Fatodu elected to Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Board
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, NAqF, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, has been elected into the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Board, marking another significant milestone for Nigerian aquatics. The Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Board comprises 22 countries across West and Central Africa, and Fatodu’s election is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s voice in the […]
Junior Female YellowGreens Beat Uganda in World Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have opened their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 campaign on a winning note, securing a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Uganda U19 Women in Tanzania. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Uganda struggled against Nigeria’s disciplined bowling attack, managing just 59 runs […]
NSITF MD mourns NLC scribe Ugboaja
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed profound sadness over the death of the General Secretary of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. Faleye described Ugboaja’s passing as a huge loss to the labour movement, saying he stood firm for the […]
Kubwa Building Collapse: FEMD Rescues Two Trapped Residents
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has rescued two residents trapped in the rubble of a collapsed one-storey residential building in Kubwa, Abuja. The building, located at Kubwa 2/2 by Yellow Page, reportedly collapsed at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday. According to a statement signed by FEMD spokesperson, Nkechi Isa, […]
HURIWA Demand Rescue of 15 Abducted NYSC Members in Kogi
By Anayo Akwitti The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the reported abduction of 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Kogi State, demanding their immediate and safe rescue. The group say the corps members were abducted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, while returning from the NYSC orientation camp in Bayelsa […]
Kogi APC Chairman Killed, One Abducted in Highway Attack
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Gunmen have killed the All Progressives Congress chairman in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Ishaq Yunusa, and abducted another occupant of his vehicle. The attack occurred on Thursday around 5pm along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway, near Ojuwo Olijo in Ofu Local Government Area. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP […]
FG Backs Proposed National Forest Association of Nigeria
By Anayo Akwitti The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the proposed National Forest Association of Nigeria, saying the body will strengthen coordination, boost investment and drive sustainable development across the forest sector. Felicia Udeh, Assistant Director at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, gave the assurance at a national stakeholders’ meeting held […]
Barau Urges Kano North Residents to Back Tinubu, APC
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has urged residents of Kano North Senatorial District to close ranks behind President Bola Tinubu, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party gears up for the 2027 elections. Jibrin made the appeal on Wednesday while receiving two delegations from Dambatta […]
Abia at 35: Kalu Highlights Pensions, Jobs, Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged Abia State to sustain its gains in peace, security and good governance as the state marks 35 years. Kalu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, says the progress recorded should translate into better livelihoods, jobs and […]
NDLEA Trains 100+ Counsellors to Improve Addiction Treatment
By Oluwakemi Kindness NDLEA has begun training more than 100 counsellors across the country to improve the quality of care for people undergoing treatment for drug and substance-use disorders. The agency says the training will equip its counsellors with modern therapeutic skills and ensure that people seeking help at its rehabilitation centres receive more consistent, […]