House of Reps Refutes Division Claims Under Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has dismissed reports suggesting cracks within its ranks, declaring that the 10th Assembly remains united under the leadership of Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. In a statement on Sunday in reaction to a Leadership Newspaper publication of August 30, the House described the report as misleading, warning against elevating casual […]
PSC Raises Alarm Over Fake Police Recruitment
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed an online advert claiming that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for 2025 has begun, describing it as false, fictitious, and diversionary. Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement on Saturday, said the Commission has not commenced the process for the […]
Nigeria, Brazil Central Banks Deepen Fintech, Remittance Ties
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Brazil are charting a new path in economic cooperation, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Banco Central do Brasil have agreed to deepen collaboration in fintech, remittances, and financial inclusion. The agreement followed high-level talks between CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca […]
Budget Office to Restore Confidence Amid Delays in Fiscal Reporting
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Budget Office of the Federation has assured Nigerians and development partners of its commitment to transparency in fiscal reporting. This is following mounting concern over delayed Budget Implementation Reports (BIRs). The Office, in a statement, explains that the publication of the reports, pending since the second quarter of 2024, was slowed […]
Kingdom Unity Games Unveils Engr. Joseph as Ambassador
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As preparations gather momentum for the maiden edition of the Kingdom Unity Games Abuja (KUGA) 2025, organizers have announced Engineer Ciroma Joseph as the official Ambassador of the Games. The event, scheduled to hold from September 6 to 13, 2025 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, is a faith-driven sporting initiative designed […]
Nigeria Wins Three More Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
By Arinzech Chukwunonso Nigeria’s weightlifters continued their fine run of form at the ongoing 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India, clinching three gold medals and one bronze on Thursday, August 28, to reinforce the nation’s rising dominance in the sport. Islamiyat Yusuf was the star of the day, powering to victory in the women’s […]
Police Dismantle Syndicate Behind Fake NIMC Verification Platforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a major cyber syndicate running fake National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) verification platforms, arresting eight suspects linked to unauthorized access and data harvesting schemes. The Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), said on Thursday that it shut down 13 out of 14 fraudulent domains designed […]
JCR Reaffirms Afreximbank’s A- Credit Rating, Maintains Stable Outlook
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has reaffirmed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) long-term issuer credit rating at A- with a stable outlook, underscoring the institution’s resilience and growing credibility in global financial markets. The decision reflects JCR’s confidence in Afreximbank’s solid capital base, strong strategic positioning, prudent liquidity policies, and effective […]
Workplace Safety, Social Protection Fundamental Pillars of Social Justice – NSITF Boss
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has emphasized that workplace safety and social protection are not privileges but fundamental pillars of social justice, human dignity, and economic sustainability. Faleye made the assertion on Tuesday in Enugu while delivering the lead paper at Breakout […]
D’Tigress Star Ezinne Kalu Joins Wuhan Shengfan
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso D’Tigress Star Ezinne Kalu, has sealed a move to Wuhan Shengfan of the Chinese Women’s Basketball Association (WCBA), ahead of the 2025/26 season. Kalu, a long-serving guard for the national team, D’Tigress, switches to Wuhan after a stellar year with Zhejiang, where she emerged as one of the league’s most reliable performers. […]