NILDS DG Speaks at Oxford, Presents Leadership Book
By: Uju Nwachukwu The Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, during the Executive Education programme; the Oxford High Performance Leadership Programme, at Said Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, addressed fellow participants on his leadership journey, reflecting on his formative years and the challenges he […]
Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Gombe, Kaduna Join Rugby Rising Initiative
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Gombe and Kaduna states have joined the Rugby Rising initiative, a grassroots development programme aimed at expanding female participation in sports and empowering young girls through rugby across Nigeria. The initiative is a collaborative project involving World Rugby, Rugby Africa and the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), designed to […]
NIS Launches South-South Zonal Centre in Benin
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has concluded arrangements to commence full operations of its South-South Zonal Training Centre in Benin City, Edo State. The move aimd at strengthening grassroots sports development and professional coaching education in the region. The Director-General, of the Institute, Comrade Philip Shaibu, disclosed this during a courtesy […]
Reps Summon Discos Over Power Failure, Alleged Misuse of Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has summoned electricity distribution companies over persistent power outages, alleged misuse of intervention funds, and poor accountability in Nigeria’s power sector. Thirteen years after the privatisation of electricity distribution, the House Ad hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 expressed anger over the […]
Speaker Urges Security Agencies to Rescue Abducted Kaduna Worshippers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has charged security agencies to immediately rescue worshippers abducted by suspected terrorists in Kaduna State and ensure the arrest of those responsible. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, Speaker Abbas […]
Nigeria Records Over 4% Growth as Inflation Falls — Minister
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s economy has recorded growth above four per cent while inflation has fallen sharply, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. The minister spoke during an interview with CNN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Oduwole said the improvement reflects the […]
Southern Kaduna Leaders Declare Fasting After 177 Worshippers Abducted
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has announced a two-day fasting and prayer programme following the abduction of 177 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as disturbing, unprecedented and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, […]
Deputy Speaker Orders Immediate Repair of Ozuitem–Uzuakoli Road
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has directed contractors handling the 5.5km Ozuitem–Uzuakoli Road in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State to immediately fix a failed section, insisting the road will not be commissioned until the defects are fully addressed. According to a statement issued by his […]
Reforms, Private Sector Key to Nigeria’s Job Creation – Tuggar
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, says Nigeria’s job-creation strategy is being driven by far-reaching macroeconomic reforms and a deliberate focus on private sector–led growth. Speaking at the Africa Jobs Engine Panel on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Tuggar said the Tinubu administration is prioritizing the restoration of […]
Nigeria No Longer Safe Haven for Drug Cartels – Marwa
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), says Nigeria has effectively shut its doors to criminal drug networks following sweeping enforcement successes recorded over the past five years. Marwa made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at the 11th Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CCEO) Awards and […]