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NAICOM, FRSC Launch Joint Committee to Enforce Compulsory Motor Insurance

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have inaugurated a Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance, a key step toward implementing the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The inauguration, held at NAICOM Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, underscores both agencies’ commitment to road safety, insurance compliance, and prompt compensation for accident victims. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, commended the FRSC […]

October 29, 2025

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NDLEA Vows to Forfeit Nightclubs Hosting Drug Parties

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to clamp down on the growing culture of drug parties in Nigeria, warning that hotels and nightclubs found promoting or tolerating such activities risk immediate forfeiture to the Federal Government. NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Retired), gave the warning on Wednesday during the agency’s annual commendation and award ceremony held in Abuja, where he reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking in the country. […]

October 29, 2025

Economy

Customs, NAPTIP Strengthen Ties to Tackle Human Trafficking

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to combat human trafficking and the illegal trade in endangered species. Adeniyi made this pledge, when the NAPTIP Director-General, Binta Adamu, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada said the Customs boss, while […]

October 29, 2025

Education

NILDS, UNIBEN Celebrate Academic Excellence at 9th Postgraduate and 4th HND Convocation

By Chinedu Echianu The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in collaboration with the University of Benin (UNIBEN), held its 9th Postgraduate and 4th Higher National Diploma (HND) Convocation Ceremony on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Institute’s Permanent Site in Abuja. The event attracted top academics and dignitaries from across the country as the two institutions celebrated another milestone in their partnership. A total of 79 graduates were honoured during the ceremony — 51 with Master’s degrees, […]

October 29, 2025

Sport

SWAN Honours Edeh with National Merit Award

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named Paul Edeh, the Chairman of the Benue State Football Association (BSFA), as one of the distinguished recipients of its prestigious National Merit Award of Recognition. The move is in honour of what described as his remarkable contributions to sports development and humanitarian service in Nigeria. According to an official statement issued by the SWAN @60 Media and Publicity Committee, and signed by Chimezie Anaso (Chairman) and Hembadoon […]

October 29, 2025

Gen Z activists and students during a peaceful rally in Abuja calling for transparency in the appointment of the next INEC Chairman.

Security

Tinubu Removes Convicted Kidnappers, Drug Peddlers From Pardon List

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has signed instruments of release formally granting pardon and clemency to selected individuals convicted of various offences across the country. The move follows consultations with the Council of State and public opinion, leading to a review of the initial list of recommended beneficiaries. Under the President’s constitutional powers of prerogative of mercy, exercised pursuant to Section 175(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the reviewed list excludes individuals convicted of serious crimes […]

October 29, 2025

Sport

27th NUGA Games: Rugby Secures Spot as One of 22 Sports

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Rugby has been officially confirmed among the 22 events approved for the 27th Nigeria University Games (NUGA), scheduled to take place at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, from November 6 to 16, 2025. The inclusion was announced by the organisers of NUGA, who listed rugby alongside other featured sports such as athletics, football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, boxing, judo, taekwondo, badminton, chess, scrabble, and e-sports, among others. Reacting to the news, President of the Nigeria […]

October 29, 2025

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Presidency Hails Speedy Confirmation of Service Chiefs by Senate.

By Anayo Akwitti Few hours after confirmation of appointments of new Service Chiefs by the Senate on Wednesday, the presidency has reacted to it with elation. Specifically the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matter, Senator Basheer Lado in a personally signed statement, expressed happiness on the smooth screening and confirmation of appointments of the Service Chiefs by the Senate. Senator Lado in the statement said: "As the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, I facilitated […]

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South African Air Force Chief Commends Nigerian Air Force’s Professionalism

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its professionalism, innovation, and operational excellence, describing it as a model of homegrown airpower development on the African continent. Mbambo gave the commendation during his official visit to the Headquarters Tactical Air Command (TAC) in Makurdi, Benue State, on Monday, October 28, 2025. According to a statement shared on the NAF’s official X handle on […]

October 29, 2025