PenCom, NURTW to enroll 9m transport workers in pension scheme
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA—The National Pension Commission (PenCom), has commenced discussions with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), on a partnership aimed at bringing an estimated nine million transport workers into the Personal Pension Plan (PPP), under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The proposed collaboration was unveiled during a courtesy visit […]
ADC moves to reconcile aggrieved members in Rivers
By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has begun moves to reconcile aggrieved members following internal disputes that emerged after its recent primary elections. The crisis reportedly led to factional divisions within the party, including the emergence of two governorship candidates. To address the situation, the party on Wednesday […]
Dickson, Obi, Kwankwaso to lead NDC campaign rally in Nasarawa
By Edwin Philip Leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), including Sen. Seriake Dickson, presidential candidate Peter Obi, and his running mate Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, are expected in Akwanga on Thursday for the grand finale of the party’s campaign rally ahead of the Nasarawa North senatorial by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. The NDC State […]
Army rescues five kidnap victims in Kogi forest operation
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army under the 2 Division, have rescued five kidnapped victims abandoned by fleeing bandits during sustained counter-terrorism operations in forested areas of Kogi State.
ACF condemns alleged ethnic profiling, threatened deportation of Northern women in Ondo
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the alleged arrest, ethnic profiling, and threatened deportation of some Northern women by operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, describing the action as unconstitutional and discriminatory. In a statement issued by its Board of Trustees Chairman, Alhaji Bashir M. […]
World Cup: Why DR Congo’s famous statue fan is not available for opener
His absence will be felt by Congolese supporters as the Leopards make their long-awaited return to the World Cup stage against Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal.
