NSCDC Deploys 3,000 Personnel for October 1 FCT Celebrations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations on October 1. The FCT Command said the deployment is aimed at strengthening security, maintaining law and order, and protecting lives and property before, during and after the […]
Kalu Celebrates Abbas at 61, Hails Speaker’s Leadership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, on his 61st birthday, describing him as a leader committed to strengthening the National Assembly and democratic institutions. Kalu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, on Wednesday, commended Abbas […]
Troops, Police Launch Forest Search for 47 Abducted Farmers
By Oluwakemi Kindness A joint team of Nigerian military and police personnel has moved into a forest in Niger State in a fresh effort to rescue more than 47 farmers abducted by suspected bandits. The operation is taking place around Mukura village in the Kasuwan-Garba District of Mariga Local Government Area. The Niger State Police […]
Turkish Prosecutors Move to Freeze Former Minister’s Assets
By Oluwakemi Kindness Turkish prosecutors have moved to freeze the assets of former minister and senior ruling party official Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya and her husband, Ilyas Kaya, amid an investigation into an investment fund scandal. In a statement on Tuesday, prosecutors said they had sent a letter to relevant institutions seeking the freezing of […]
LISDEL: 1 in 8 Nigerians with hypertension has BP controlled
By Julian Osamoto The Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development, LISDEL, says only 12.4 per cent of Nigerians living with hypertension have their blood pressure under control. The organisation made the disclosure in a statement to mark World Heart Day, warning that awareness campaigns will have limited impact unless Nigerians can afford continuous treatment. According to […]
TUC Backs Shehu Mohammed-Led ASCSN
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has reaffirmed its recognition of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, leadership led by Comrade Shehu Mohammed. In a circular signed by its Secretary General, Nuhu Toro, the TUC says its position followed the outcome of the ASCSN Delegates Conference held in […]
Chona, Friends FC Thrash Future Hope 5–0 in FCT League 2
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chona & Friends FC recorded a commanding 5–0 victory over Future Hope FC in the FCT FA League 2, with five different scorers finding the net. Chekwuma Henry opened the scoring in the 10th minute after being set up by Effiong Abraham, before Chekwube Okoh doubled the advantage in the 25th […]
Six Abu Dhabi Academy Players Move to Dubai
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Six players from Abu Dhabi Football Academy have relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and begun training with a new club, following support from the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Niger State Governor, Sadiq Yusuf, popularly known as “D’Cos”. The players completed their move to Dubai and took part in […]
RMRDC: 30% raw materials law could create 1.2m jobs
By Victoria Victor, Adisa Halima The Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC says, a proposed law requiring at least 30% local processing of raw materials before export could create more than 1.2 million skilled jobs within five years, Director-General RMRDC, Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, said the measure could also help conserve foreign exchange and increase […]
NASS to Translate Laws Into Local Languages, Curb Fake Records
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly is set to translate Nigerian laws into Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo and other local languages to make legislation easier for citizens to access and understand. The Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Henry Nwawuba, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while declaring open the 2026 National Assembly […]