Savinews
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Targets Historic 20 Gold Medals At Commonwealth Games
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria is setting its sights on a record-breaking outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) unveiling an ambitious target of 20...
NISO Distances Itself From Fake ‘Nigeria National Grid’ X Account
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A misleading social media account posing as a source of information on Nigeria’s power grid has prompted a fresh warning from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which says...
Troops Foil Multiple Kidnap Attempts, Rescue 16 Victims In Plateau and Kaduna
Swift military interventions have once again highlighted the growing importance of rapid response in tackling kidnapping and highway insecurity across Nigeria’s North-Central region.
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have...
Unsafe Food Kills 1.5 Million People Yearly, Young Children Face Highest Risk - WHO
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A meal meant to nourish can sometimes become a silent threat, and young children are paying the highest price.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed...
Nigeria Police Mourn Former Enugu CP, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Kanayo V. Uzuegbu, describing him as a distinguished officer whose more than three decades of service left...
Kano Police Crack Down On Dangerous Highway Roller Skating
Roller skating may be a popular pastime among young people, but when it moves from designated recreational spaces to busy highways, it quickly becomes a deadly gamble.
Authorities in Kano are now...
Democracy Day: FG Reaffirms Commitment To Unity, Democratic Governance
A quarter-century after Nigeria's return to democratic rule, the Federal Government says sustaining democracy requires not only strong institutions but also national unity, citizen participation and collective responsibility.
The Federal Government has...
Nigeria Intensifies War Against Terror As Tinubu Deploys Special Rescue Team
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As terrorists continue to target schools and vulnerable communities, the Federal Government says it is adopting a more aggressive and intelligence-driven strategy to defeat insecurity while accelerating plans...
Libya’s Lost Weapons Fuel Extremism In Nigeria, Sahel - UN Warns
A decade after the fall of Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, weapons looted during the 2011 conflict are still fuelling insecurity across West Africa, with some ending up in the hands...
Band A Customers To Get Compensation For Power Shortfalls, Says NERC
Amid persistent electricity supply challenges, Nigeria's power regulator has directed distribution companies to compensate eligible Band A customers affected by generation shortfalls that disrupted promised service levels earlier this...
Court Backs Police In ₦2bn Asset Forfeiture, Affirms Investigative Powers
A major boost to Nigeria’s anti-financial crime efforts has emerged from the courts, with the police securing the permanent forfeiture of assets worth more than ₦2 billion and winning a...
Senate Backs FCC Push For Tribunal, Stronger Funding To Enforce Federal Character
As concerns grow over fairness in public sector recruitment and appointments, the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has secured Senate backing for stronger enforcement powers and improved funding to...
Security, Humanitarian Efforts Get Boost As OPHK Deepens Ties With Park Authorities, UN OCHA
As security agencies increasingly recognise the link between environmental protection and national security, the military in Nigeria’s North-East is strengthening partnerships aimed at denying terrorists safe...
TCN Maintenance To Disrupt Power Supply In Iwo, Bowen University For Seven Hours
Electricity consumers in Iwo and surrounding communities in Osun State will experience a temporary power outage today as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) undertakes scheduled maintenance...
Julius Berger Completes Landmark Bodo-Bonny Road, Tinubu Approves Phase Two
After nearly a decade of construction across some of Nigeria's most challenging terrain, the historic Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State has been completed, opening a new chapter for connectivity,...
NAU Engineering Faculty Seeks Stronger Partnership with NOCEN During Courtesy Visit To Provost
As higher institutions increasingly embrace collaboration to drive innovation and academic excellence, the Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), has moved to strengthen ties with Nwafor...
Nigeria Assumes Presidency Of Global Disarmament Conference, Prioritises Nuclear Security, Institutional Reform
In a significant boost to its growing role in global diplomacy, Nigeria has formally assumed the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD), the world's sole multilateral forum...
Court Halts Planned Abuja Demolition, Residents Warn FCTA Against Contempt Of Court
A legal battle over prime properties in Abuja's Wuse II district has intensified, with residents warning the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its agencies against proceeding with...
Senate Passes Landmark Sugar Tax Reform Bill As CAPPA Urges Swift House Approval
As Nigeria grapples with a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, health advocates are intensifying calls for stronger policies aimed at reducing excessive sugar consumption and improving public...
Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Partnership On Energy, Trade and Security
As nations increasingly seek stronger economic and strategic alliances to navigate global uncertainties, Nigeria and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in key sectors including energy, trade, security and...
Foreign Affairs Ministry Mourns Veteran Diplomat Ambassador Beatrice Danladi
The loss of experienced diplomats often leaves a gap that extends beyond government institutions, affecting years of institutional knowledge, international relationships and national service.
This is the reality confronting Nigeria's diplomatic community...
Abia Emerges West Africa’s Para Badminton Hub As Association Hails Otti’s Sports Revolution
Abia State's growing reputation as a centre for para badminton in Africa received another boost as the Abia State Badminton Association (ABBA) declared the state the "home...
Nigeria, India Strengthen Defence, Security Ties, Push For Greater Global South Cooperation
As global security challenges become increasingly complex, Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation in defence, security, technology and sustainable development.
This commitment was reinforced...
NAF Adopts Civilian Harm Mitigation Strategy To Boost Precision, Accountability In Operations
As modern military operations increasingly come under public scrutiny, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting civilian lives while pursuing national security objectives through...
Global Campaign Demands Tobacco Industry Pays For Health and Environmental Damage
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As governments worldwide grapple with rising healthcare costs and environmental degradation, global health advocates are demanding that the tobacco industry be held financially accountable for the immense harm...
How TCN Is Rebuilding Nigeria’s Grid Through Automation, Preventive Maintenance and Workforce Development
For years, discussions about Nigeria's electricity sector have largely revolved around grid collapses, infrastructure failures and unreliable power supply.
Yet behind the scenes, the Transmission Company of Nigeria...
From Grid Failures To Stability: How Technology Is Transforming Nigeria’s Power Network
For years, grid collapses symbolised the challenges facing Nigeria’s electricity sector.
Today, however, a quiet digital revolution within the nation's transmission network is helping to improve grid stability and...
Super Eagles Target Poland Victory As Bassey Boosts Chelle’s Squad
Fresh from their Unity Cup triumph in London, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are determined to continue their winning momentum when they face Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday night in...
Troops Neutralise Four Criminals, Rescue Kidnap Victims, Bust Drug Syndicate in Benue, Taraba Operations
Nigeria's ongoing security operations recorded fresh gains last week as troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) neutralised four criminals, rescued two kidnapped victims, recovered arms and...
FG Raises Ebola Alert, Tightens Border Screening As Regional Outbreak Sparks Concern
As concerns grow over the spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in parts of East and Central Africa, the Federal Government has intensified nationwide surveillance, border screening...
