Democracy Radio Donates Rain Gear to NILDS Security Personnel
By Oluwakemi Kindness Democracy Radio 104.9 FM, a department of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has presented umbrellas, raincoats and reflective jackets to Urban Security Services Ltd, the company providing security services for the Institute. The items were presented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources (DAHR), Musbau Moshood, on […]
Defence Minister Unveils South-East Basketball Championship
By Zainab Bakare Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has announced plans to establish a South East Regional Basketball Championship aimed at discovering and developing grassroots basketball talent across the region. The announcement is made in Umuahia at the end of the Minister’s three-day official working visit to Abia State. According to a statement […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry Warns Nigerians Against Illegal Migration
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has renewed its warning against illegal migration, particularly through dangerous routes such as the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea, where many migrants attempt to reach Europe in unsafe boats. The Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, gave the warning while receiving George Emmanuel, a Nigerian who survived the […]
97% of Tinubu’s Ambassadors Gain Host Nations’ Approval
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 97 percent of the ambassadors appointed by President Bola Tinubu have received the formal approval (Agrément) of their respective host countries. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, says the diplomatic process of obtaining Agrément is progressing smoothly and in […]
Defence Minister Praises Otti Over New NAF Complex, Abia Hub
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has commended the Executive Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, for his visionary leadership and strategic investment in national security following the commissioning of the newly constructed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Administrative Complex in Umuahia. In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media […]
Nigeria Clarifies Kuwait’s Reported Ban on Domestic Workers
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that reports suggesting a new ban by the Government of Kuwait on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers are inaccurate. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Ministry state that the reports do not reflect the current situation. Background on Domestic […]
Abuja Veterans Tournament Kicks Off August 8 With New Format
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The sixth edition of the Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament will kick off on August 8, 2026, with organisers introducing a new competition format designed to give participating teams more playing opportunities. A total of 21 clubs will compete in this year’s tournament, which has been expanded to include a Round of […]
Fatodu Hails Swimmers After Impressive Glasgow Campaign
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Hon. Lekan Fatodu, has praised Nigeria’s swimmers for their impressive performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, describing their outing as a major step forward for the country’s aquatics programme. Fatodu gave special recognition to Abduljabar Adama, who reached the final of the […]
Spain Deploys Troops After Massive Ceuta Migrant Surge
By Zainab Bakare Spain has deployed troops to its North African enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and escalating tensions over border security. Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas described the situation as “unsustainable” after an estimated 60,000 migrants entered the territory within 24 hours. Spain’s Interior […]
Delta unveils ₦2m lifeline for South Africa returnees
By Zainab Bakare Delta State Government has announced a comprehensive support package for 86 indigenes repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, with each affected family set to receive a ₦2 million grant alongside monthly financial assistance. The intervention, unveiled at a reception for the returnees at the Government House in Asaba, also includes […]