Germany Donates Modern Canine Facility to Boost NDLEA’s War on Drugs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has received a major boost in its fight against narcotics with the commissioning of a modern canine facility in Ikeja, Lagos. The project was built and donated by the German government. Speaking at the inauguration on Friday, NDLEA Chairman/CEO Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) […]
Day 6 CGC Volleyball: Sunshine Spikers Rally Past Kano Pillars
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 6 of the 2025 Controller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League delivered a blend of five-set thrillers, clean sweeps, and statement victories as the first phase of the competition intensified in Abuja. In the men’s division, Sunshine Spikers came from behind to stun Kano Pillars 3-1. After dropping the first […]
Smart Policing: Nigeria Police Begins Criminal Database Training
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has begun training officers who will operate its new criminal database systems, a move aimed at shifting policing in Nigeria from reactive responses to intelligence-led crime fighting. The systems will serve as a central memory for the justice process, recording arrests, cases, and convictions and will help track […]
Tinubu Flags Off 2025 NCPC Delayed Easter Pilgrimage in Owerri
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s (NCPC) 2025 delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. According to a statement signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka, the ceremony, which took place at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, was performed on the […]
PenCom, TUC Partner to Safeguard Nigerian Workers’ Pensions
By Oluwakemi Kindness By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its commitment to work more closely with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to strengthen pension compliance and safeguard the retirement savings of Nigerian workers PenCom Director General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the TUC […]
INEC Declares FCT Area Council Election Campaigns Open
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared campaigns open for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. It stated that political parties participating in the exercise are now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public from Wednesday September 24th 2025 and end at midnight on Thursday February 19th […]
NNL Lands Over ₦494m Sponsorship Deal with betPawa
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria National League (NNL) has secured a groundbreaking one-year sponsorship package valued at more than ₦494 million from Africa’s leading betting and gaming company, betPawa — a partnership designed not just to strengthen the league, but to directly empower its players. At the heart of the agreement is the revolutionary “Locker […]
Over 150 Construction Deaths in 2024: NSITF Boss Calls for Urgent Safety Overhaul
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s construction sector has recorded more than 150 deaths from site accidents in 2024, a grim statistic that underscores the urgent need for stronger safety standards. Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, raised the alarm while delivering a keynote address as special guest of honour […]
SSANU, NASU Extend Strike Ultimatum, Warn of Nationwide Action
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have granted the Federal Government a two-week extension to address unresolved welfare issues affecting university staff nationwide. The unions, acting through the Joint Action Committee had initially given the government a seven-day ultimatum but extended it after meetings […]
Nollywood Actress, Mercy Aigbe Mourns Mother
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is in mourning following the death of her mother, Abisola Grace Owodunni, whom she described as her greatest teacher and source of strength. The actress announced the sad news on Instagram on September 24, 2025, with a solemn post that included candle and heart emojis, symbolizing love and […]