News – Page 45 – Democracy Radio

Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military for Foiling Coup in Benin Republic

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in helping to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Benin following an early morning coup attempt on Sunday. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu authorised immediate military action after receiving two formal requests for urgent support from the Beninoise government. The neighbouring country had sought Nigeria’s assistance to protect […]

December 8, 2025

Economy

WCO Policy Session: Adeniyi Showcases Nigeria’s Customs Reforms

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria's Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has used his first outing as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council to spotlight the country's sweeping customs reforms. According to a statement on Sunday signed by Customs spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, the Customs boss highlighted modernisation gains, faster clearance processes and stronger alignment with international standards as some of the gains of the reforms. Adeniyi, who presided over the 93rd Session of the WCO Policy Commission in Antigua, Guatemala, […]

December 7, 2025

Health

NDLEA Seizes 7.6m Tramadol Pills, 76 Tonnes of Cannabis

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized more than 7.6 million pills of tramadol and 76,273.4 kilograms of cannabis, including Colorado, Loud and Skunk, during intelligence-driven raids across multiple states. The seizure which happens to be one of its largest coordinated operations this year, targeted drug trafficking corridors, transit routes and forest drug hubs, also led to the arrest of several members of drug trafficking networks and the destruction of major cannabis warehouses hidden in […]

December 7, 2025

General

DG NILDS Felicitates Ooni of Ife on 10th Coronation Anniversary

By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on the celebration of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, Prof. Sulaiman described the Ooni’s decade on the throne as the 51st monarch of the revered Ife kingdom as a period defined by peace, transformative leadership, and significant infrastructural development across his domain. […]

December 7, 2025

Business

NEPZA Seeks 10-Year Tax Break for SEZ Investors

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has urged the Federal Government to grant a minimum 10-year tax relief to operators in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to enable them adjust to the country's new tax laws and remain competitive. NEPZA made the appeal during a virtual stakeholder dialogue hosted by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in Abuja. Managing Director of NEPZA, Olufemi Ogunyemi— represented by Haleema Kamba, Director of Corporate Services said the […]

December 7, 2025

4

Sport

Femi Ajilore Football Clinic Clocks Five

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Femi Ajilore Football Clinic (FAFC) on Saturday celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking half a decade of transforming young talents and redefining grassroots football development in the Federal Capital Territory. Founder of the Football Clinic and former Super Eagles midfielder Femi Ajilore, who expressed deep pride and gratitude for the academy’s progress, said "what began like a dream has grown into one of Abuja’s most admired youth-football projects." Ajilore revealed that the clinic has already produced six […]

December 7, 2025 4

Sport

Horvel Angel Crowned HerGame 2025 Champions

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Horvel Angel Academy have been crowned champions of the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Tournament after a commanding 2–0 win over defending champions Fosla Academy in Saturday’s final at the Area 3 Pitch, Abuja. This second edition marked a major milestone for the fast-growing initiative, expanding from an FCT-only competition into a full North Central Regional event featuring 16 teams. Agatha John opened the scoring in the first half before star forward Lilian Odide curled in […]

December 7, 2025

2

Sport

Nigeria Outclass Sierra Leone in West Africa Derby

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria sealed a commanding 36-run win over Sierra Leone in Match 4 of the West Africa Trophy 2025 — a contest that once again lived up to the fierce reputation of the West Africa Derby. After winning the toss, the hosts set the tone with a vibrant batting display, powering their way to 177/6 at the NCF Pitch. Vincent Adewoye anchored the innings with a composed 49 off 34 balls, while Isaac Okpe ignited the […]

December 7, 2025 2

Economy

PenCom Recovers ₦32.27bn, Sanctions Defaulting Employers

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has intensified its enforcement campaign on pension compliance, announcing that it has recovered a total of ₦32.27 billion in unremitted pension contributions and penalties from defaulting employers between June 2012 and September 2025. Of this amount, ₦15.87 billion represents outstanding pension contributions, while ₦16.40 billion were recovered as penalties for delayed remittances. The Commission also recorded major gains in the third quarter of 2025 alone, retrieving ₦2.06 billion (₦775 million in principal […]

December 5, 2025