NSC Unveils Puma Kits, Targets Medal Record
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially unveiled Team Nigeria’s new Puma kits for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, expressing confide FCnce that the country is on course for its most successful outing in the history of the competition. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko said […]
Tinubu Orders New FCT Road After Traders’ Appeal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate construction of another road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after traders and residents along the Old Keffi Road appealed for improved access to their communities. The approval was announced by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during the inauguration of the rehabilitated 15-kilometre Old Keffi Road […]
FG Unveils Major NYSC Reforms, Plans Adire Uniforms
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric and introduce a deployment system that aligns corps members with their academic qualifications. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the plans during a […]
Flooding: NEMA, LASEMA Assess Flood Impact in Lagos
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) have carried out a joint assessment of communities affected by the recent three-day heavy rainfall in Lagos State. The exercise, conducted by NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office in collaboration with LASEMA, was aimed at determining the extent of flood […]
2027 Polls: NCPC Urges Peaceful Campaigns
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged politicians seeking elective office in the 2027 general elections to conduct peaceful campaigns, obey electoral rules, and avoid character assassination. Speaking at the 2026 NCPC Annual General Staff Retreat in Gora, Nasarawa State, Adegbite said aspirants should […]
Police Explain Abuja Security Lockdown Amid Protest Surge
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Security agencies have assured residents that the heightened deployment of personnel and the erection of barricades across parts of Abuja are preventive measures aimed at maintaining public order amid a rise in protest activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The clarification was made on Thursday during a joint media briefing by […]
Iran Mobilises Millions for Khamenei Funeral Amid Fragile US Talks
By Zainab Bakare Iran authorities have called for a massive public turnout at the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country prepares for what could become the largest state funeral in its history amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing indirect negotiations with the United States. Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad […]
Iran-US Talks End Without Breakthrough
By Zainab Bakare Iran and the United States have concluded another round of indirect negotiations in Doha without a major breakthrough, though both sides described the discussions as constructive. The two-day talks focused on implementing provisions of an interim agreement reached earlier, particularly maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the unfreezing of Iranian […]
Troops Neutralise Terrorists in Plateau Operations
By Zainab Bakare Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have intensified offensive operations against suspected terrorists in Plateau State, killing several suspects and recovering weapons in a series of coordinated operations across Jos South and neighbouring communities. According to a statement by the Joint Task Force’s Media Information Officer, Captain Chinonso Oteh, troops of Sector 6 […]
FG Welcomes End of Oyo Teachers’ Strike
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing it as a major victory for dialogue and a boost for uninterrupted learning in public schools. The resolution followed sustained engagements involving the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Government and the leadership of the Nigeria […]