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NSC Director General Bukola Olopade addresses media on Favour Ofili’s national status during the CAA U18/U20 Championships in Abuja.

Favour Ofili Still a Nigerian Athlete – NSC

By: Nonso Arinze The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has dismissed reports claiming elite sprinter Favour Ofili has switched allegiance to Turkey. He made the clarification during a World Press Conference for the Confederation of African Athletics U18 and U20 Championships in Abuja. Favour Ofili is not going anywhere. That’s the message from the National Sports Commission following widespread speculation that the Nigerian sprint star […]

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Students attending a digital safety training at JSS Utako, Abuja, organised by CITAD and the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation.

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Students Trained on Cyber Safety as CITAD, Partners Tackle Online Harassment

By: Julian Osamoto In a bid to tackle the growing threat of cyberbullying and promote responsible use of technology among young Nigerians, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation, has launched a cyber safety training for junior secondary school students in Abuja. The program, which held at JSS Zone 1, is part of a broader digital rights and child online protection campaign […]

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Nigeria Police Arrest 28 Over Benue Killings

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 28 suspects linked to the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP said the suspects are believed to be behind the attack that left 47 people dead. He added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend others who took part in the violence. Egbetokun assured Nigerians […]

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US Group Faults Gowon Over Aburi Accord Claims

By Oluwakemi Kindness A United States-based group, Rising Sun, has faulted former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), of allegedly misrepresenting the true reasons behind the collapse of the 1967 Aburi Accord. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the group describes Gowon’s recent claim—that the accord failed because General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu insisted on regional control of the military—as historically inaccurate. The statement, jointly signed by […]

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House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announces public hearings for Nigeria’s 2025 constitutional review.

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Nigeria Constitution Review: Reps Schedule Public Hearings for July 2025

By Oluwakemi Kindness The 10th House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee says it will, in July, begin zonal public hearings across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. The exercise the committee notes will be conducted in two phases to allow citizens share their views on proposed amendments covering governance, security, fiscal federalism, and inclusive representation. This is according to the Deputy Speaker […]

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FG Boosts Awareness on Life Assurance Policy for Civil Servants

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to promote awareness and improve the implementation of its Group Life Assurance Policybfor federal civil servants. Thia is as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), held a capacity-building workshop in Abuja aimed at public sector stakeholders. In a statement, NAICOM says the event brought together representatives […]

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NDLEA Unveils Vision Centre in Abuja to Boost Staff Welfare

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has commissioned a high-tech Vision Centre at its National Headquarters Annex in Abuja as part of efforts to promote and prioritise staff welfare as well as to boost their morale. The facility, a product of strategic partnership between the Agency and the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) and its partner, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, is […]

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NIRSAL MFB Denies ₦215bn Anchor Borrowers Disbursement Claim

By Oluwakemi Kindness NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) has denied recent reports alleging that it disbursed ₦215 billion under the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP), describing them as misleading and factually incorrect. According to the bank, the actual amount disbursed through its verified ABP loan interventions stands at ₦51 billion, a figure it has consistently presented in public disclosures. This clarification corrects what NMFB describes as a "significant discrepancy" in media reports […]

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Hamzat Lawal delivers CODE’s 2024 Annual Report in Abuja, highlighting civic engagement, transparency, and education reform.

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CODE Launches 2024 Report Highlighting Civic Impact Across Africa

By Julian Osamoto Connected Development (CODE), a leading civic organisation, has launched its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year marked by grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, and democratic accountability across Africa. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the organisation’s Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, described 2024 as “The Year of the Active Citizen,” citing widespread community mobilisation, education interventions, and climate advocacy as central themes. “This report reflects our deepened commitment to […]

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