NSCDC nabs 112 vandals, 50 illegal miners in Abuja, decorates 402 officers
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has arrested 112 suspected vandals and 50 illegal miners in Abuja. The FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this on Monday during the decoration of 402 officers recently promoted across various ranks as […]
Mayor of Columbia gets African title as Okei celebrates birthday
Ehikwe gifts Ika’s version of the Lordsprayer to Americans By Jimitota Onoyume The Pan African People, a sociocultural pressure group comprising Africans residing in Columbia, Carolina, United States of America (USA), has bestowed a chieftaincy title – Adolor of the Pan African People – on Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, for his […]
Makoko demolition: HDAN calls for humane alternatives, protection of residents’ rights
Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), has expressed deep concern over the ongoing demolition of homes in the Makoko area of Lagos State, which has left many residents displaced and uncertain about their future.
Basic Education: Benue govt flags-off distribution of teaching, learning materials
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government has commenced the distribution of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) donated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to public basic education schools across the state. Performing the flag-off at the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) headquarters in Makurdi, on behalf of Governor Hyacinth Alia, […]
Dr. Mahmoud Alfa’s rise as a transformational leader for Kogi East Senatorial District
In a nation yearning for leadership that blends competence with compassion, vision with service and intellect with integrity, one name is steadily rising across the plains and hills of Kogi East. That name is Dr. Mahmoud Alfa. He walks with the quiet confidence of a man who has spent his life building institutions and shaping […]
Why we need a new specialist for the Nigerian patient
The patient is massive — the “Giant of Africa” — standing tall, boisterous, and bursting with visible energy. But a trained eye would spot the tremors immediately
Okpara: Communications firm repositions as public influence player in 2026
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – An Abuja-based communications firm has announced a revised growth strategy for 2026, signalling a shift in how it positions its services and areas of focus. It said the change follows its work across finance, energy, healthcare, real estate and development sectors in 2025, and reflects what it describes as evolving […]
Digital taxation without cybersecurity a national risk – Expert
By Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s shift to digital tax administration could expose the country to serious revenue, data and trust risks if cybersecurity is not embedded at the core of implementation, Toluwani Akinniyi, a cybersecurity leader and Governance, Risk Management and Compliance expert, has warned. The warning comes as Nigeria prepares to implement sweeping tax reforms […]
Africa eyes global power through Futsal
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Association Africaine de Futsal (AAF) has rolled out an ambitious 2026 programme that places futsal at the heart of Africa’s bid for greater relevance and influence on the global sports stage, with youth development, international exposure and institutional partnerships forming the backbone of the plan. At a press briefing […]
Finlogic to simplify diaspora remittances after securing IMTO licence from CBN
By Ephraim Oseji In a strategic move to deepen foreign exchange liquidity and formalise international capital inflows, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially granted an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) licence to Finlogic, a leading cross-border remittance service provider.This regulatory approval aligns with the apex bank’s ambitious target to scale monthly inward remittances […]
AFCON 2025: Forum uses football to boost Nigeria–Morocco ties
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Nigeria–Morocco Commerce and Development Forum (NM-CDF) has unveiled a special support initiative for Nigerians in Morocco attending the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leveraging sports diplomacy to strengthen bilateral ties between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco. The initiative, coordinated through the Office of the Vice President of […]
