President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday restated the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigerian workers from economic shocks, workplace injuries and uncertainty after retirement. He made the remarks at the opening of the ISSA 2026 West Africa Seminar in Abuja, themed “Improving inclusiveness and accessibility of social security services...
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Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce to drive grassroots development and accelerate socio-economic improvements across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. The initiative, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will deploy community-driven interventions tailored to local needs, with each ward engaging a verified...
Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector by strengthening collaboration with the United Kingdom to expand access to world-class education, enhance skills development, and attract international investment. This was highlighted during a visit by a delegation from the UK Department for Business and Trade to...
His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Owa Obokun of Ijesaland; a former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba; and Chairman/Publisher of Ovation Media Group, Aare Dele Momodu, are among numerous important personalities that will gather on Thursday (today) to honour the President/CEO of The Crest Online, Chief...
NAFDAC dismantles illegal alcohol production syndicates in Lagos, seizes products worth ₦350 million
NAFDAC dismantles illegal alcohol production syndicates in Lagos, seizes products worth ₦350 million
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and dismantled two illegal production outlets involved in the counterfeiting and adulteration of alcoholic beverages in Lagos State. Acting on credible intelligence, enforcement operatives raided facilities at Zamfara Plaza, Trade Fair Complex, and Lagos Island, recovering over...
A Professor of Geography and Environmental Management, Nankap Binbol, has raised concerns that intensifying drought conditions across Nigeria could seriously undermine food security, livelihoods, and overall economic stability. Speaking at the 122nd inaugural lecture at the University of Jos, titled “ _Understanding Droughts: A Panacea for National Food Security,”_...
The Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Salihu Kadiri in the trial of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) alongside Aminu Baba Kusa, Acacia Holdings Limited and Reliance Referral Hospital Limited on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 asserted in a trial-within-trial before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal...
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says the world must get the right perspective of the various challenges in the nation to be able to proffer appropriate solutions. She stated this during a meeting with the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rt Revd Justin Welby in her office. She...
Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has said Nigeria can no longer postpone strengthening its social protection system as pressure from population growth and labour market changes continues to rise. Faleye made the remarks at the ISSA West Africa Technical Seminar 2026, where...
The legal battle over the possible deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties is set to resume on Monday, April 27, 2026, in what observers see as a critical phase of the proceedings. The case, which has drawn significant political interest, was...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again underscored its role in global security cooperation, as the Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, participated in the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The high-level engagement declared open by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri...
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering more dividends of democracy through sustained investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security. The governor’s pledge was conveyed by his Special Adviser on Media Affairs, Isah Ismaila, while addressing journalists in Kaduna. According to the aide, the...
Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday April 20, 2026 secured the conviction and sentence of Goodluck Ejimiyare before Justice (Professor) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin City. The convict was arraigned on March 30, 2026 on an amended...
The trial of Ali Bello, nephew of the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, was stalled on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 following an adjournment at the request of his new counsel, Ahmed Raji, SAN, to enable...
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, warned counsel appearing before her against engaging in conduct capable of stalling proceedings, threatening to invoke the court’s contempt powers where necessary. The warning came during proceedings in a matter involving the Economic and...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Nigeria’s ambitious smart city project, known as Abuja Centenary City, is gradually becoming a reality with the springing up of a network of roads and housing estates as well a public declaration of total support by the host communities. This is coming almost 10...
Lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Midala Usman Balami, has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development, party growth, and effective representation following a strategic meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Maiduguri. Speaking during the meeting held at the APC State Secretariat, Dr. Balami said...
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has explained why Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, was honoured as Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), describing him as a leader deeply aligned with strategic communication and public engagement. Idris made the remarks shortly after the...
Few weeks after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State and promised justice for victims of serial attacks, the State Government on Friday filed charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the March 2026 killings of several persons in Angwa- Rukuba, Jos...