FG Increases Civil Servants’ Allowances, Welfare Benefits
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has approved an upward review of allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, aimed at improving take-home pay and boosting morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja, by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, following approval by the […]
Minister Charges New Fire Officers on Proactive Disaster Management
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised the need for proactive disaster management and improved emergency response across the country. Tunji-Ojo, handed down the charge as the Federal Fire Service (FFS) graduated its largest officer training cohort […]
Tributes as NILDS DG Prof Abubakar Sulaiman Marks 60th Birthday
By Chinedu Echianu It was a day of celebration, reflection, and admiration in Abuja as Nigeria’s political elite, royal fathers, and academic giants converged to honour the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, on his 60th birthday. The high-profile event was more than a birthday […]
Picture Story: National Leaders Hail NILDS DG Prof Sulaiman at 60
By Julian Osamoto It was a day of tributes, reflection, and celebration in Abuja as dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered to honour Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), on his 60th birthday. The event went beyond personal accolades, to a national conversation on leadership, governance, and […]
World Girl Child Day: Nigerian Girls Leading Change Amid Crisis
By: Osamoto Julian Across Nigeria, young girls are stepping forward not just as victims of hardship, but as trailblazers shaping their own destinies. As the world marks this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, themed “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” focus has turned to how […]
Nigeria at 65: Tinubu Flags Economic Challenges, Security Concerns
By Julian Osamoto In a national broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the hardships facing Nigerians, while outlining the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy, restore security, and support citizens. Reform Challenges President Tinubu highlighted persistent economic pressures, including high inflation and reliance on past oil revenues, while claiming a […]
Tinubu Ends State of Emergency in Rivers State, Restores Fubara
By Julian Osamoto President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday announced the end of the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, declaring that democratic governance will resume immediately. With the lifting of the proclamation, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including Speaker Martins Amaewhule, […]
Breaking the Silence on Suicide Could Help Save Lives
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Behind every suicide is a story, one often hidden behind forced smiles, unspoken struggles, and a silence too heavy to bear. As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, mental health advocates are emphasizing one powerful truth: breaking that silence could save lives. Every 43 seconds, […]
Simon Ekpa Jailed Six Years in Finland Over Terrorism Charges
By Julian Osamoto The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish politician, Simon Ekpa, to six years imprisonment after finding him guilty of terrorism-related crimes and other offences connected to the Biafran separatist movement. Ekpa, 40, a former municipal councillor in Lahti, was convicted on charges including participation in the activities of a […]