Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Celebrate CGC Adeniyi on Birthday
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has extended warm birthday wishes to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, CGC Adewale Adeniyi. commending his exceptional commitment to the growth and development of volleyball in Nigeria. In a goodwill message personally signed by NVRA Chairman, Ganiyu Oloyede, the association praised Adeniyi’s unwavering […]
FCTA Approves Five Memos on Infrastructure, Services
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved five key memoranda aimed at sustaining infrastructure development and improving service delivery in Abuja. The approval came at the first Executive Council (EXCO) meeting of 2026, chaired by the FCT Minister. Education Approval Briefing journalists after the meeting on Wednesday, the Mandate Secretary for […]
Speaker Abbas Condemns Niger Market Attack, Condoles Victims’ Families
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in the Demo community of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, where terrorists killed scores of people, kidnapped several others and set the market ablaze. The Speaker on Monday described the attack as gruesome and […]
PTAD Disburses ₦55.9bn as Pensions, Arrears in December 2025
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed a total of ₦55.9 billion as monthly pensions, outstanding arrears to eligible pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) for December 2025. According to PTAD, the payment includes ₦13.41 billion for monthly pensions across all pension departments, including diaspora pensioners, while ₦42.50 billion was […]
Presidency Insists New Tax Laws to Take Effect January 1, 2026
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s new tax laws will commence on January 1, 2026, as scheduled, dismissing speculations about any delay or suspension of the reforms. In a press statement issued on December 30, 2025, President Bola Tinubu said the tax reforms, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, […]
Rivers Set for Change in 2027, Wike Tells Khana Supporters
BY SOFIAT ADENEKAN-ABDUL Political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections took centre stage in Rivers State as indications emerged that past leadership choices at the state level may be reviewed. The signal came during a gathering at Khana Local Government Area, where residents and political leaders hosted a high-profile visit in Bori. Speaking at the […]
Senator Barau Pays Withheld ₦7m Entitlement of Former Kano LG Chairman
By Anayo Akwitti The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has settled the withheld entitlement of a former Chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Fa’izu Alfindiki, by the Kano State Government. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau presented a cheque of ₦7 […]
Edo Climate Commission Reacts to Senate Clearance of Ambassadors-Designate
By Chinedu Echianu The Edo State Ecological Climate Change Funding and Management Commission has acknowledged the Senate’s clearance of several career and non-career ambassadors-designate recently approved for diplomatic appointments. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Blessing Agbomhere, the Senate’s action was described as a confirmation of the suitability of the nominees […]
PLAC Survey Reveals National Support for Constitutional Reforms in Nigeria
By Julian Osamoto The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has unveiled the findings of a nationwide survey on Nigeria’s ongoing Constitution Review. The survey reveals public backing for far-reaching reforms across governance, electoral integrity, and gender representation. Presenting the report to journalists in Abuja, PLAC Executive Director Dr. Clement Nwankwo described the results as […]
Nigeria Hockey Federation Reacts to Award, Outlines 2026 Plans
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A Board Member of the Nigeria Hockey Federation, Yohanna Faruk, has described the award received by the federation as a major boost for the development of hockey in Nigeria and across Africa. Faruk, who spoke on behalf of the President of the Federation, Engr. Simon Nkom, was reacting after receiving the award […]