England Beat Croatia As DR Congo Shock Portugal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered more excitement on Wednesday as England secured an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, DR Congo earned a historic draw against Portugal, and Colombia began their campaign with a convincing win over Uzbekistan. England made an impressive start to their Group L campaign with a six-goal thriller […]
U.S Grants Permanent Residency to Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States on Tuesday granted permanent residency to Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, bringing an end to months of immigration and legal uncertainty surrounding his stay in the country, according to his lawyer. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the US since January last year for medical treatment, including surgery for […]
NIPSS Confirms Security Incident Near Kuru Campus
By Chinedu Echianu The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, has confirmed a security incident in the vicinity of its campus in the early hours of Monday, assuring the public that the situation has been brought under control. In a statement issued by the Institute’s Head of Public Affairs Department, […]
Focus on Security, Not 2027 Politics, Minority Reps Tell Tinubu
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend all activities related to the 2027 general elections and immediately concentrate on tackling the country’s worsening security and economic challenges. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly, Minority Leader, Rep. Fred Agbedi, said Nigeria was facing […]
Senate Applauds Army for Rescue of Late General’s Wife
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate through its Committee on Army commends the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and other security agencies for the successful rescue of Amina Abubakar, widow of the late Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, during Operation Fansan Yamma in Katsina State. The Committee describes the operation as proof of renewed professionalism and joint resolve […]
Tinubu Urges Governors to Invest in Judicial Infrastructure, Welfare
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors across the country to take greater responsibility for funding judicial infrastructure and improving the welfare of judicial officers. He says strengthening the judiciary should not be left solely to the Federal Government. The President made the appeal on Tuesday during the commissioning of the […]
NILDS, LGAN Partner to Boost Sports Tourism, Investment
By Sofiat Adenekan -Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) have partnered to leverage sports as a tool for tourism promotion, investment attraction, and regional cooperation ahead of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The partnership was formalised through the signing of a […]
Customs, NVBF Back Volleyball Growth as Premier League Kicks Off
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), in partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has officially flagged off the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League in Abuja, unveiling a ₦26 million funding package for participating teams and players while reaffirming its commitment to youth development through sports. The competition, taking […]
NASS Partners NELFUND on expansion of Students Loan Scheme .
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has collaborated with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) , to increase the number of beneficiaries of the scheme from one point six million to seven million to reflect equity and ensure national transformation . Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr , declared that beneficiaries of the scheme which […]
New Abuja Appeal Court Complex Will Boost Justice Delivery- Mensem
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The completion of the new Court of Appeal Abuja Division Building Complex is expected to significantly improve the speed and efficiency of justice delivery in Nigeria’s capital, as judicial authorities seek to address longstanding infrastructure challenges affecting court operations. The facility, commissioned on Monday in Dakibiyu, Abuja, provides the Court of Appeal […]