NSITF Pushes for Stronger Legal Enforcement of Employees’ Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has called for stronger legal enforcement mechanisms to ensure full compliance with the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), 2010 — a law designed to improve workers’ welfare and promote safer workplaces across the country. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, […]
2026 National Hockey Super League Kicks Off in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso It was a thrilling atmosphere on Saturday at the Hockey Pitch of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as the 2026 National Hockey Super League officially kicked off in grand style. The championship, which runs from November 1 to 9, brings together the best of Nigerian hockey — with 13 men’s teams […]
Paul Edeh Raises Awareness on Need for Women to Invest in Women’s Football
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Founder of Naija Ratels Football Club and President of the Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barrister Paul Edeh, has called on Nigerian women to take the lead in funding and managing women’s football. He insists that true gender equality in sports will only be achieved when women begin to invest in the […]
Wike Applauds Court Ruling Halting PDP Convention
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned 2025 National Convention until it complies with all statutory requirements. Speaking on Friday after a meeting of PDP leaders and stakeholders in […]
Major General Waidi Shaibu Takes Over as Nigeria’s 25th Chief of Army Staff
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has confirmed a seamless leadership transition as Major General Waidi Shaibu officially assumed office as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at a colourful ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The event marked the formal handover of command from the outgoing COAS and newly appointed Chief of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wike Refutes Reports of Media Ban, Prioritizes Education and Security
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted reports alleging that the Presidency banned him from holding media chats, describing the claim as false, baseless, and politically motivated. Speaking during his monthly media parley in Abuja, following a 20-day project flag-off and commissioning exercise, the Minister urged Nigerians to […]