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PenCom aims to improve police pensions, says exit from CPS not needed

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has moved to allay rising unrest among Nigeria Police personnel about remaining in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), saying it aims to secure improved retirement benefits for officers—not to back their withdrawal from the scheme. Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, said on Tuesday that the […]

NIWA to establish, upgrade jetties, phase out unsafe boats

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has unveiled plans to establish more jestties across the country, upgrade dilapidated infrastructure, phase out unsafe boats with a view to strengthening waterway safety enforcement, and deepening collaboration with the private sector to unlock full potential of Nigeria’s inland waterways. Speaking at a media briefing in […]

Stakeholders seek credible elections, stronger legislative oversight at NASS Open Week

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja Stakeholders have called for credible elections, stronger legislative oversight and greater transparency in governance as the National Assembly marked its Open Week in Abuja. Speaking at the event, themed “Three Years of the 10th National Assembly: Advancing Transparency, Inclusion and Reform,” former Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John […]

Apapa Customs seizes N26.5bn Cannabis hidden in imported cars

By Godwin Oritse Operatives of the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted 4,143.5 kilograms of Cannabis Indica with an estimated street value of ₦26.569 billion during a routine cargo examination at the Apapa Port. The Customs Area Controller of the […]

Choose skills over prostitution, Sophia Lawrence urges young girls

Popular event planner and founder of Sophie’s Treat Trove, Mrs. Sophia Otemabor Lawrence, has urged young girls to shun prostitution and embrace education, vocational training and entrepreneurship as pathways to financial independence and personal fulfillment.

Protect Christians from attacks, U.S. official urges Nigeria

By Ebunoluwa SessouThe United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons, IDPs to their homes. Garcia made the call during a visit to Abuja, where he held a series […]

Customs reports N34tn import duty waiver loss in 2025

By Godwin Oritse The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed that import duty exemption certificates approved in 2025 amounted to ₦34 trillion, saying the Federal Government’s duty waiver policy significantly constrained the Service’s revenue generation efforts. Adeniyi made the disclosure during an investigative session of the Senate Committee on Finance […]

Hundreds benefit from Awoyo Desmond’s free eye care outreach in Owo

By Adesina Wahab Otunba Awoyo Desmond, a House of Representatives candidate on the platform of the Action People’s Movement, APM, in Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, has successfully organized the first batch of free eye care outreach for residents of his constituency. The humanitarian initiative provided free eye examinations to members of the community, with over 450 […]

Ogorugba highlights achievements as Isoko North Council marks two years

The Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area, Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has highlighted the achievements of his administration under the “GODWIN Agenda”, saying the policy framework is driving development, improved welfare, inclusiveness and grassroots governance across the council area. Speaking as his administration marked two years in office, Ogorugba said the agenda was designed to […]

Big Brother Naija Season 11 Premieres July 26 with ₦160 Million Grand Prize

Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija, returns for its highly anticipated Season 11 on Sunday, 26 July 2026 on DStv and GOtv. The launch show will air from 7pm on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family channels with the 24-hour show on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49. BBNaija fans can […]

Niger Delta Owigiri Band to headline UK African Festival

Niger Delta-based Owigiri music ensemble, D’ Because Of Love Crew, popularly known as Alfred JKing & The Because Of Love Crew, has been announced as one of the headline performers for the Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 in the United Kingdom.

NDDC empowers Niger Delta youths with critical reading skills to Clcounter misinformation

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expanded its human capital development drive with a critical reading skills workshop aimed at equipping young people in the Niger Delta with the tools to identify misinformation, analyse information objectively and make informed decisions in an increasingly digital world. The one-day programme, organised in collaboration with Human Dignity […]

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