By Ibironke Ariyo The Controller-General, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has charged personnel of the service to leverage on insurance for a sustainable post service experience. Nwakuche gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja, in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Correctional Welfare Insurance SchemeContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, in line with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government, through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), says no fewer than 22,000 farmers will benefit interest-free loans under its FarmerMoni Dry and Wet Season Programme. Mr Hamza Baba, the National Programme Manager, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) under NSIPA, said this atContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria would defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the threats as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s core values. The president also tasked the National Economic Council (NEC) to drive inclusive growth, stressing the need for the effective implementation of theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved a comprehensive reset of sports funding in Nigeria, directing economic management authorities to ensure adequate and timely financing from the 2026 fiscal year. The president announced the policy in a message posted on his verified X handle, describing sports as one ofContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, says the inflow into Federation Account rose to N35 trillion in 2025, a significant increase from N27 trillion in 2024. Ogunjimi, represented by the Director Federation Account, Mrs Rita Okolie, disclosed this during the Federation Account Allocation CommitteeContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined political leaders and dignitaries at the wedding fatiha of children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, held at the National Mosque, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony attracted prominent personalities from within andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Thursday expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of troops to Kaiama Local Government Area of the state would restore peace after a deadly terrorist attack. AbdulRazaq spoke with State House correspondents after meeting the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded 10, 446 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) and 5,289 deaths nationwide in 2025. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said that the data showed a decrease in the numbers of deaths recorded inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara following a terrorist attack on Worro community. Tinubu said the battalion would spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to check the terrorists and protect vulnerable communities. This is contained in aContinue Reading
