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NRFF, National Institute For Sports Move To Boost Rugby Development In Nigeria
Nigeria's drive to build a stronger sports ecosystem is gaining momentum as the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) and the National Institute for Sports (NIS) begin talks on...
Nigerian Navy Backs NAWOJ's WINSEC 2026, Pledges Stronger Media-Security Partnership
As collaboration between the media and security agencies gains increasing importance in tackling Nigeria's security challenges, the Nigerian Navy has pledged full support for the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists...
ECOWAS Launches Solar Water Projects To Boost Safe Drinking Water Access In Gambia, Sierra Leone
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Access to safe drinking water remains a major challenge for many vulnerable communities across West Africa, making investment in sustainable water infrastructure increasingly critical.
The...
NDLEA Foils Major Tramadol Smuggling Ring, Seizes 1.63 Million Pills, Arrests 80-Year-Old Suspect
Nigeria's anti-drug campaign recorded another major breakthrough as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intensified efforts to dismantle transnational trafficking networks, intercepting more than...
Police Arrest Terror Suspects, Murderers, Cultists In Nationwide Crackdown
Nigeria Police recorded major operational successes across several states in the last 24 hours, dismantling a suspected terrorist network, arresting murder and armed robbery suspects, recovering illegal firearms and rescuing critical...
Troops Establish New Base In Katsina To Reclaim Bandit-Hit Community
Efforts to restore normalcy in communities devastated by banditry have received a boost as troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, established a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Sayaya, Matazu...
NCDMB, Renaissance Launch 12-Month Training To Prepare 300 Nigerians For Oil, Gas Jobs
As Nigeria seeks to strengthen local capacity in its oil and gas industry, a new partnership is investing in young professionals with the skills needed to meet...
World Cup Fever Meets Global Cause As Amokachi Champions Youth Mental Health At UN
As excitement builds ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, global attention is also turning to football's growing role beyond the pitch, with the sport being...
Umo Eno Highlights Welfare, Education and Flood Response In Busy Week Of Governance
A week marked by welfare interventions, education funding and emergency response has reinforced the Akwa Ibom State Government's effort to combine social support with infrastructure and governance...
TCN Boosts Power Supply In Yobe With New 60MVA Transformer
Efforts to strengthen Nigeria's electricity transmission network have received a boost as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) commissioned a new 60MVA mobile power transformer at its Damaturu Transmission Substation...
African Journalists Urge Stronger China-Africa Media Partnership After Exchange Programme
First-hand experience, rather than second-hand narratives, offers the clearest picture of a nation's progress.
That was the key message from a delegation of African journalists who have returned from a media...
CAPPA Executive Director Bags Rotary Humanitarian Award For Decades Of Public Interest Advocacy
In a society where lasting change is often driven by sustained advocacy rather than headlines, recognition has come for one of Nigeria's foremost public interest campaigners.
The Executive...
NFF Reaffirms Commitment To Empowering Women Football Administrators
Building strong leadership off the pitch is increasingly recognised as essential to the growth of women's football, and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it remains committed to investing in women who...
Police Bust Crime Rings, Arrest 112 Across Nigeria
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A nationwide police crackdown has delivered significant operational gains across Nigeria, with 112 suspects arrested, two kidnapped victims rescued unharmed, and a cache of firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons recovered...
Unchecked Small Arms Proliferation Threatens Peace, WAANSA Nigeria Elects New President
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
When the proliferation of small arms goes unchecked, peace becomes increasingly elusive, human lives lose value, and national development suffers.
That was the central message from security experts and...
Nigeria Dismisses Doubts Over Hosting Of 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria has moved to reassure the African golfing community that preparations for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) remain firmly on course, despite speculation over a reported...
Police Arrest Three Over Machete Attack On Bauchi Student, Launch Manhunt For Others
Swift police intervention has led to the arrest of three suspects following a brutal machete attack on an 18-year-old secondary school student in Bauchi State, as authorities...
Adamawa Police Take Anti-Crime Campaign To School, Urge Students To Shun Drugs, Cultism
Preventing crime among young people begins with education, and the Adamawa State Police Command is intensifying efforts to reach students before they are drawn into criminal activities.
The...
Anambra Strengthens Forest Protection With New Security Partnership
Protecting forests has become increasingly important as states seek stronger responses to illegal logging, environmental crimes and the growing effects of climate change.
In a move aimed at safeguarding its natural resources, the...
PCRC, Police Deepen Partnership To Strengthen Community Policing, Safe Schools Initiative
Nigeria's drive to strengthen community policing received a fresh boost as the Nigeria Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and the Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration,...
Nigeria Should Learn From Bangladesh's Development Success, Media Practitioner Urges FG
Bangladesh's remarkable economic transformation offers practical lessons that could help Nigeria unlock inclusive growth, create jobs and strengthen key sectors of its economy, media and business development practitioner Oru...
FCC Backs Former Female Athletes To Boost Girl-Child Sports Development
Efforts to promote gender inclusion and empower young girls through sports received a boost on Friday as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) pledged support for initiatives aimed at nurturing future...
Army Rescues Nine Kidnap Victims, Foils Terrorist Attack In Katsina
Sustained military operations against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria's North-West are yielding fresh results, with troops disrupting attacks, rescuing abducted victims and recovering stolen livestock in Katsina State.
Troops of the...
TCN, NISO Deepen Partnership To Strengthen Nigeria's Power Grid
As Nigeria advances electricity sector reforms, stronger collaboration between key power institutions is emerging as a critical driver of a more stable and efficient national grid.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)...
Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate To Mali Receives Letters Of Credence, Set For Bamako Posting
Nigeria has taken another step in strengthening its diplomatic engagement in the Sahel with the formal presentation of Letters of Credence to its Ambassador-designate to the Republic of...
Police Foil Kidnap Attempts, Rescue Victims As Nationwide Crackdown Intensifies
Nigeria Police operatives have recorded fresh breakthroughs in the fight against kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes, rescuing victims, arresting suspects and recovering stolen property in coordinated operations across several...
INEC Weighs Mock Presidential Poll, Full Tech Audit To Restore Confidence Ahead Of 2027
ABUJA – Seeking to strengthen public trust in Nigeria's electoral process, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a full audit of its election technology...
Power Sector Reform: Nigerians Want Results, Not Politics - Chairman, Power Commissioners Forum
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria pushes ahead with reforms in the electricity sector, the Chairman of the Power and Energy Commissioners' Forum in Nigeria, Prince Eka Williams, has said...
Museums Key To National Unity, Tourism Growth As Nigeria Marks International Museums Day
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria grapples with insecurity, social divisions and the need to diversify its economy, stakeholders have identified museums as strategic institutions capable of strengthening national unity,...
IGP Disu Pushes Intelligence-Led Offensive Against Illegal Arms Ahead Of Elections
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria's fight against the proliferation of illegal firearms is set to intensify ahead of future elections, with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, unveiling plans for a more...
