National Division 1, 2 Volleyball League Continues With Thrillers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 National Division One Volleyball League continued to serve up thrilling encounters on Day Two at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Package B, Abuja, with teams battling fiercely for early dominance in both the men’s and women’s categories.The 2026 National Division One Volleyball League continued to serve up thrilling encounters on Day […]
Court Clears Jonathan To Contest 2027 Presidential Election
By Chinedu Echianu Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been cleared by a Federal High Court in Abuja to contest the 2027 presidential election, following the dismissal of a suit challenging his eligibility. The case was filed by Johnmary Jideobi, who sought an order preventing Jonathan from presenting himself as a candidate for any political party […]
2027: Ugochinyere Warns Against Deregistration of Political Parties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The member of the House of Representatives representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo-Ugochinyere, has warned against actions that could undermine opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a news conference in Abuja on Monday, the federal lawmaker expressed concern over ongoing legal […]
Shaibu Hails Tinubu’s APC Primary Victory
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following his victory at the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress. In a statement personally signed on Monday Shaibu describes Tinubu’s emergence as the party’s presidential candidate as a reflection of the trust, confidence, and overwhelming […]
2026 Children’s Day: NILDS Launches Youth Leadership Initiative
By Chinedu Echianu The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies has launched the maiden edition of “Build and Secure the Future Today Initiative” (BSFT), a youth-focused leadership and civic education programme aimed at preparing primary and secondary school students for future roles in governance, nation-building, and democratic participation. The initiative was unveiled in Abuja […]
NDIC Boosts Deposit Funds to Protect Depositors
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it is intensifying efforts to strengthen its Deposit Insurance Funds (DIFs) as part of measures to safeguard Nigeria’s financial system and protect bank depositors. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Thompson Sunday, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Abuja Residents Raise Concern Over Security, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness As Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across Nigeria, many residents of Abuja are expressing concern over security, road safety, and crowd control during the festive period. With increased movement expected across the Federal Capital Territory, residents say authorities must go beyond routine assurances and strengthen security presence in vulnerable areas to prevent […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for “Disarming” Artificial Intelligence
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV has called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, warning of “new forms of slavery” behind its rise. He cautioned against “a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance,” […]
NSITF Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Vulnerable Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated its commitment to protecting vulnerable workers, particularly persons living with disabilities, through strengthened occupational safety and health measures across workplaces in the country. Managing Director of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, stated this during a panel session at the recently concluded International Civil […]
NDLEA Arrests 63-Year-Old Chinese Woman Over 31kg Cannabis
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese national, Ting Hung Kiong, over an alleged attempt to smuggle 31 kilograms of cannabis into Nigeria. Kiong, was intercepted on Sunday, 17th May 2026, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, shortly after arriving from Thailand via […]