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Nigeria on Thursday received the Evaluation Committee of the offer of the Commonwealth sports offer in Abuja, marked a significant step in the country’s campaign to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The President of the Tinubu Soccer, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, welcomed the delegation at the country’s home and reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to hold what would …

The National Assembly asked for the withdrawal of all the circulars already issued for contractual prizes in the tax year of 2025. The resolution for the withdrawal of the circular already issued for contracts for the tax year of 2025 was taken jointly by the committees on the allocations of both the Senate and the Chamber of Representatives of Abuja. …

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has called for an independent investigation of the new fire outbreak on Lagos Island, which claims at least six lives and made several others injured. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Acting President of NLC, Prince Adewale Adeyanju, described the incident as a tragic consequence of institutional negligence and ignoring safety standards. The …

The vice-chalkiere, Lokoja Federal University (Full), Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, asked for collective responsibility to develop innovative solutions and policies to mitigate the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation in Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration of the International Center for the climate change of the Lokoja Federal University, the floods and environmental sustainability (I3Cfesto) held on the Felele campus of …

At the 152nd meeting, the National Economic Council (NEC) once again avoided negotiating about the old issues of state police, despite increasing unsafe throughout the country and public and political support that expanded for its implementation. Although the support of the Tinubu Bola President for State Police has been praised widely, and at least 34 governors have voiced their support, …

The Minister of Federal Capital Region (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the Nigerian people fortunate to have a Tinubu Ball President at the top of the leadership, praising the President’s tolerance of criticism – even when crossing the boundary. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during the Road N1 arterial project flag in Wuye District, Wike aimed at presidential critics, chose …

A high court of Benin City in the state of Edo stopped the conduct of the secondary elections of the local government scheduled for Saturday 20 September 2025. Judge Mary Itsueli, sitting as a holiday judge, retained the independent electoral commission of the Edo State (Edsiec), the state government and the attorney general to proceed with the exercise following an …

Here are 10 top stories throughout the country 1. The river assembly continues the legislative task after six months of emergency rules After six months of political deadlock and federal supervision, the Rivers State Council held its first official plenary session on Thursday at 10 am, signifying a big step towards recovery of normality in the state government. 2. I …

...Former Inc Boss complains about the collapse of responsibility … urges a visionary governance, focused on people Daud Olatunji The former president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INC), Prof. Atthiru Jega, has raised new concerns about the democratic stability of Nigeria, warning that poor and selfish leadership is constantly undermining national progress. Jega, who spoke as the main speaker …

In a historic moment for Nigeria and all African aviation sectors, Olubunmi Kuku, Director of the Federal Nigerian Airport Authority (FAAN), has been elected as Vice President of ACI Africa. Aci Africa plays an important role in advocating for flight interests throughout the continent. This election not only highlighted his leadership but also appointed him from the previous role as …