Experts Fault DSS Bills Over Funding, Duplication Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness Three proposed security reform bills before the National Assembly came under scrutiny on Thursday as stakeholders raised concerns over funding structures, institutional duplication, and possible conflicts within Nigeria’s intelligence architecture. Leading the submissions at a public hearing, Dr. Timothy Joshua, Legislative Centre for Security Analysis, NILDS, warned that the three bills, the […]
DSS Backs Trust Fund Bill, Opposes Foreign Funding
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Department of State Services (DSS) has endorsed a bill seeking to establish a dedicated Trust Fund for the agency but is urging lawmakers to remove provisions allowing foreign funding and amend key governance and funding clauses. The position was presented on Thursday during a public hearing organised by the House of […]
FreeTV Launch Signals Nigeria’s Bold Digital Future
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has taken a major step toward its digital transformation agenda with the launch of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform, FreeTV, in Abuja, a move the Federal Government says will accelerate economic growth, expand connectivity, and strengthen the nation’s broadcasting industry. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy that combines […]
New York Jails Man For Five Years for Abusing Corpse
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A New York court has sentenced 44-year-old Felix Rojas to five years in prison for sexually abusing the body of a deceased man aboard a Manhattan subway train. Rojas received the sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty to the offence involving 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez, who died after losing consciousness on an R […]
SDP Chairman Confident Despite Ongoing Leadership Dispute Case
By Zainab Bakare The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Sadiq Gombe, has expressed confidence in the party’s position as legal proceedings over its leadership dispute continue. The case, currently before a Magistrate Court in Wuse, Abuja, was on Wednesday adjourned until July 28, 2026, after key banking documents expected to be […]
Governors Back State Police, Solar Grid Reforms Plan
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria’s governors have reaffirmed their support for key national reforms, including the establishment of state police, the National Solar Super-Grid Initiative, and agricultural development programmes aimed at improving security, boosting food production, and enhancing citizens’ welfare. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the communiqué issued after the […]
Tax Transition Guidelines Will Ensure Fairness, Clarity – Oyedele
By Oluwakemi Kindness The minister of Finamce and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government’s newly released guidelines for implementing the Tax Acts 2025 will ensure a smooth and fair transition to Nigeria’s new tax regime. Oyedele said the guidelines provide a clear framework for handling issues that may arise as […]
Kwara Government Sues Saraki Over Alleged Criminal Defamation
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over alleged false claims concerning the educational qualifications of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The case was filed before the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim, alongside the […]
CGC Volleyball League: Customs, CNS Maintain Streak
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League continued to gather momentum in Abuja, with defending champions and title contenders delivering impressive performances across Days Two and Three of the competition. In the men’s category, Nigeria Customs Service reinforced their title ambitions with consecutive straight-set victories over Nigeria Police and Defence […]
Astronaut Koch Wins Top Spanish Concord Prize
By Jumoke Abubakar American astronaut Christina Koch has won Spain’s prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Concord in recognition of her contributions to space exploration and efforts to advance humanity’s understanding of the universe. Announcing the award on Wednesday, the jury praised Koch for helping to “extend the frontiers of humanity” and for inspiring future […]