Reps Open Probe into Alleged ₦5.3tn CBN Revenue Gaps
By Oluwakemi kindness The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) to submit details of unremitted operating surplus and other revenues allegedly owed to the Federal Government by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other […]
Court Remand Three over alleged Guzape Murder
By Oluwakemi Kindness Three suspects have been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre after they were arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court over the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin in Abuja’s Guzape District. Three suspects have been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre after they were arraigned before the Federal Capital […]
Experts Seek Charter for Ethical Religion Reporting in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness Media leaders, human rights advocates and democracy experts have called for a new ethical framework to guide the reporting of religion in Nigeria, warning that sensational coverage, political manipulation of faith and misinformation threaten social cohesion, constitutional rights and democratic governance. The call was made on Monday at a breakfast dialogue on […]
Oil Surges 4% as US-Iran Conflict Escalates
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Global oil prices climbed more than four per cent on Monday after renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran rattled financial markets and reignited fears over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. The latest escalation came just days after both […]
FG Suspends Proposed WAEC, NECO Registration Fee Hike
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday by […]
NSITF, Gambia Deepen Partnership on Workers’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged sustained technical support and deeper collaboration with the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia to strengthen social protection and workers’ welfare across West Africa. The assurance was given by the Managing Director […]
Nigeria Wins 14 Medals at Uganda Para Badminton Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has won 14 medals at the Badminton International Championship, returning home with an impressive haul of nine gold and five silver medals to underline the country’s growing dominance in African para badminton. The championship, held from July 7 to 12, 2026 in Uganda, saw Nigerian athletes excel across the wheelchair and […]
NVBF Releases 14-Man Squad for Zone 3 Nations Cup Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has officially announced a 14-man Senior Men’s National Team to represent the country at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Cup Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The qualification tournament will take place from July 13 to 19, with Nigeria aiming to secure a place at the […]
WABSU Applauds NFF’s Beach Soccer Board Appointment
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for establishing an interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Board, describing the move as a major boost for the growth of the sport in Nigeria and across West Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, WABSU said the decision […]
Tinubu Orders NIMC to Enroll All Nigerians by End of 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enroll every Nigerian in the national identity database before the end of 2026. NIMC Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed the directive while speaking on Sunday on National Television, saying the move is part of the Federal Government’s plan to build […]