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AIBEN Property To Host 4th NUJ FCT Football Tournament In 2026
AIBEN Property has pledged to host the 4th edition of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Football Tournament, set for 2026.
The announcement came from AIBEN’s Managing Director,...
Nizamiye Hospital Denies Surgery Delay In Death Of Ex-Senator Kontagora
Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, has dismissed reports that it refused life-saving surgery for former Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora over unpaid medical bills.
The hospital insists no such surgery was ever scheduled and...
Transcorp Hilton Abuja Welcomes Global Hospitality Leader As New GM
Transcorp Hilton Abuja has named seasoned hotelier Martin Zarybnicky as its new General Manager, effective 1 August 2025.
With more than 30 years’ experience in top hospitality roles across Europe, the...
INEC Moves To Give Inmates The Vote In Landmark Electoral Reform
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is committed to granting voting rights to eligible inmates in Nigerian correctional facilities, as practiced in other democratic African countries like...
Nigerian Troops Tighten Grip On Terrorists, Bandits and Oil Thieves
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded sweeping successes across all regions in the past week, intensifying operations against terrorists, bandits and criminal networks.
From the North East to the South...
NAF Air Strikes Crush Terrorist Attack In Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has thwarted a planned terrorist assault on troops in Rann, Borno State, killing several insurgents in the process.
In the early hours of Friday, 8 August, NAF’s Operation...
NCDC Warns Nigerians To Brace For Chikungunya Risk Amid Global Outbreaks and Flooding
With flooding on the rise and mosquitoes finding more breeding grounds, health experts are sounding the alarm over a little-known but fast-spreading viral disease Chikungunya.
The Nigeria Centre...
FG Urges Nigerians Abroad To Register With Foreign Missions For Safety
The Federal Government has advised Nigerians travelling abroad to register with Nigerian embassies or consulates in their host countries to ensure timely assistance during emergencies.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry...
Nigeria Moves To Tighten Visa Processes With New Identity Verification Policy
Nigeria is set to strengthen its visa regime by prioritising identity verification in consular services, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has announced.
Speaking in Abuja on Thursday...
WAEC Urges Students To Recheck 2025 WASSCE Results After Technical Glitch
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has apologised to candidates over errors discovered in the recently released 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.
In a statement issued...
ECOWAS Police, Gendarmerie Chiefs Meet In Abuja To Bolster Regional Security
Senior police and gendarmerie officers from across West Africa have gathered in Abuja for the Annual Regional Meeting of ECOWAS Police and Gendarmerie Focal Points, aimed at deepening cross-border...
NAF, NIGCOMSAT Join Forces To Strengthen Nigeria’s Security and Sovereignty
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited are set to deepen collaboration in a bid to boost the nation’s security, technological independence, and operational sustainability.
This strategic...
Liberian Youths Unite Against Drugs
Drug addiction is leaving deep scars on Liberian society but the country’s young people are refusing to let it define their future.
In Monrovia on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, more than 300 youths from across the...
IGP Strengthens Ties With UN To Tackle Illicit Arms In NigeriaÂ
From rural flashpoints to bustling cities, the flow of illicit small arms remains one of Nigeria’s most persistent security threats, fuelling violence, emboldening criminal networks, and undermining peace efforts.
Recognising...
As Nigeria Battles A Public Health Crisis, CAPPA Urges 100% Tobacco Tax To Curb Addiction, Save Lives
In a country where nearly 30,000 lives are lost annually to tobacco-related diseases and the healthcare system groans under the weight of preventable...
Odumegwu-Ojukwu Visits Nigerian Pastor Jailed In Benin, Reassures Of Govt Support
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has paid a compassionate visit to Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, a Nigerian national imprisoned in the Republic of Benin for over...
INEC Sets Stage For Year-Long Voter Registration, Opens 811 Centres Nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Nigeria’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will resume on Monday, 18 August 2025, starting with online pre-registration.
In-person registration will follow a...
EU Bolsters Aid For Displaced Families In Benue and Plateau With €250,000 Lifeline
In a bid to ease the suffering of thousands displaced by violent attacks in Nigeria’s Benue and Plateau States, the European Union has announced an additional €250,000...
Police Dismiss Bribery Claims Amid Ongoing Business Dispute Investigation In Kaduna
The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed recent allegations of bribery against officers investigating a high-profile commercial dispute between two Kaduna-based business entities.
Reports had circulated, notably by Sahara Reporters, claiming...
Nigeria Hails Jamaica On 61st Independence Anniversary, Pledges Stronger Ties
Nigeria has extended warm congratulations to the Republic of Jamaica as the Caribbean nation celebrates its 61st Independence Anniversary, highlighting shared history, cultural bonds, and a mutual commitment to the...
FRSC Nabs 563 Drivers For Attempting To Bribe Officers In July
In a bold step towards cleaner roads and cleaner conduct, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that 563 motorists were booked in the month of July for...
Court Backs FRSC’s Power To Penalise Altered Number Plates
A Federal High Court in Lagos has upheld the authority of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enforce number plate regulations, ruling that the agency acted lawfully in penalising a...
FG Rallies Nation To Prioritise Breastfeeding As Key To Health, Nutrition, and Climate Goals
The Federal Government has reiterated its strong commitment to promoting breastfeeding as a vital tool for improving health outcomes, boosting national development, and building a more...
Edo Police Throw Weight Behind Crackdown On Illegal Revenue Collectors
The Edo State Police Command has pledged its full support for the government’s ongoing clampdown on illegal revenue collection, promising to play a lead role in enforcing the ban and...
Igali Urges Tinubu To Honour All Sporting Heroes, Not Just Team Stars
Olympic gold medallist and former world wrestling champion, Daniel Igali, has called on President Bola Tinubu to extend the wave of recognition currently showered on Nigeria’s national women’s...
Media Group Applauds NCC For Transparent Promotion Exercise
A media advocacy organisation, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for what it described as a professional, transparent, and fair conduct of its recent promotion...
Cheers In Benin As Edo Task Force Arrests 10 Over Illegal Revenue Collection
Jubilation broke out at markets across Benin City on Tuesday as the Edo State Government cracked down on illegal revenue collectors, arresting at least 10 offenders in...
IGP Egbetokun Commissions New Police Housing In Kano, Vows Greater Focus On Welfare
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has today commissioned over 300 newly constructed residential units and accompanying facilities for police officers in Kano State a move...
One-Term Promises? Anambra Info Commissioner Calls Bluff On Political Gimmick
As the Anambra 2025 governorship race gathers steam, the state's Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, has raised the alarm over what he calls the "inherent subterfuge" in candidates pledging...
IGP Honours Top Officers, Moves To Improve Police Retirement Benefits
It was a proud moment at the Force Headquarters in Abuja as the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, on 5 August 2025, decorated ACP Aliyu Shaba and CSP Sentome...
