Police Rescue 30 Malians, Expose Family-Linked Kidnap Plot
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 30 Malian nationals from a transnational human trafficking syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring Nasarawa State. This is as the Police said it also uncovered a disturbing family-linked kidnapping ring and foiling a major robbery operation involving a domestic chef. Force Public […]
NOA, CIPMN Intensify Campaign for Mandatory Project Management Licensing
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) have intensified advocacy for mandatory licensing and professional compliance in project management practice through a public awareness walk held in Abuja. The initiative is aimed at promoting high ethical standards, accountability, and adherence to regulatory requirements in […]
NCAA Clears Bayelsa-Owned Pioneer Airline for Takeoff
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Bayelsa State owned Pioneer Airline, clearing the carrier to commence commercial flight operations across Nigeria. Managing Director of Pioneer Airline, Capt. Henry Ungbuku, disclosed this on Thursday after presenting the certificate to Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, at […]
2026 UTME: JAMB Opens Course, Institution Change Portal
By Zainab Bakare The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has activated the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) change of institution and course process for candidates seeking to modify their admission preferences. The announcement was made on Friday in a notice issued by the Board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, via X. According to the statement, […]
Nigerian Academy of Science to Open First Science Museum
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Academy of Science is set to make history with the official opening of Nigeria’s first dedicated science museum to the public on May 21 in Abuja. The landmark facility, known as the NAS–T.Y. Danjuma Museum and Library, was funded and commissioned in 2025 by retired General Theophilus Danjuma as part […]
NRFF Intensifies Talks Ahead Of Military, Paramilitary Maiden Rugby Sevens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has stepped up consultations with top military authorities ahead of the maiden Military and Paramilitary Rugby Sevens League. As part of preparations for the groundbreaking competition, President of the Federation, Ademola Are, met with the Director of Sports at Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Timothy Marquis, […]
Senator Uba Pushes Security Reforms, Stronger Oversight
By Zainab Bakare and Jumoke Abubakar Chairman of the Committee on the North-West Region, Babangida Uba, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture and legislative oversight system to address worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking at a Sabbatical Valedictory Lecture organised by the Department of Economic and Social Research at the National Institute […]
NVBF Kicks Off 2026 Division One & Two Volleyball League in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has officially announced the commencement of the first phase of its 2026 National Division One and Two League for both male and female teams, scheduled to take place from May 23 to June 7, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Moshood Abiola National Stadium Package B, Abuja. […]
Defence Minister Unveils Tech-Driven Shield Against Terrorism
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has unveiled plans for a Multi-domain Hybrid Intelligence Shield (HIS) project aimed at boosting the country’s fight against terrorism, border crimes, piracy, illegal mining and emerging drone threats. The minister disclosed this during a strategic working visit to Monaco alongside senior officials of the Ministry of […]
Wike Defends Judges’ Housing Project, Orders Road to Benchers Annex
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s ongoing construction of residential accommodation for judges, insisting that infrastructure support for the judiciary does not threaten judicial independence. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of the Body of Benchers led by its […]