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First Lady Highlights Role of Women in National Security

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria marked 70 years of female participation in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, with First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighting the critical role of women in strengthening national security. At the commemorative event themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” Senator Tinubu lauded the Force for upholding justice, equity, and human dignity while promoting gender inclusion. She praised Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for prioritising […]

December 5, 2025

Sport

Nigeria Crush Zambia, Eye Sierra Leone Clash

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Yellow Greens kicked off their West Africa Trophy campaign with a commanding 19-run victory over Zambia in Abuja. Prosper Useni of No Limit Cricket Club, Benin City, led Nigeria’s performance, earning the game’s Most Valuable Player award for his all-round display. Zambia won the toss and chose to field, but Nigeria responded with a disciplined batting effort to post 138/8 in 20 overs. The Okpe brothers anchored the innings with a 58-run partnership, as Isaac Okpe […]

December 5, 2025

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Sport

Fosla, Horvel Angels Reach Her Game Final

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Her Game Women’s Football Tournament has produced its two finalists, with defending champions Fosla Academy and the resilient Horvel Angels securing victories in Thursday’s semi-finals at the Area 3 Pitch, Abuja. The tournament continues to spotlight the growing depth of women’s football in Nigeria, providing young players with crucial exposure and competitive opportunities. Horvel Angels 2–0 Generation Next Horvel Angels advanced with a confident 2–0 win over Generation Next. Odide Lilian proved decisive, scoring in […]

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Economy

PENGASSAN Pushes for State Police to Curb Insecurity

By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for the creation of state policing. It describes decentralised policing as essential to addressing the country’s growing insecurity. PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo spoke at the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, also highlighting unresolved labour issues and economic pressures affecting oil and gas workers. “Nigerians are tired of one-minute silences and endless condemnations,” Osifo said, demanding that terror financiers be publicly named and […]

December 5, 2025

Agriculture

Akwa Ibom, RTSL, Orixine To Strengthen Framework for Animal Health Bill

By Julian Osamoto Akwa Ibom State has began a review of its Draft Animal Health Bill as stakeholders warn that outdated laws, weak disease surveillance systems are increasing the State’s vulnerability to zoonotic outbreaks and food safety threats. The four days review meeting, which commenced on Tuesday December 2nd in Uyo, brings together officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), Orixine Consulting, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention […]

December 4, 2025

General

PTAD Improves Pension Payouts, Reaffirms Commitment to Pensioners’ Welfare

By Oluwakemi Kindnes The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the welfare of pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in pension management. Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, made the remarks during a one-day training workshop for pension correspondents and online editors held on Thursday in Abuja. The training aimed to update journalists on PTAD’s mandate, operations, and future plans, and to equip them for accurate reporting on […]

December 4, 2025

Security

FCT CP Tightens Security, Warns Journalists Against Panic Reports

By Oluwakemi Kindnes The FCT Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, says the command under his leadership is intensifying security operations across key crime routes across communities, deploying aggressive patrols, stop-and-search teams and rapid-response units to curb rising criminal activities. Speaking during a meeting with journalists on Thursday in Abuja, the CP said the command’s renewed strategy is already producing results, noting that no major violent crime has been recorded in almost three weeks. “We have activated our operations field, and […]

December 4, 2025

Health

NCWS, NDLEA Join Forces in Fight Against Drug Abuse

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for reappointing Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The council described the decision as a national endorsement of Marwa’s leadership and a boost for ongoing efforts against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. Speaking during a courtesy visit to NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, NCWS National President, Edna Azura praised Marwa’s transformative […]

December 4, 2025

Politics

Tinubu nominates Ita Enang, Grace Bent 63 others as Ambassadors Designate

Anayo Akwitti President Bola Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation, a fresh list of 65 ambassadorial nominees. The President's request, read in plenary Thursday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio consists of 34 Career Ambassadors and High Commissioners and 31 Non-Career Ambassadors and High Commissioners, totalling 65 nominees altogether. Notable nominees among the 34 career ambassadorial nominees are Sulu - Gambari Olatunde Ahned from Kwara State, Segun Ige from Edo State while notable among the […]

December 4, 2025