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NSITF Committed to Effective Implementation of ECS – Faleye

Oluwaseun Faleye, NSITF Managing Director, addressing a press briefing in Abuja on the Employees’ Compensation Scheme and federal civil service welfare reforms.

By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the effective implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) for federal civil servants. This is as he applauds the Federal Government’s newly unveiled welfare enhancement package for workers in the Federal Civil Service. Faleye gave the […]

NBRDA Assures Farmers of Safety, Benefits of G.M.O Crops

Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha speaking at a farmers’ sensitisation workshop in Kano, explaining the benefits and safety of genetically modified crops in Nigerian agriculture.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has assured Nigerian farmers that modern biotechnology, including genetically modified (GM) technology, is safe, beneficial, and aimed at improving agricultural productivity and livelihoods. He gave the assurance on Monday in Kano during a sensitisation workshop for farmers, extension […]

D.R Congo Sets Up Paramilitary Unit to Secure Mining Sites

Illustration of security personnel guarding a mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the government launches a Mining Guard to protect mineral resources.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the creation of a new paramilitary unit to secure mining sites across the country, which is rich in critical minerals. According to the General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM), the new unit known as the “Mining Guard” is designed as a special paramilitary force to […]

Court Adjourns Suit Seeking ADC, Accord, ZLP, AA Deregistration

Courtroom scene at the Federal High Court in Abuja where a case seeking deregistration of ADC, Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, and Action Alliance was adjourned.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, has adjourned hearing in a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), and Action Alliance (AA), over alleged breaches of Section 225 of the 1999 Constitution. The suit was filed by […]

Nigerians Not Under Siege in South Africa Envoy Ajayi

Temitope Ajayi speaking on national television about the safety of Nigerians in South Africa amid reports of xenophobic tensions and isolated attacks.

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador to South Africa, Temitope Ajayi, has assured that Nigerians living in the country are not under siege amid recent reports of xenophobic tensions. Speaking on a National Television on Monday, Ajayi said both the Nigerian and South African governments are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of […]

Malami Challenges EFCC in Court Over Seized Properties

Abubakar Malami appearing in court in Abuja as he challenges EFCC interim forfeiture order on properties linked to him

By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has launched a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the interim forfeiture of several properties linked to him. In an affidavit before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, Malami denied allegations that the properties are proceeds of […]

NELFUND Disburses Over ₦242bn to 1.38 Million Students Across Nigeria

Illustration of Nigerian students in a tertiary institution benefiting from the NELFUND student loan scheme, which has disbursed funds to over 1.38 million students nationwide

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says a total of 1,388,592 students have so far benefited from its student loan scheme across Nigeria. According to its daily status report released on Monday, the agency disclosed that it has received 1,778,854 applications since the launch of the programme. It notes that 353 new […]

Gunmen Abduct 23 Pupils, Proprietor’s Wife in Kogi

Security personnel at a school facility in Zariagi, Lokoja, following the abduction of 23 pupils and the school proprietor’s wife during a gunmen attack in Kogi State.

By Oluwakemi Kindness Gunmen have abducted 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor following an attack on a school and orphanage facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State. Reports say the incident, which occurred late Sunday, targeted a facility identified as Dahallukitab Group of Schools. 15 of the abducted pupils have […]

Flight FC Gboko Win First Benue State Cup

Flight FC Gboko players celebrating after defeating Lobi Stars FC 1–0 in the Benue State FA Cup final to win their first title

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Flight FC Gboko have made history after edging Lobi Stars FC 1–0 to win their first-ever Benue State FA Cup title in a tightly contested final. The decisive moment came in the 20th minute when Kpamor Gemanen found the back of the net, a strike that ultimately separated both sides in a […]

NDLEA Intercepts IED Components, Drugs Nationwide Crackdown

NDLEA officers inspecting seized illegal drugs and explosive device components recovered during nationwide operations in Niger State, Kwara, Oyo, Edo, and other states.

By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 394 components used in the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Niger State. The agency said the items were recovered from a 26-year-old suspect, Mohammed Aliyu, during a patrol along the Kontagora–Zuru road. He was reportedly conveying the materials in […]

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