Reps Demand Evidence as Lawmaker Alleges Bribes for Bills, Motions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it will summon Rep. Ibrahim Usman Auyo (APC, Jigawa) to defend his viral claim that lawmakers receive payments to sponsor motions, bills, and petitions or face possible disciplinary action. House spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., satated this in a statement on Friday following remarks, made in a […]
NAICOM Begins Recapitalisation as NIIRA 2025 Increases Capital Floor
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced the commencement of a sweeping recapitalisation exercise for insurance and reinsurance companies in Nigeria. This follows the enactment of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on July 31, 2025. Under the new law, the Minimum […]
Nigeria Customs Vows No Retreat on B’Odogwu Rollout, Warns on Cyberattacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirm its commitment to the full deployment of its Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), codenamed *B’Odogwu*. This is as it warns that recent cyber attacks targeting the platform amount to economic sabotage. Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi gave the assurance during a high-level stakeholders’ […]
PenCom Plans 75% Salary Pensions, Health Cover for Retired Police
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled plans to raise police pensions to 75 per cent of an officer’s final salary before retirement and introduce a health insurance scheme for retired officers, as part of sweeping reforms to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). PenCom’s Director General, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed the measures […]
FG to Begin Drug Tests for University Students – NDLEA
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government will soon commence mandatory drug tests for all returning and newly admitted students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) retired Brigadier General Mohamed Buba-Marwa, made the policy announcement in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated this during the commissioning of 46 newly procured […]
Kalu Hails Tinubu, Celebrates Oriaku’s FCC Appointment
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he describes as a clear demonstration of inclusivity and regional balance in recent federal appointments. Kalu’s praise comes on the heels of the appointment of Obinna Oriaku, former Abia State Commissioner for Finance, as the Federal […]
IGP, Alaafin, Monarchs Unite for Grassroots Peace
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, reaffirmes the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to partnering with traditional rulers to strengthen grassroots security and foster sustainable peace across the country. Egbetokun made the pledge when he received a delegation of prominent Southwest monarchs, led by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, […]
Minister of Justice Seeks Community Hard Labour for Drug Offenders
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called for the introduction of community-based hard labour sentences for convicted drug offenders as part of efforts to deter illicit drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking at an event hosted by the National Drug Law […]
Abuja’s Groovy December Festival Eyes ₦11tn Tourism Windfall
By Oluwakemi Kindness Abuja is set to take centre stage in Nigeria’s tourism calendar with the launch of Abuja Groovy December, a 16-day mega festival aiming to tap into the over ₦11 trillion in tourism revenue projected for 2025. The festival scheduled to debut this December will feature more than 35 events across music, culture, […]
Gov. Ododo Flags Off Construction of 12.5Km Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri Road in Ajaokuta
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has flagged off the construction of the 12.5-kilometre Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri rural road, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting agricultural development and improving rural connectivity in the state. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the Kogi state Government House Media Team says the road, being […]