By Isaac Aregbesola The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) has graduated 130 trainees from its Skills Acquisition Centre in Abuja as part of its mission to empower families of servicemen and women. DEPOWA President, Mrs Mernan Oluyede, said this on Saturday in Abuja at the graduation of BatchContinue Reading
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By Taiye Olayemi Mr Ivo Takor, a legal expert, has advised retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to carefully evaluate their options under Section 7(1) of the Pension Reform Act 2014. Takor, Vice President of the Human Rights Committee, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe Branch, gave the advice whileContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Prof. Olumide Ekanade of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has called for urgent reform of Nigeria’s fiscal federalism to empower federating units and geo-political zones to generate their own resources and drive economic growth. Ekanade, a Professor of Economic and Social History, made the call while delivering theContinue Reading
The Lagos State Command and Control Centre says it received more than 12 million nuisance calls in 2025, raising concerns over the misuse of toll-free emergency lines in the state.
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By Toba Ajayi The Federal Government has assured Kwara residents of its commitment to restoring peace and tackling insecurity across the state. The Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr Abiodun Essiet, gave the assurance on Thursday in Omu-Aran during a stakeholders’ meeting. Essiet said PresidentContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Mr Chuks Akamadu, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable, says the roundtable is designed to create strategies for accelerating Nigeria’s economic diversification as a pathway to strengthening national security. Akamadu, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said Sen. George Akume, the Secretary toContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Some elders from Benue State have urged the Federal Government to instill peace by declaring a state of emergency in Sankera, Benue State following recent violence in the area. Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, President, African Leadership Institute, Dayton, Ohio, United States, made the call at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Transporters For Tinubu 2027 Support Group on Thursday conducted eye screenings and drug sensitisation for transport operators in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its National Coordinator, Mr Segun Obayendo, who spoke at the opening of the programme at the Jabi Park in Abuja, said the initiativeContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Abuja, Feb. 26, 2026 (NAN) A Coalition of Civil Society Groups has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies on the peaceful conduct of Feb.21 FCT elections. The coalition described the exercise, especially in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), as peaceful, credible andContinue Reading
