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UNIZIK Extends Post-UTME, Direct Entry Registration Deadline To July 12
Thousands of admission seekers now have another opportunity to secure a place at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, following the extension of the registration deadline for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and...
INEC Presents Certificates To Four Senators-Elect, One Rep As Ondo Winner Misses Ceremony
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The transition from election victory to legislative service began on Tuesday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented Certificates of Return to four Senators-elect and...
US Sanctions Nigerian, Three Firms Over Alleged ISIS Financing
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The United States has widened its global campaign against terrorism financing by sanctioning a Nigerian national and three Nigeria-based companies accused of facilitating financial transactions linked to the Islamic State...
AIG Backs Kano Safe Corridor Initiative To Tackle Youth Restiveness
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Recognising that lasting security requires more than law enforcement, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone One, Kano, Garba Ahmed, has pledged full support for Kano State's...
Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Ties As IGP Disu Joins Defence Dialogue In Abuja
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As security threats become increasingly complex and transnational, Nigeria and the United Kingdom are strengthening cooperation to bolster regional stability and national security.
The Inspector-General of Police,...
IGP Disu, NBA Strengthen Partnership On Justice Sector Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Effective policing and a strong justice system thrive on collaboration, a principle reinforced on Tuesday as the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, received the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association...
IGP Cracks Down On Unauthorised Social Media Use By Police Officers
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Amid growing concerns over online conduct within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered officers and men of the Force to...
Kaduna Police Arraign 24 Over Maraban Jos Mob Killing, More Suspects Under Investigation
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The deadly consequences of mob justice came into sharp focus on Tuesday as the Kaduna State Police Command arraigned 24 suspects in connection with the brutal...
Police Launch Health Campaign To Curb Sudden Deaths Among Officers
Recognising that a healthy police workforce is critical to effective law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force has launched a major health awareness campaign aimed at tackling silent medical conditions linked...
Nigeria Hosts Historic First UNI-MEI Regional Conference As RATTAWU Gains Global Recognition
In a significant boost for Nigeria's labour movement, the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) is set to host the maiden Regional Conference of UNI Global...
Taraba Cuts Street Sweepers’ Pay By One-Third Amid Workforce Expansion
As state governments grapple with rising wage bills and growing workforce demands, the Taraba State Government has reduced the monthly salaries of its street sweepers from N15,000 to N10,000, sparking...
Saudi Arabia Launches $1.5m Food Aid Programme For Vulnerable Nigerians
As food insecurity continues to threaten millions of vulnerable households across Nigeria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has commenced the distribution of humanitarian food assistance to communities affected by displacement,...
Digital Era Demands New Mindset, Perm Sec. Tells Civil ServantsÂ
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As governments worldwide embrace digital transformation to improve public service, Nigeria's civil servants have been urged to lead the charge through innovation, continuous learning and a commitment to excellence.
The...
NFF Raises Coaching Standards, Revives Top CAF Licence Programme
As global football becomes increasingly driven by elite coaching and officiating standards, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has launched a renewed push to develop world-class coaches and referees.
Speaking at the opening...
FCC Boss Hails Customs CG Adeniyi On Tenure Extension
The extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has continued to attract commendations, with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) describing the move as...
Operation CLEAN SWEEP: Troops Eliminate Bandit Kingpins, Seize Weapons In Katsina Forest Offensive
Sustained military pressure is tightening the noose around terrorist and bandit networks in Nigeria's North-West, with troops recording fresh gains in a major offensive deep inside Katsina...
Bello Turji's Call For Dialogue: Evidence That Military Pressure Is Working?
Olayemi Esan
When a terrorist leader who once thrived on fear begins to talk about dialogue, security analysts say it is often a sign that the battlefield is no longer...
A Deadlier Lassa Fever Season: Nigeria Records 214 Deaths As Cases Rise
Nigeria is facing a worsening Lassa fever outbreak, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reporting 214 deaths and 855 confirmed cases across 23 states...
Fiscal Responsibility: The Missing Link In States’ Reform Agenda
By Prince Chris Azor
No matter how ambitious a state's economic reforms may be, they are unlikely to deliver lasting results without sound financial management.
As Nigerian states pursue initiatives such as the...
Documentary Sweet Poison Sparks Fresh Debate On Nigeria’s Sugary Drink Crisis
As Nigeria battles a growing burden of diabetes, hypertension and obesity, a new documentary, "sweet poison" is drawing attention to the hidden health and environmental costs of sugary drinks...
FCC Chair Hails Oyebanji’s Re-Election, Says ‘The Difference Is Clear’
Voters’ continued support for leaders who deliver tangible results was on display in Ekiti State as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, congratulated...
Troops Kill Suspected Bandits, Recover Rustled Livestock In Kaduna Operations
Sustained military operations against banditry in Kaduna State have yielded fresh successes, with troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA neutralising suspected criminals, recovering rustled livestock and restoring order in troubled communities.
The...
UK Miner Takes Nigeria To Arbitration Over Multi-Billion-Dollar Lithium Project
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A dispute over one of Nigeria’s largest known lithium deposits has escalated onto the international stage, with a British mining company seeking arbitration after alleging that government actions blocked...
Archbishop Kawas Receives Global Peace Honour In Washington
At a time when the world faces growing divisions and conflicts, Nigerian cleric and humanitarian, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, has been recognised on the global stage for his commitment to peacebuilding and...
Yoga Offers Path To Healthy, Youthful Ageing, Indian Envoy Says
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As concerns over lifestyle-related illnesses and the challenges of ageing continue to grow, the Government of India has called on Nigerians to embrace yoga as a simple yet powerful...
NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ike Bags 2026 Humanitarian and Service Award
Recognition is often reserved for those whose impact reaches beyond their immediate responsibilities, touching lives and inspiring communities.
That commitment to service has earned the Chairman of the Nigeria Union...
IGP Disu Hails Fathers, Salutes Police Officers On Father's Day
Fathers remain the backbone of many families, providing guidance, protection and support that help shape responsible citizens and stronger communities.
Marking Father's Day, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu,...
UN Staff Lead Blood Donation Campaign As Nigeria Faces Critical Supply Gap
In a country where thousands of patients struggle to access safe blood during medical emergencies, staff of the United Nations in Abuja are leading by example through voluntary...
Powering West Africa: Can ECOWAS Finally End The Region’s Electricity Crisis?
For millions of West Africans, electricity remains a luxury rather than a basic necessity.
Across cities, towns and rural communities, families wake up to darkness, businesses spend heavily on generators,...
TCN Rallies Ebonyi Communities Against Vandalism As Threats To Power Infrastructure Rise
As attacks on critical infrastructure continue to threaten Nigeria's electricity network, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has intensified efforts to enlist host communities in protecting power installations...
