Appointments: APC-PCC members write Tinubu, demand inclusion
Concerned members of the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, of ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address what they described as neglect of campaign council members in appointments and patronage, warning that the situation could weaken the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
New Hope for Police officers as PenCom unveils sweeping Pension reforms
•Seeks 75% salary as Police Pension By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has called on the Federal Government to double its pension contribution for police officers from the current 10 percent to 20 percent, as part of wide-ranging reforms aimed at boosting retirement security for men and women of the Nigeria Police Force. PenCom’s […]
Pension security first: PTAD unveils digital tools to protect retirees
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting pensioners’ rights and wellbeing, unveiling new digital initiatives to enhance service delivery for Federal Government retirees under the old Defined Benefit Scheme, DBS. Speaking at the 2024/2025 Annual General Meeting, AGM, of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors, NAIPE, sponsored […]
UM revenue growth surpasses 40% year-on-year
By Peter Egwuatu Global media agency, Universal McCann, UM, has disclosed over 40 percent revenue growth year-on-year. The company also announced its strategic acquisitions of three major brand accounts, significantly strengthening the agency’s portfolio. This achievement came under the stewardship UM’s Managing Director, Mrs. Oyebimpe Fayemi, who prioritized integrity, customer-centricity, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, translating […]
Anioma: A place of noble people
As a young man growing up in the defunct Bendel State in the 1970s and ’80s, I read some of Professor Zulu Sofola’s seminal literary works
Gov Idris sets up rapid response committee on flood
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, has declared war on the menace of flooding, approving the constitution of a high-powered committee to inspect, assess, and recommend immediate solutions to the devastation caused by recent floods across the state. The committee, described as a rapid response team, is chaired by the Commissioner of […]
Group demands Edo APC secretary’s resignation over alleged lopsided appointments
…Allegation false, says party spokesman By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A Concerned Group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oredo local government has called for the resignation of the state secretary of the party, Lawrence Okah, over alleged marginalisation as they accused him of concentrating all appointments coming to Oredo in his Ward […]
Youth ambassadors to lead nationwide malaria awareness drive
By Esther Onyegbula In a fresh push to curb malaria, one of Nigeria’s most persistent public health challenges, secondary and tertiary school students are to spearhead community-driven campaigns under the newly introduced Geneith Health Competition (GHC). The initiative, organised by CEOAFRICA in partnership with Geneith Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Coatal Forte Softgel, is designed to raise […]
Eleme Kingdom comes together under one leadership after 55 years
In a historic moment that will be etched in the annals of Eleme Kingdom’s history, the kingdom has finally put an end to over 55 years of chieftaincy factions and divisions. On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the kingdom witnessed a grand unification ceremony, bringing together all traditional clan heads, elders, women, and youths under one […]
Gov Idris declares war on flooding, sets up rapid response committee
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, has declared war on the menace of flooding, approving the constitution of a high-powered committee to inspect, assess, and recommend immediate solutions to the devastation caused by recent floods across the state.
APC Professionals applaud NSA Ribadu over security gains
The All Progressives Congress League of Professionals (ALP) has hailed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for what it described as steady improvements in the country’s security landscape under his watch.
Beyond judicial recognition of APC and PDP as terrorist groups, by Femi Falana
Simply defined: terrorism is the illegitimate use of violence to achieve political or religious objectives. Under the Terrorism (Prevention) Act of 2022 of Nigeria, the definition of terrorism is much wider than subversion and terrorism in Canada. In Nigeria, terrorist acts include actions intended to cause death, serious harm, or endangerment, with the goal of […]
Fifty years of Gowon’s overthrow(7), by Eric Teniola
From last week, this is the concluding narrative of General Yakubu Gowon’s many landmark achievements before his overthrow on July 30, 1975. These included the establishment of many companies with significant Federal Government shareholdings as well as the promulgation of the Indigenisation Decree. Also worthy of mention is the setting up of the National Youth Service […]
Mutual Benefits grows revenue by 68%
By Rosemary Iwunze Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has grown insurance revenue by 68 per cent to N66.92 billion in 2024 from N39.92 billion recorded in 2023. Chairman of the company, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, who disclosed this at the company’s annual general meeting in Lagos, stated that the growth reflects expanding market share and effective client retention […]
Dust over Okonjo-Iweala’s upbeat economy rating
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, paid a working visit to President Bola Tinubu last week. A highlight of the meeting was her positive comment on the performance of the Nigerian economy under the president who has just completed 26 months in the saddle. According to her, while speaking to media: […]
How desperation turns Nigerian job seekers into scam targets
By TAHIR AHMAD “Hear this: recruitment is not conducted on social media. If you see a post on Instagram, TikTok, or WhatsApp claiming to offer Customs jobs, it’s fake.“ That was one of the striking lines from an AI-generated video I stumbled upon last weekend. That was while browsing the internet. It came from the Nigeria […]
