Nigeria to Repatriate 1,000 Citizens from South Africa
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Government has commenced plans to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerian citizens from South Africa following growing concerns over anti-immigrant tensions and fears of possible xenophobic attacks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that screening for the voluntary repatriation exercise began on Thursday as authorities prepare for the return of affected […]
Fagbemi Defends Danladi-Salihu’s Emergence
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Sunday Fagbemi, has defended the emergence of Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election, describing him as experienced, competent, and capable of sustaining the developmental achievements of the current administration. Speaking during a television interview, Fagbemi said […]
Defence Minister Pledges Support for a Technology-Driven Nigerian Navy
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Navy with the resources, technology, and operational capabilities needed to build a modern and globally respected naval force. The Defence Minister made the pledge during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Ceremonial Sunset Dinner and […]
Defence Minister Calls For Homegrown Security Technologies To Tackle Insecurity
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has called on Nigerian innovators, startups, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs to channel their expertise toward developing indigenous solutions to the country’s evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Omniverse Africa 3.0 Summit in Lagos, General Musa emphasised that addressing 21st-century security threats requires more than […]
NSITF Prioritising Platform Workers in Social Protection Plans – Faleye
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has disclosed that the Fund is prioritising issues surrounding platform workers, the gig economy and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of work as part of efforts to adapt to emerging workplace realities. Faleye made […]
I stand By My Comments on Politicization of Insecurity – Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his earlier comments in which he urged protesting teachers not to politicize the current insecurity bedeviling the country. Wike has made the comments while addressing protesting members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) FCT chapter who joined their counterparts across […]
Akpabio Urges NILDS to Conduct Induction for New Lawmakers
By ANAYO Akwitti The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) to take charge of induction programmes for newly elected federal lawmakers, as the institute continues to expand its role in legislative training and democratic governance. Akpabio made the recommendation on Thursday, while presiding over […]
Kaduna State University Crowned Maiden NBSL Youth Tournament Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kaduna State University etched their name into the history books as the inaugural champions of the NBSL Youth Tournament after securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Mustard Seed FA in a thrilling final held in Kaduna. The university side delivered a composed and clinical performance to overcome their opponents, capping off an […]
Nigeria Bags Two Gold, Three Bronze Medals at African Taekwondo Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has continued its impressive outing at the ongoing African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, amassing two gold and three bronze medals as the country targets more podium finishes before the competition concludes. President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Tayo Popoola, praised the athletes for their resilience and determination, describing their […]
NSF Mourns 37 Cholera Deaths in Borno, seeks Urgent Intervention
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) expresses deep sorrow over the death of 37 people in the ongoing cholera outbreak in Borno State and called for urgent intervention by the Federal Government to prevent further spread of the disease. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, commiserates […]