Nigeria Top Group C, Reach Billie Jean King Cup Next Round
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria booked their place in the next round of the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana, after a commanding 3-0 victory over Madagascar to finish top of Group C. The Nigerian team made a strong statement against the previously unbeaten Malagasy side, maintaining their perfect record in […]
FG Evacuates 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa After Attacks
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government says it has evacuated 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa following a series of xenophobic attacks and security concerns. In a statement signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry say the fifth and final evacuation flight departed Johannesburg on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, carrying 305 […]
Abba Moro Slams Benue Response to Deadly Otukpo Attack
By Anayo Akwitti Lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Benue State Government’s response to the latest attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, describing Governor Hyacinth Alia’s N5 million donation to victims as demeaning Speaking with senate reporters at the National Assembly on Wednesday, Abba said […]
FG hails NECO CBT rollout, praises smooth senior‑school exams
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) school-based Senior School Certificate Examination conducted through the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. The government described the new approach as a major step towards reducing examination malpractice and improving the quality of secondary education in Nigeria. The Minister of State […]
Court upholds forfeiture of 48 assets linked to Malami
By Zainab Bakare The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) established the legal requirement […]
Senate Donates ₦50m to Families of Oriire Rescue Victims
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has announced a ₦50 million donation to the families of security personnel and teachers who lost their lives during the military operation to rescue pupils and staff abducted from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio […]
DG NILDS Congratulates Global Legend CEO Ibrahim on Birthday
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof Abubakar O. Sulaiman has heartily felicitated with Dr. Tajudeen Ibrahim on his birthday. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 by his Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Prof Sulaiman seizes the opportunity of Ibrahim’s birthday, extolling […]
NILDS DG Backs Legislature Book for Academic Curriculum
By Jumoke Abubakar The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for the inclusion of a newly published book on the Nigerian legislature in the curriculum of legislative studies across educational institutions in the country. Sulaiman made the recommendation while delivering a goodwill message at the […]
NSITF Restores Hope To 78 Injured Workers With Prostheses
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has provided prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation support to 78 workers who sustained permanent disabilities from workplace accidents, completing the latest phase of its Prosthesis Provision Exercise aimed at restoring mobility, independence and livelihoods. Speaking during the presentation of the programme’s final report in Abuja, the […]
N2.9bn Monthly Release to NCDC Grossly Inadequate – Senate
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has described the commission’s monthly allocation of N2.9 billion as grossly inadequate, saying it falls far short of the N140 billion appropriated for the agency in the 2026 budget. Chairman of the committee, Senator Titus Zam, stated this on Tuesday while briefing […]