By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has adopted a National Flood Insurance Policy (NFIP) aimed at addressing the growing threat of flood-related disasters across the country. The initiative was announced on Thursday in Abuja during the Technical Committee Meeting (TCM) on the Development of the National Flood Insurance Policy andContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Sabotage The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has uncovered an emerging coordinated sabotage campaign being waged by a syndicate of known and faceless actors, within and outside the organisation. A statement issued on Friday by the management of NNPC Ltd., said that theContinue Reading
Progress Okeoghene Akubuike Mr Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has lauded the progress made toward realising the vision of Africa’s founding fathers for economic integration. Speaking at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) 2025 in Abuja, Mene underscored the vital role of economicContinue Reading
Railway By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government says it will advance railway track monitoring system across the country for safe and efficient rail operations. Mr Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a team led by Mr MuriloContinue Reading
Campaign By Usman Aliyu Edo Government has called for collective action against drug abuse and trafficking in the state, with a renewed focus on public education, prevention, and community rehabilitation. Mr Andrew Oghenovo, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Monday Okpebholo on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking Control made the call onContinue Reading
Railway By Chiazo Ogbolu The Mining Team of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) intercepted a trailer loaded with railway slippers on 20 June at Missu axis, Bauchi State. The slippers were hidden beneath sacks of sawdust, raising suspicion of deliberate concealment and intent to vandalise public infrastructure.Continue Reading
Enforcement By Taiye Olayemi The ECOWAS Court has outlined key strategies aimed at strengthening the enforcement of its judgments across member states. Mr Gaye Sowe, Acting Deputy Chief Registrar of the ECOWAS Court, disclosed this during a news conference at the close of the two-day inaugural meeting of Competent NationalContinue Reading
Surgeries By Aderogba George The International College of Surgeons (ICS), in collaboration with its Nigeria Section, on Monday commenced a two-day free surgical outreach for indigent and vulnerable Nigerians in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach is part of activities marking the 58th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
Tobacco By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that urgent action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising tobacco industry interference threatens global efforts to reduce tobacco use. In a statement released on Monday, WHO highlighted its 2025 Global Tobacco Epidemic report,Continue Reading
Super Falcons By Ijeoma Okigbo Reigning African best goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, starred as Nigeria’s Super Falcons showcased flair and grit in a 0-0 draw with hosts Portugal on Monday. The nine-time African champions, aiming for a 10th title, arrived less than 24 hours before kick-off but showed no fatigue, matchingContinue Reading
