FAO, WFP Warn of Global Famine Risk Amid Funding Shortfalls
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Two United Nations food agencies have sounded the alarm that millions more people worldwide could face famine if urgent funding gaps are not addressed. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday that conflict and violence remain the primary drivers of acute food insecurity in […]
NEMA, IOM Receive 180 Returnees from Libya
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the safe return of 180 stranded Nigerians from Libya, as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate vulnerable citizens from crisis-hit countries. The returnees, who arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, around 7:00 p.m. on November 11, 2025, were received […]
US, UK Join NDLEA Probe of 1,000kg Cocaine Bust at Tincan Port
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a major joint investigation with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to uncover the cartel behind the 1,000 kilograms of cocaine intercepted at the PTML Terminal, Tincan Island Port, Lagos. The shipment, described as […]
NSITF Empowers 19 More Beneficiaries Under Employees’ Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has empowered 19 additional beneficiaries under its vocational rehabilitation programme for injured workers, reaffirming its commitment to providing social protection and restoring dignity to Nigerian workers. The empowerment ceremony, held at the Fund’s Mainland office in Lagos, was part of the ongoing implementation of the […]
JUST IN: Protests Rock National Assembly Over Stalled Confirmation of NERC Nominee
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Fresh tension erupted in Abuja on Tuesday as protesters stormed the National Assembly, demanding the immediate confirmation of Abdullahi Ramat, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The demonstrators — made up of civil society groups, rights activists, and Ramat’s supporters — marched around the National […]
NAFDAC Confirms Final Ban on Sachet Alcohol, Small Bottles by December
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has drawn a firm line under Nigeria’s sachet alcohol debate — announcing that by December 2025, the production and sale of all alcoholic drinks in sachets and bottles under 200ml will be completely banned, with no more extensions. NAFDAC’s Director General, […]
School for the Gifted, Gwagwalada Wins 10th National Legislative Quiz Competition
By Oluwakemi Kindness The School for the Gifted, Gwagwalada, Abuja, has emerged winner of the 10th National Quiz Competition on the Legislature and Democracy for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria, organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) The school scored 70 points to clinch the top prize at the grand finale […]
NILDS, Benin Republic Partner to Strengthen Legislative Capacity, Governance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has emphasised that the quality of governance in any nation depends on the strength of its policy-making and legislative institutions. He made the remark while declaring open a five-day legislative workshop organised by NILDS in collaboration with […]
ANSFA Hails Governor Soludo’s Re-Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) has congratulated the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his victory at the November 8 gubernatorial elections. ANSFA described the triumph as a testament to Soludo’s “visionary leadership and deep connection with the people.” In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, the […]
Stakeholders Describe NILDS Quiz Catalyst for Youth Leadership, Stronger Democracy
By: Oluwakemi Kindness As Nigeria continues to seek ways to deepen democratic participation, stakeholders have commended the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) for using education to build civic awareness among young people. Speaking at the opening of the 10th edition of the NILDS National Quiz Competition in Abuja, a member of the […]