Ologunagba: 2027 Election Will Reflect Nigerians’ Hardship, Hunger, and Insecurity
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the 2027 general election will be decided by the current realities of hunger, deprivation, and insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja during a media briefing on the party’s recent developments, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, said Nigerians would ultimately decide based on their […]
UN Urges Humanitarian Shift in Nigeria Amid Global Solidarity Drive– World Humanitarian Day 2025
By: Sofiat Adenekan The United Nations has called for a fundamental reset of Nigeria’s humanitarian response, urging a shift from emergency relief to long-term, community-driven solutiona. It stated in Abuja on Monday as the country joined the global community in commemorating World Humanitarian Day 2025 with the themed “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities,”. […]
NLC Rejects Ban, Says Nigerian Workers Have Unfettered Constitutional Right to Politics
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed claims that civil servants are prohibited from participating in partisan politics, insisting that the 1999 Constitution and rulings of the Supreme Court guarantee the right of all Nigerians, including public workers, to freely engage in political activities. In a strongly worded statement signed by its […]
President Tinubu Arrives Japan For TICAD9
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo to participate in the ninth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), a key global summit aimed at deepening Africa–Asia partnerships. According to Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu touched down in Tokyo early Tuesday (local time) and was warmly received at […]
3 Million Nigerians Displaced as Reps Launch Flood Management Committee
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Monday inaugurated an Ad-hoc Committee on Flood Management and Response as Nigeria grapples with worsening humanitarian crises that have displaced more than three million citizens. This is also as the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Tanko Sununu, raised the alarm at the […]
Nigeria, Philippines Move to Strengthen Labour Cooperation
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to deepen labour cooperation with the Republic of the Philippines in a bid to protect workers’ welfare and strengthen bilateral relations. A statement signed by the Head, Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Patience Onuobia said the Minister, Muhammad Maigari […]
Reps Demand Evidence as Lawmaker Alleges Bribes for Bills, Motions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it will summon Rep. Ibrahim Usman Auyo (APC, Jigawa) to defend his viral claim that lawmakers receive payments to sponsor motions, bills, and petitions or face possible disciplinary action. House spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., satated this in a statement on Friday following remarks, made in a […]
NAICOM Begins Recapitalisation as NIIRA 2025 Increases Capital Floor
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced the commencement of a sweeping recapitalisation exercise for insurance and reinsurance companies in Nigeria. This follows the enactment of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on July 31, 2025. Under the new law, the Minimum […]
FG to Begin Drug Tests for University Students – NDLEA
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government will soon commence mandatory drug tests for all returning and newly admitted students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) retired Brigadier General Mohamed Buba-Marwa, made the policy announcement in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated this during the commissioning of 46 newly procured […]
NCPC Boss Welcomes Simba Tours CEO, Eyes Stronger Pilgrimage Ties with Ethiopia
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with Christian tour operators, particularly in Ethiopia, to enhance pilgrimage experiences for Nigerian Christians. Bishop Adegbite made this known on Monday, when he received the Chief Executive Officer of Simba Tours and Travel, […]