meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), hosted FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, and NSW Project Director, Tola Fakolade, to review progress and fine-tune final integration steps. […]

August 13, 2025

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NSDC, Investors Seal Landmark Deal to Produce 400,000MT of Sugar Annually

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed landmark agreements with four private operators to establish large-scale greenfield projects that will produce a combined 400,000 metric tonnes of sugar every year. The agreements, signed at the NSDC headquarters in Abuja, involve Brent Sugar (Oyo State), Niger Foods (Niger State), Legacy Sugar (Adamawa State) and UMZA (Bauchi State). According to a statement on Tuesday by the council, each operator will develop a 100,000-tonne capacity facility, strategically located across […]

August 13, 2025

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FG Withdraws Criminal Complaint Against Passenger, Music Star in Recent Airport Incidents

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has announced the withdrawal of criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and popular musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, also known as KWAM 1, following recent high-profile incidents of unruly behaviour at Nigerian airports. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday after consultations with key stakeholders in the aviation sector and those involved in the incidents. According to Keyamo, although the episodes were regrettable, they have helped […]

August 13, 2025

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VP Shetima Hails “New” NSITF as Faleye insists Social Insurance Catalyst not Cost

By Chinedu Echianu The Vice President, Kashim Shetima has hailed the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), calling it the "New NSITF," in an apparent approval of the effort of the Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye-led management efforts at repositioning the Fund to better serve Nigerian workers. Vice President Kashim Shetima, who visited the exhibition stand of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF at the ongoing National Manpower Summit holding at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tuesday, was visibly […]

August 13, 2025