Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the National Assembly to adopt and fully implement the recommendations of the Justice Mohammed Uwais Electoral Reform Report as part of the ongoing overhaul of Nigeria’s electoral laws. TUC President, Mr. Festus Osifo, made this position known on Monday during a one-day public...
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that by the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term in office, no judge under the FCT judiciary will be living in rented accommodation. Wike gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during the groundbreaking ceremony for new...
Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a soldier, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, who allegedly killed his wife and then took his own life at Wawa Cantonment in Niger State. The incident occurred on October 11 at the Corporals and Below Quarters within the military facility. This was disclosed...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially begun online registration for its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025, calling on patriotic young Nigerians to take advantage of the opportunity to serve their country. In a public announcement, the NAF confirmed that the application process is entirely free, with registration running...
President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind calls for a formal constitutional role for Nigeria’s traditional rulers, describing them as the “most enduring link” between the government and the people. Speaking through Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, at the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) meeting...
Family of renowned Evangelist, Uma Ukpai has announced his passing after an undisclosed illness Ukpai, known for his prophetic sermons and charismatic teaching , died on October 6, according to the family. In a statement made available to the media, the family stated that Uma Ukpai, “a fiery evangelist...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, as a pride of the accountancy profession, commending his professionalism, integrity, and application of sound financial principles in governance. The President gave the commendation when he received a delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria...
As I pen this, a Nigerian, Henry Okah, has spent 12 years of his life in Ebongweni Correctional Centre, in South Africa. All things beign equal, Okah has another 12 years of his life to spend, perhaps in the same prison, before the South African government will decide on...
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Israel on Monday for a high-stakes visit ahead of a summit in Egypt focused on the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, Trump was welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His visit comes just hours after...
Israel has begun freeing Palestinian detainees following the return of the last group of living Israeli hostages from Gaza, according to televised reports on Monday. Footage showed buses departing Ofer Prison—located in the West Bank near Jerusalem—carrying some of the released individuals, en route to Ramallah. The releases are...
Amid rising concerns over the surging cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, both consumers and retailers are urging the Federal Government to take immediate steps to stabilise prices and ensure consistent availability across the country. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
Lagos State Government has again brought convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike—widely known as Evans—before the court, this time over the alleged murder of two police officers. Evans was re-arraigned on Monday before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Ikeja High Court, following the transfer of the case from Justice Adenike...
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has temporarily shelved its planned nationwide strike following encouraging efforts by the Federal Government to address lingering grievances. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, ASUP National President, Shammah Kpanja, confirmed the suspension of the strike action, which had been set in...
Plateau State Contributory Health Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) has validated a baseline assessment tool designed to support the take-off of a community-based health insurance scheme aimed at expanding access to healthcare across Plateau State. The two-day validation exercise, held in Jos, brought together stakeholders from the health and digital sectors...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated the publisher of NewsDiaryOnline, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, on his election as the new President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the election of Mr. Nmodu as a...
Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police constable, Ukasha Muhammed, who was shot and killed by a serving soldier during a routine patrol in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi. The tragic incident occurred on October 10, 2025, at approximately 10:35 p.m., during a routine...
As the 2027 elections begin to take shape, former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Chief Gbenga Daniel, has urged Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. Speaking during the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Otunba Gbenga Daniel (BATOGD) Mid-term Community Assessment...
Matchday 8 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) served up a thrilling round of fixtures over the weekend, with standout results and a couple of surprise upsets shaking up the table. Kun Khalifat FC pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the season so far with...
Team Nigeria delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Africa Para Badminton Championships, clinching the overall title with a massive haul of 36 medals — 10 gold, 13 silver, and 13 bronze — as the tournament concluded on Sunday in Umuahia, Abia State. Kenya finished a distant second with...