YellowGreens Seal T20 World Cup Qualifiers Final Spot with Lesotho Win
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s YellowGreens have booked their place in the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final after crushing Lesotho by seven wickets to maintain their unbeaten run at the Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja. The hosts delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, October 24, bowling Lesotho out for just 62 runs […]
Wike Calls for Issue-Based Politics in FCT
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called for politics centred on public needs, urging elected representatives to prioritise the interests of residents over religious and party affiliations. He made the call during a meeting with traditional rulers, residents and political stakeholders in Kuje on Friday October 23, where he […]
CGC Volleyball: Customs, NSCDC, COAS Spikers Dominate Day 5
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Customs Service, NSCDC and COAS Spikers recorded commanding victories as the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase continued in Abuja on Tuesday. In the women’s category, defending champions Nigeria Customs Service swept CNS Spikers 3-0, winning 25-14, 25-19, 25-18 to strengthen their title defence at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, […]
ICC Commends Nigeria, Four African Nations on Cricket Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The International Cricket Council (ICC) has praised Nigeria and four other African cricket nations for their growing progress, attributing improved performances across the continent to investments in development programmes and high-performance structures. ICC Africa Regional Manager, Justine Ligyalingi, named Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda among the countries making encouraging strides in […]
INEC Begins PVC Collection, Voter Register Display in FCT
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the display of the Register of Voters and collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The exercise covers all 62 Registration Area Centres in the FCT and will end on Thursday, October 15, 2026, according to a public notice […]
NILDS Targets December for Clinic Laboratory to Improve Staff Healthcare
By Sofia Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is set to establish a laboratory at its clinic by December 2026 to improve medical testing and diagnosis for staff. The Director-General, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, announced the plan during the institute’s third Social and Sports Day in Abuja, while urging staff to support […]
NILDS Trains Corps Members in Digital, Vocational Skills
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has introduced a three-month skills development programme to prepare corps members for employment and entrepreneurship after national service. The programme, initiated by NILDS Director-General, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, is being implemented in partnership with the University of Abuja’s Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Students’ […]
EU Seeks Stronger Partnership With Nigeria’s Next Parliament
By Sofia Adenekan-Abdul The European Union has expressed readiness to deepen its partnership with Nigeria’s parliament after the 2027 general elections, with a focus on legislative capacity, security-sector oversight, digital governance and stronger inter-parliamentary relations. Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, stated this during a visit to the National Institute […]
Orbih Helped Me Win Rivers Governorship in 2015 – Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has credited the late Dan Orbih with helping him win the 2015 Rivers State governorship election. Wike said Orbih stood by his ambition despite pressure and financial inducements from his political opponents. The FCT Minister spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, at a night of […]
2027: TUC Urges INEC to Ensure Free, Fair Elections
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free, fair, transparent and inclusive electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. TUC President General, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the call in Abuja at the end of the Congress’ National Administrative Council […]