Drug War Is a Generational Responsibility -NDLEA Chairman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has described the fight against illicit drugs as a “generational responsibility”, saying the agency must remain relentless as new cartels and trafficking routes emerge. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the agency’s 12th awards ceremony, he said the war against illicit drugs […]
Foreign Ministry, YGU Forge Diplomacy Partnership
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Yakubu Gowon University have begun moves to forge a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening diplomatic training, policy research and institutional capacity as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s Foreign Service. The proposed collaboration was discussed during a courtesy visit by the management of the University’s […]
Youth Leaders Postpone Protest Over Xenophobia in South Africa
By Chinedu Echianu The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has postponed its planned warning protest against South Africans in Nigeria over the reported xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The protest, scheduled for today Wednesday, August 5, 2026, was postponed following a security briefing by the Department […]
Customs to Hold Annual Recruitment, 2026 Exercise Nears
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it will begin condcting its recruitment exercise annually, with the 2026 recruitment expected to open later this year. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, announced this on Tuesday while releasing the final list of successful candidates in the 2024–2025 recruitment exercise. Adeniyi said the move […]
Women Record Higher Selection Rate in Customs Recruitment
By Oluwakemi Kindness Women recorded a slightly higher selection rate than men in the latest Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recruitment exercise, despite accounting for a smaller share of total applications. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Tuesday while announcing the final list of 3,852 successful candidates selected from 573,680 […]
Calls Grow for Release of Detained Amasiri Indigenes
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The continued detention of some Amasiri indigenes following the crisis in the Ebonyi community has prompted renewed calls for their immediate and unconditional release. The Executive Director of Weekenders Media Commercial Limited and publisher of Weekenders Magazine, Joy Idam, made the call on Thursday, urging Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru to order […]
Dame Nneka Urges Professionals to Build Integrity, Embrace Multiple Skills
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Deputy Director of the National Gallery of Art, Dame Nneka Ijeoma, has urged professionals to uphold integrity, protect their credibility, and diversify their skills to remain relevant and successful in today’s competitive environment. Speaking during the meeting of the League of Anambra Journalists Abuja (LAJA) on July 2, Dame Nneka described herself […]
13,000 FCTA Staff Begin 2025 Promotion Exercise
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced its 2025 promotion exercise for more than 13,000 civil servants across the FCT Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority. The Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, announced the commencement of the exercise in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying it was […]
Fix Nigeria First to Lead Africa – Foriegn Affairs Minister
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has said Nigeria must first address its economic challenges, security concerns and internal stability before it can effectively reclaim its leadership position in Africa and expand its influence on the global stage. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of Shadows of Power, a […]
NILDS DG Urges African Solutions to Regional Challenges
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on African countries to develop home-grown solutions to the political, legislative and institutional challenges facing the continent. Prof. Sulaiman made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, while receiving a three-member delegation from the Eastern and Southern African Management […]