FCT Unveils New Health, Agriculture, Education Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee (FCT EXCO) has approved the procurement of 12 brand-new, fully customized ambulances valued at ₦1.7 billion, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response services across the FCT. The Committee also ratified the procurement of fertilizers for local farmers, reinforcing the Administration’s commitment to food […]
FCT Police Commissioner Redeploys Ushafa DPO Over Unprofessional Conduct
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division over alleged unprofessional conduct. This follows the circulation of a viral video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the DPO slapping a young man on Wednesday, October 22, […]
Team Nigeria Clinches Bronze in African Hockey Cup of Nations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has returned home in high spirits after a remarkable showing at the African Hockey Cup of Nations (ACN) held in Ismailia, Egypt. The men’s national team clinched a bronze medal — their best finish in recent years — capping off a strong continental campaign for the nation. […]
President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Counter-Terrorism Meeting in Rome
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process, launched in 2015 by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, is a global counter-terrorism initiative co-chaired by Jordan and Italy. According to a statement […]
DHQ Denies Coup Attempt Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty to Tinubu’s Government
By Chinedu Echianu The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted military coup. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ described the publication as “malicious” […]
Kano Pillars Retain Amputee Football Championship Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kano Pillars have once again proven their dominance in Nigerian amputee football, successfully defending their title to emerge champions of the 2025 Nigeria National Amputee Football Championship, which concluded in Abuja on Friday. The high-stakes final against Phoenix FC of Lagos lived up to its billing as a battle of skill, grit, […]
Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic, with captain William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and prolific forward Victor Osimhen all making the list. The list released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications […]
Nimrod Hails Standards of CGC Volleyball Premier League
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has praised the standard of play and organisation at the just-concluded first phase of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League in Abuja, describing it as “really challenging but very rewarding.” Speaking after the final games, Nimrod expressed delight at the rising quality […]
No Retiree Will Be Left Behind – PenCom
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Conference on the Workings of the CPS in Abuja, PenCom’s Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, described the gathering as “a continuation of a national conversation that directly impacts the lives, dignity, and future of millions of Nigerian workers and retirees.” Represented by the Acting Commissioner for Technical, Hafiz Kawu-Ibrahim, […]
Team Nigeria Arrives Ghana in High Spirit for Africa Zone 2 Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has touched down in Accra, Ghana, to participate in the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship. The competition which runs from October 3 to 5 will witness a Nigerian contingent made up of young and promising athletes who departed Nigeria yesterday and arrived the same day, immediately settling down to […]