SON Warns Inaccurate Measurements Threatens Trust, Economy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, has warned that inaccurate measurements in sectors such as fuel dispensing, healthcare, food production, and manufacturing could weaken public trust and hurt Nigeria’s economic growth. Director General and Chief Executive of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, stated this on Wednesday during the 2026 World Metrology Day celebration […]
NDC Clears Peter Obi for 2027 Presidential Primary
By Chinedu Echianu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been cleared to contest the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the chairman of the party’s National Screening Committee, Sam Egwu, in a video shared on the party’s official X […]
Gender Balance Key to Nigeria’s Development — Hadiza Usman
By Chinedu Echianu The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman, says Nigeria’s development goals cannot be achieved unless the executive, legislature and public institutions deliberately create opportunities for the empowerment, inclusion and leadership advancement of women across the country. Speaking at the 2026 Young Women’s Leadership Conference (YWLC) in Abuja, […]
Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Squads for Unity Cup, Friendlies
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head coach, Eric Chelle has named two strong Super Eagles squads for the upcoming Unity Cup invitational tournament in London and high-profile international friendlies against Poland and Portugal next month. The Malian tactician retained a balanced mix of experienced stars and emerging talents as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup […]
NDLEA Smashes Nigerian–Mexican Meth Cartel
By Oluwakemi Kindness, The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled a highly sophisticated Nigerian–Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate. The agency said it also arrested the cartel kingpin, three Mexican nationals, and six other suspects, while recovering drugs and precursor chemicals valued at over ₦480 billion from a clandestine laboratory in Ogun State. […]
INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 Polls
By AL-Kadriya Abdullahi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled plans to deploy more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general elections, underscoring the enormous scale of preparations already underway for the nationwide exercise. The deployment is expected to play a central […]
TUC Expels 11 Members, Suspends 15 Over Alleged Disobedience
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has expelled 11 officers and members while suspending 15 others over what it described as “flagrant disobedience” to resolutions and decisions of its National Executive Council (NEC). The disciplinary actions were announced in a communiqué issued after an emergency NEC meeting held on May 18, 2026, […]
DG NILDS Withdraws from Kwara APC Governorship Race
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has officially withdrawn from the race for the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket in Kwara State ahead of the party’s primaries. Prof. Sulaiman announced his decision in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the move followed extensive consultations and […]
SEC Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle from June 1, 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major reform in Nigeria’s capital market, introducing a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions effective June 1, 2026. The move is aimed at improving market efficiency, strengthening risk management, reducing counterpart exposure, and aligning Nigeria with global capital market standards. Final […]
We Lost 17 Officers — IGP Disu Honours Fallen Policemen
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has paid tribute to 17 Police Mobile Force officers killed in a terrorist attack in Yobe State, as fresh attention turns to the growing risks faced by security forces in Nigeria’s insurgency zones. Disu led a memorial parade on Tuesday at Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in […]