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Lasisi Boosts Lagos Weightlifting With New Barbells
When athletes lack basic tools, talent alone is never enough to lift them to the top.
That reality has long confronted weightlifters in Lagos, until now.
In a major boost for grassroots sports development, a Board...
Police Celebrate Lawrence Eko Alobi At 76
When experience meets intellect in policing, it leaves a legacy that outlives the uniform, and retired Commissioner of Police Lawrence Eko Alobi embodies that enduring imprint on Nigeria’s security architecture.
The Nigeria Police Force...
A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Imo State,and Estate mogul, Chief Barrister Success Obioma Akagburuonye, has charged politicians and businessmen to respect agreements and play politics with the fear of God..
Akagburuonye, who hosted the Owerri senatorial...
New GOC Takes Charge In Sokoto As Army Intensifies Fight Against Banditry
Leadership changes in Nigeria’s North West always carry high stakes, especially in a region battling banditry, terrorism and community insecurity.
Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has formally assumed duty...
FG Slams Peace Deals With Bandits, Says They Fuel Insecurity and Blood Money Economy
In a country grappling with relentless bandit attacks, Nigeria’s security strategy is hardening, and back-channel peace deals are now firmly in the crosshairs of the Federal...
CLO Cries Out To Soludo As Rotting Waste Turns Onitsha’s Bright Street Into A Health Time Bomb
Mountains of festering refuse are silently breeding disease in the heart of Onitsha’s Main Market, a commercial nerve centre where survival depends on...
Tinubu ‘Laying Durable Foundations’ For Nigeria’s Prosperity, Says Information Minister
In a country still wrestling with rising living costs and economic uncertainty, the Tinubu administration insists that the current pains are the price of a more stable future.
The Minister of...
Nigeria Turns Reputation Into National Capital With Maiden Reputation Index Launch
At a time when perception can make or mar economies faster than oil or minerals, Nigeria has formally stepped into the business of measuring and managing its image.
The nation...
Relief For Anambra Road Users As CLO Hails Soludo’s ₦15.9bn 3-3-Nsugbe-Aguleri Dualisation Project
When a bad road becomes a daily nightmare, every promise of reconstruction carries the weight of public hope.
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Anambra State branch, has praised...
One-Year Ban: APPN Warns ‘Justice Delayed’ As Sierra Leone Parliament Keeps Journalist In Limbo
In an era when democratic institutions are judged as much by process as by power, silence can sometimes speak louder than sanctions.
The African Parliamentary Press Network...
Budget Office Slams ‘₦246bn Salaries’ Claim, Says NEDC Allocation Grossly Misrepresented
At a time when public trust in government spending remains fragile, how a single budget line is interpreted can either deepen cynicism or clarify accountability.
The Budget Office of the...
FG Targets Doctors’ Burnout, Residency Disputes with New Ministerial Committees
After years of simmering tension between health workers and government, Abuja is signalling a reset, one that places doctors’ welfare and patient safety at the heart of healthcare reform.
The Federal...
Shock and disbelief have greeted the decision of the Imo State Sports Commission to transfer a female coach who was allegedly assaulted by the incumbent chairman of her association.
The development has surprised sports stakeholders in Imo State and beyond...
Afreximbank’s $750m Deal Signals Fresh Momentum For Nigeria’s Energy Ambitions
At a time when Nigeria is under pressure to boost domestic energy supply and stabilise its economy, a major Africa-led financing deal is offering renewed optimism for the country’s oil...
Catholic Order Distances Itself From Disruptive Incident At Nnewi Cathedral Dedication
In moments meant for solemn worship, even a single act of disruption can echo far beyond the walls of the church.
That reality played out in Nnewi, Anambra State, where...
New Commander, Renewed Resolve: Aliou Tine Takes The Helm Of ECOMIG In The Gambia
In a region where stability often hinges on quiet professionalism rather than loud declarations, leadership transitions within peace missions can speak volumes about continuity and resolve.
Colonel...
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Troops As Armed Forces Honour Fallen Heroes At 2026 AFCRD Dinner
Beyond the pomp and pageantry, the strength of a nation’s military is measured by how it remembers its fallen and supports those still standing guard.
That...
NAF Steps Up Airpower Drive As AWDC Commandant Assesses Operations In North East
In a conflict where air superiority often determines ground success, the Nigerian Air Force is sharpening its edge to sustain pressure on insurgents in the North East.
This...
By Ukpa Ewa
Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC), with support from Women Aid Collective (WACOL), has organised a two-day training for male allies on gender equality and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The training, held...
Not In Uniform, But On The Same Side: Police Clarify Status Of Anambra Education Commissioner
Sunny David Awka
In a state where public trust in security agencies is gradually being rebuilt, unusual allies are emerging from unexpected quarters.
One such ally, the...
IGP, SEC DG Move To Strengthen Alliance Against Financial and Cyber Crimes
In an era where economic security is increasingly intertwined with national security, Nigeria’s top police leadership and capital market regulator are tightening ranks to protect investors and the...
Cathedral Controversy: Catholic Knight Renounces Faith Over Alleged Snub Of Late Ifeanyi Ubah
Faith, gratitude and legacy collided dramatically in Nnewi on Wednesday as the inauguration of the Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral turned into a moment of public protest...
Polish Envoy Hails Nigeria As West Africa’s Stabilising Anchor
At a time when insecurity continues to test regional cooperation in West Africa, Nigeria’s military role is once again drawing international recognition.
Poland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Michał Cygan, has described Nigeria...
Lassa Fever Cases Rise Slightly As NCDC Flags Higher Death Rate In 2025
As Nigeria continues to battle recurring infectious disease outbreaks, new data from the NCDC shows that while infections persist, the toll on lives remains a growing concern.
The...
STICOMMS: Maiden Edition Holds Next Week As A Driver Of National Development
As Nigeria grapples with the challenge of turning research into real-world solutions, a new platform is emerging to bridge the gap between science and society.
The African University of...
‘Hold Your Heads High’ - FG Hails Super Eagles’ Grit, Says Nigeria Remains Proud Despite Defeat
In moments of sporting heartbreak, nations often reveal what they value most, not just victory, but character and unity.
The Federal Government has applauded the...
Makoko Youth Leader Freed After 4 Days In Police Detention As Rights Groups Force Police Retreat
In communities where development often comes at the cost of the poor, the release of one detained voice has become a reminder that collective...
INEC Publishes 1.68 Million Voters’ Register Ahead Of FCT Area Council Polls
With the countdown to the 2026 Area Council elections gathering pace, attention has shifted from campaign rhetoric to the numbers that will ultimately shape the outcome at the...
FG Moves To End Power Crisis In Hospitals, Inaugurates Inter-Agency Technical Committee
For decades, unreliable electricity has quietly undermined healthcare delivery in Nigeria, disrupting surgeries, vaccine storage, emergency response and lifesaving interventions.
The Federal Government now says that the narrative must...
FG Rallies Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON Semi-Final Clash With Morocco
As national anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of the AFCON semi-final showdown, the Federal Government has thrown its full weight behind the Super Eagles, urging the team to rise...
