All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified its attacks on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election, urging Nigerians not to entrust him with the nation’s leadership. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party alleged that Atiku’s...
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The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has charged recipients of the 2026 Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Awards to leverage the recognition received to do more in promoting excellence, innovation and improved service delivery across the Federal Civil Service. The HCSF...
Experts have called for increased adoption of hybrid seeds and modern agricultural practices by Nigerian farmers, saying low uptake of improved seeds remains a major obstacle to achieving food security and boosting the country’s agricultural productivity. The experts made the call during a field demonstration of TELA hybrid maize...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a capacity-building workshop for its Public Affairs Officers (PAOs), with a focus on strengthening credible, verified and responsible election communication ahead of the 2027 General Election. The workshop, themed: _“Strengthening PAOs Capacity for Credible, Verified and Responsible Election Communication Towards 2027,”_ is...
Nigerian embassy in Qatar has recorded a major reduction in processing times for passport renewals and issuances, returning newly produced travel documents to applicants in around two weeks. The improvement follows a dedicated passport intervention exercise conducted in Doha between 11 and 21 August 2026. During the 10-day drive,...
NBA demands full probe into death of 37 suspects in NSCDC custody, warns ‘a suspect a not a convict’
NBA demands full probe into death of 37 suspects in NSCDC custody, warns ‘a suspect a not a convict’
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for a thorough, independent and transparent investigation into the death of 37 persons who were arrested over suspected illegal mining and later died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. In a...
Federal Government has reiterated that no woman should lose her life while giving birth, stressing that reducing maternal and neonatal mortality requires action on both the supply and demand sides of healthcare delivery. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, stated this during the launch...
Afro-urban music artist, Malex Betaboi, has urged Nigerian artists to use their platforms to reflect the struggles of ordinary people and offer messages of hope amid the country’s economic challenges. Betaboi, who spoke to journalists in Jos, said his music was shaped by personal experiences but was also intended...
Nigeria’s Falconets have qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after a dominant 10-1 victory over New Caledonia. The impressive win in Łódź secured Nigeria’s place in the next round of the competition. The Falconets finished the match with four points and...
The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede has charged teenagers across the country to shun cyber crime and other offences, urging them to embrace integrity, hard work and legitimate means of achieving success. He gave the charge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Sunday,...
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to deepen the culture of generosity, compassion and volunteerism as the world commemorates the 2026 International Day of Charity. In a message issued to mark the global observance, the First Lady said the annual event serves as an...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended the establishment of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), saying the institution was founded as a long-term investment in education and the development of Northern Nigeria rather than for commercial gain. Atiku made the remarks on Friday in a post on his...
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticised Nigeria’s political and economic system, arguing that the country has created an environment where questionable wealth is celebrated while integrity and productive enterprise are often overlooked. Speaking during an interview on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr. Kay, the former minister...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free, fair, credible and transparent 2027 General Election as it welcomed a delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI) for its Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) in Abuja. The delegation, led by IRI President Dr. Dan Twining, is...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway will boost agriculture and open new economic opportunities for communities and states along the 1,000-kilometre corridor, including Kebbi State. The Minister stated this when he received the Kebbi State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Yakubu Ahmed...
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, has earned international commendation for the bold reforms being implemented to transform Nigeria’s education sector, with former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chairman of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, applauding...
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija Season 11) returned in grand style on Sunday with the official launch of its 11th season, introducing 24 contestants who will compete over the next 72 days for the biggest reward in the history of the reality television show. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the new...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to at least 90 days before the next General Elections to enable more Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. Obi made the appeal...
For a small Nigerian importer, customs clearance is often treated as a task that begins when the vessel is close to port. By then, the commercial invoice, packing list, product description and regulatory documents may already contain errors that are difficult to correct quickly. The more useful control is...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected and second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a watershed in the legal profession and a triumph for merit, excellence, and gender inclusion. President Tinubu...