Group rejects religious quotas in NDA admission debate
By Benjamin Ubiri The Gospel Reggae Team Initiative (GRTI) has rejected calls to assess admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) through Christian-Muslim religious ratios, saying concerns about the process should be based on evidence and established admission criteria. The registered non governmental organisation was reacting to a statement attributed to the Abuja Chapter of […]
Ondo Police Arrest Suspected Herbal Drink Producer
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Oloruntoba Babatunde, also known as “Meko,” over the production of a herbal drink suspected to have caused the deaths of 29 residents in Odigbo Local Government Area. The police said about 60 other residents were hospitalised after consuming the suspected herbal […]
All Nigerian Football Players’ Union Backs Tinubu’s NSC Sports Reforms
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The All Nigerian Football Players Union has thrown its full support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sports reform agenda, particularly the ongoing restructuring of football and the wider sports ecosystem under the National Sports Commission (NSC). The union made its position known during a press conference at Ngwo Park in Enugu, where […]
Youth Leaders Demand Police Neutrality in Road Blockade Probe
By Chinedu Echianu The Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria, FNYLPPN, has called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to remain neutral and ensure a transparent investigation into the alleged obstruction of a humanitarian visit by presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, in […]
NAqF Names 35 Coaches for IOC Solidarity Course in Lagos
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has named 35 swimming coaches to participate in the IOC Solidarity Swimming Coaches Course, scheduled for September 15–20, 2026, in Lagos. The five-day coaching programme is being organised under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Solidarity programme, in collaboration with the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and the […]
FG Assures Safety as Unity Colleges Resume Monday
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has assured parents and students of heightened security as all Federal Unity Colleges resume academic activities nationwide on Monday, September 14, 2026. Federal Ministry of Education said it had notified relevant security agencies ahead of the resumption, to step up vigilance around the colleges and their immediate environments. The […]
Bayelsa to Deploy 19 Doctors, 210 Nurses to PHCs
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar The Bayelsa State Government will deploy 19 doctors, 210 nurses and midwives, 185 pharmacy technicians and about 50 laboratory medical technicians to primary healthcare centres across the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, disclose this on Friday while speaking on efforts to improve healthcare delivery at the grassroots. Brisibe […]
IPC Mourns Former GOCOP President Dotun Oladipo
By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos, has paid tribute to former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, Dotun Oladipo, who was laid to rest on Friday. In a statement, the Centre describes Oladipo as a committed journalism professional, media development advocate and strong supporter of ethical journalism, professional standards […]
Adekunle Gold Explains Why He Checked Simi’s Genotype
By Julian Osamoto Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has revealed that checking his wife Simi’s genotype was one of the first things he did before pursuing a relationship with her, saying compatibility was non-negotiable because of the possible implications for their future children. The singer disclosed this while speaking on the One54 Africa podcast, where he […]
ERC Urges NLC, TUC to Resist King’s College Concession
By Chinedu Echianu The Education Rights Campaign, ERC, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to join the opposition to the Federal Government’s concession of King’s College, Lagos. The group described the concession of the federal unity school to the King’s College Old Boys Association, KCOBA, as a further […]