2026 Budget: Senate seeks modernised FRSC training, better funding for NIPSS
By Emmanuel Okogba The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to institutionalise regular training, retraining, and enhanced safety programmes for its personnel to improve operational efficiency and service delivery nationwide. The call was made on Tuesday by the committee chairman, Senator Allwell Onyesoh, during the […]
FIFA boss ‘very reassured’ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader.
Nigerian newspapers review: How we escaped assassination in Benin — Obi, Oyegun
Another headline features President Bola Tinubu approving the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, after he tendered his letter, attributing his decision to urgent family matters.
El-Rufai fails to appear in court, trial put on hold till April 23
The scheduled arraignment of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over his alleged unlawful interception of the phone communication of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, suffered a setback on Wednesday.
Why Edo is leading in 2nd Niger Delta games – ESSC Chair
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Hon Desmond Enabulele, said Edo State is currently topping the medals table in the ongoing Niger Delta games because of the rigorous and painstaking efforts deployed to prepare the athletes for the competition. He said the game has unfolded as a spectacular showcase […]
Oborevwori celebrates Victor Ochei at 57
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, extended warm felicitations to the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, as he marks his 57th birth anniversary on February 25. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Ochei as an accomplished politician, astute […]
