Senate Advances Bill to Empower Medical College to Award PhDs
By Anayo Akwitti A bill seeking to grant the National Postgraduate Medical College powers to award Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical medicine, dentistry, and related fields has passed second reading in the Senate. The upper chamber, also, amended the Act establishing the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to ensure the agency enjoys institutional independence, […]
NSC Offers Youth Olympic Medalists Up to $3,000 for Tuition
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced cash rewards of $3,000, $2,500 and $2,000 for Nigerian athletes who win gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, with the money to be channelled into their tuition. The announcement came on Tuesday in Abuja as the […]
Popoola Pledges International Exposure for Para-Taekwondo Athletes
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Grand Master Tayo Popoola, has pledged greater support for para-taekwondo athletes, with plans to create more opportunities for their participation in international competitions. Popoola gave the assurance at the closing ceremony of the 14th Korean Ambassador Cup Taekwondo Championship in Abuja, reaffirming the federation’s commitment […]
Five Children Die as Water Tanker Hits School Tricycle in Gombe
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Five children from the same family have died after a water tanker ran over a commercial tricycle conveying them to school. The accident occurred on Tuesday at Kanadi Academy Junction in Buba Shango, Gombe state. The children, members of the Mansir Adamu family residing in Jekadafari, were travelling to their respective schools […]
NTF Hails Navy for Discipline at Korean Ambassador Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) has commended the Nigerian Navy team for winning the Most Disciplined Team award at the 14th Korean Ambassador Cup Taekwondo Championship in Abuja. NTF President, Grand Master Tayo Popoola, praised the team for its discipline, fair play and exemplary sportsmanship throughout the competition. Popoola said the Navy […]
Tinubu Seeks House Approval for N269.45bn Promissory Notes
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a ₦269.45 billion promissory note programme to settle verified outstanding liabilities owed by the Federal Government. In a request transmitted to the legislature on Tuesday and read by the Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the President sought approval for the establishment and expansion of […]
CJN Warns Judges Against Conflicting Orders Ahead of 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged judges to guard against forum shopping and conflicting court orders as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Kekere-Ekun gave the warning during the opening session of the 2026 Roundtable for Heads of Courts in Abuja, stressing that political pressure must not […]
37 Miners Died From Suffocation in NSCDC Custody – Panel
By Oluwakemi Kindness A Federal Government investigative committee has found that 37 suspected illegal miners suffocated while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The committee chairman and former Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services, Jonathan Kure, disclosed the finding on Tuesday while presenting the […]
Reps Urge FG to Increase Funding for Public Tertiary Institutions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for public tertiary institutions to reduce their reliance on student fees and other charges. The lawmakers also called on the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to engage institutional managers on suspending fee increases and reviewing […]
PenCom Targets Freelancers, artisans, Others with pension plans
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is targeting freelancers, artisans, technology professionals and content creators with personal pension plans, urging young Nigerians to start saving early for retirement. PenCom Director-General Omolola Oloworaran said early financial planning was essential as more young people pursued flexible employment and independent careers. Speaking at the youth engagement […]