NSITF Enrols Over 7.6 Million Workers Into Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has disclosed that over 7.6 million employees have so far been enrolled into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). He made the disclosure at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja. Faleye also announced the enrolment of the […]
NLC Demands Immediate Action Over Oyo School Abductions
By Chinedu Echianu The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, has called on governments at all levels and security agencies to urgently address the worsening security situation in the country following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ajaero expresses concern over the kidnapping […]
Gender Balance Key to Nigeria’s Development — Hadiza Usman
By Chinedu Echianu The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman, says Nigeria’s development goals cannot be achieved unless the executive, legislature and public institutions deliberately create opportunities for the empowerment, inclusion and leadership advancement of women across the country. Speaking at the 2026 Young Women’s Leadership Conference (YWLC) in Abuja, […]
FCTA Expands Security Crackdown to Abuja Suburbs
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified efforts to tackle insecurity in Abuja suburbs by expanding its ongoing Operation Sweep to satellite communities and suspected criminal hideouts outside the city centre. Secretary of the FCTA Command and Control Centre, Peter Olumuji, disclosed this during an enforcement operation in Wassa. FCTA Focuses on Illegal Settlements […]
Ooni of Ife Announces Birth of Twin Princes
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has announced the birth of twin princes with his wife, Mariam Ajibola. The monarch shared the news in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday. He expressed gratitude to God for the safe delivery of the children. Ooni Gives Thanks to God According to the monarch, both […]
Kwara Government Arrests Six for Illegal Refuse Dumping
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Kwara State Government has stepped up enforcement against environmental violations in Ilorin metropolis, arresting six persons for illegal refuse dumping and sealing two facilities over excessive noise pollution. The Commissioner for Environment, Nafisat Buge, disclosed this during a review of reports submitted by Environmental Health Officers and members of the ministry’s […]
Wike Commends Progress, Quality of Abuja Road Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing road infrastructure projects across Abuja. This is as he said residents are beginning to experience the impact of governance through visible development. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday while inspecting ongoing projects in […]
NDLEA Intercepts N10.4bn Canadian Loud at Lagos Port
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA have intercepted 4,173.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a high-potency synthetic strain of cannabis, valued at over N10.4 billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. Speaking on the seizure, NDLEA Chairman, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, said the agency would continue working with local and international […]
Wike Defends Judges’ Housing Project, Orders Road to Benchers Annex
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s ongoing construction of residential accommodation for judges, insisting that infrastructure support for the judiciary does not threaten judicial independence. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of the Body of Benchers led by its […]
NSITF Restores Hope for Injured Workers With Prosthetic Support
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has reaffirmed the importance of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in restoring hope, dignity and confidence to Nigerian workers who suffer injuries in the course of their duties. Faleye spoke in Abuja at the weekend during […]