Abuja, June 20, 2025 – The board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reportedly hired five private jets for a retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, drawing sharp public criticism as the company remains under intense scrutiny over its financial management. Sources familiar with the plan say the delegation, led by Chairman Ahmadu Musa Kida
Lagos, June 20, 2025 – The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has commenced the third and most rigorous phase of its Fellowship selection process, the Leadership Evaluation Hub (LEH), as it seeks to identify and prepare the next cohort of transformative public sector leaders in Nigeria. The LEH, currently underway in Lagos, is a merit-based
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described the ongoing prosecution of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as not only baseless but also a glaring indictment of Nigeria’s judicial system. The pro-Biafran group raised alarm over what it termed the Federal Government’s “desperate misuse of the court system” and “systematic falsehood” in its sustained
A socio-political advocacy group based in Ondo State, known as Ondo Citizens for Good Governance (OCGG), has renewed calls for the Federal Government and the National Assembly to approve the conversion of the South-Western Security Network, widely known as Amotekun, into a fully operational state police outfit. The group made this appeal through a public
Ondo, June 20, 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has formally taken over the management of the Agadagba Skill Acquisition Centre in Ondo State as part of renewed efforts to expand youth empowerment and vocational training across Nigeria. The centre, previously operated under local supervision, is now under direct federal administration with the
Nigeria’s pension fund industry has continued on a positive trajectory, with the total assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) surging to ₦23.33 trillion as at the end of March 2025. This was revealed by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) during an official briefing held in Lagos on Thursday. According to Mr. Saleem Abdulrahman, the
This morning in Ilorin, the Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the Kwara State Drug Control Committee and the Office of the First Lady, held a well-attended press briefing to commemorate this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event, graced by officials and
This morning, the Gombe State Police Command unveiled a reinforced security operation aimed at tackling traffic infractions and stamping out criminal activity across the metropolis. According to DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Force’s Public Relations Officer, the clampdown includes the immediate closure of illegal motor parks such as the notorious Dadin Kowa hub, and a strict
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended seven individuals suspected to be involved in internet-related fraud activities during separate sting operations carried out in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The arrests took place in the Lifecamp and Kubwa areas, following credible intelligence received by the anti-graft agency. According to EFCC officials,
Lagos, June 19, 2025 – Nigerian wrestling champion Odunayo Adekuoroye has welcomed her first child with her husband, ushering in a new chapter of personal joy for one of the nation’s most accomplished athletes. The celebrated freestyle wrestler, known for her fierce presence on the mat and her unwavering patriotism, is said to be in
