2026 World Cup Ends Without Major Security Incident – FBI
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, says the United States recorded no major security incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a post on Sunday on his official X account, Patel describes the tournament as the largest sporting event in history, saying it attracted record attendance […]
Andy Burnham Becomes Latest UK Prime Minister
By Oluwakemi Kindness Andy Burnham will officially become Britain’s new Prime Minister on Monday, taking over from Keir Starmer after the Labour leader resigned just two years in office. Burnham is expected to be invited by King Charles III to form a new government before delivering his first address outside 10 Downing Street. In his […]
Reps Probe PFIPC Inclusion in 2026 Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives is set to inaugurate an ad hoc committee on Monday to investigate the controversial inclusion of the unestablished Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the 2026 Appropriation Act. This comes as fresh concerns emerge over the exclusion of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, from the […]
Spain Beat Argentina to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, bringing the curtain down on a memorable 2026 tournament. Having dominated possession and dictated the pace for much of the encounter, La […]
FG Deploys Digital Tools to Cut Business Regulation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says it is using digital technology to reduce regulatory bottlenecks that undermine businesses, describing excessive regulation as a major drag on Nigeria’s economy. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan-Enoh, stated this at the weekend in Abuja at the launch of the Digital Standards Platform […]
Tinubu Pledges Inclusive Infrastructure for All Nigerians
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to extending quality infrastructure to every part of Nigeria, declaring that no community will be left behind in the Renewed Hope Agenda. The President made the pledge on Friday while commissioning the reconstructed Arab/Gbazango Road in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, the final project in […]
CSOs Demand Tougher Power Reforms For Clean Energy
By Oluwakemi Kindness Civil society organisations have called for stronger consumer protection, tougher action against electricity crimes and greater public participation in West Africa’s clean energy transition.Civil society organisations have called for stronger consumer protection, tougher action against electricity crimes and greater public participation in West Africa’s clean energy transition. This is as they warned […]
NDLEA, NCC Sign Anti-Drug, Anti-Piracy Pact
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have sealed a strategic partnership aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in drug trafficking, copyright piracy and other organised crimes across Nigeria. The two agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Friday, […]
Nigeria Customs releases N7.61bn pension to 4,237 retirees
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for immediate payment to 4,237 retired officers, as Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi reaffirmed his commitment to improving retirees’ welfare. A statement on Friday by Abdulahi Maiwada says Adeniyi announced the disbursement during a dialogue with retired […]
INEC Strenghten Cyber Systems Ahead of 2027 Election
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reviewed its cybersecurity systems, data infrastructure and disaster recovery plans as part of preparations for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and his delegation. Amupitan […]