NDLEA Urges Youths to Embrace Skills Over Drugs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has urged Nigerian youths to embrace skills acquisition programmes as protection against drug abuse and crime. Marwa spoke in Abuja at the launch of a youth empowerment initiative by Grassroots Bridge Builders, a non-governmental organisation. He said […]
Kwara, Benue attacks: Speaker Abbas calls for more action against killings
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, condemns in strong terms the latest killings in Kwara and Benue States, which have left over a hundred persons dead. In a Statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media, Musa Krishi, Tajudeen, expresses concern that innocent citizens keep losing their lives […]
Reps Probes Gurara II Hydropower Project Dispute
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has begun deliberations on a petition over a long-running dispute between Abuja Power Company Limited (APCL) and the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation regarding the proposed Gurara II Hydropower Project in Niger State. The Chairman of the committee, Sada Soli, said the petition —pitting APCL against […]
Reps Constitutes Conference Committee on Electoral Act Amendments
By Oluwakrmi Kindness The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan Conference Committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, in line with parliamentary procedure for reconciling differences between versions passed by both Chambers of the National Assembly. The development was conveyed through an internal correspondence issued on Wednesday by the Clerk of the House, Dr. […]
Reps Begin Probe of 19-Year Port, Airport Concessions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives in Tuesday inaugurated an Ad-Hoc Committee to review the performance of concessionaires managing federal ports, airport terminals, and related shipping activities from 2006 to 2025. The review aims to determine whether concession arrangements have delivered value for money, improved service standards, and enhanced government revenue over the 19-year […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Growth as Niger State Turns 50
By Mustapha Musa The Federal Government has restated its commitment to inclusive growth, national unity, and sustainable development as Niger State celebrates its 50th anniversary. In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the golden jubilee is not just a celebration of time but a tribute to […]
NDLEA Launches Programme to Help Farmers Quit Illicit Drug Cultivation
By Oluwakemi Kindness In a bid to shift from raids and crop destruction to livelihood support, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched Africa’s first alternative development programme aimed at helping farmers move away from illicit cannabis cultivation. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday, by NDLEA Chairman Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa […]
PDP Sets March for Convention, as Wike Declares Oyo Interest
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its National Convention in Abuja, where new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and other statutory organs will be elected. This was part of resolutions reached at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday, February […]
CBN Sets New Priorities to Strengthen Nigeria’s Fintech Ecosystem
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has outlined new policy priorities focused on regulatory coordination, stronger supervisory capacity and responsible, scalable innovation to sustain growth and protect the integrity of the country’s fintech ecosystem. In a new assessment report released on Monday, the apex bank said Nigeria’s fintech landscape has grown rapidly, […]
PISE-P, BKF to Sponsor UTME Registration for 5,000 Abia Students
By: Oluwakemi Kindness The Peace in South East Project (PISE-P) and the Benjamin Kalu Foundation (BKF) have announced a new initiative to provide free UTME registration for 5,000 students across Abia State. The programme will cover the full Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration fees for beneficiaries drawn from all 17 Local Government Areas […]