Some staff of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) stationed at enrolment centres across Abuja have come under fire following fresh allegations that they are collecting illegal fees from applicants in exchange for tampering with date of birth entries on the National Identification Number (NIN) database. The development has sparked outrage among Nigerians, raising serious
Abuja, Nigeria — August 13, 2025 | The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced it will screen more than 500 candidates suspected of securing admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions despite being under the minimum age requirement. The screening exercise will take place simultaneously in Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri, focusing on verifying the authenticity
Today, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, NASFAT marked a historic milestone, the 30th anniversary celebration and the public presentation of its History Book. The event drew a distinguished audience, including His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto; the Comptroller General of Customs; representatives of the Minister of Justice; and
Abuja, Nigeria | August 8, 2025 Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their long-standing development cooperation, spanning over five decades, during a high-level Nigerian-German Government Consultation Meeting held today in Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, received the German delegation led by Ambassador Annett Günther and senior officials from Berlin
Nigeria’s women basketball team arrived in Abuja to a triumphant reception on Monday following their record-breaking fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket championship victory. The D’Tigress squad, led by coach Rena Wakama, touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with the championship trophy, greeted by cheering crowds, cultural performers and basketball fans celebrating their continental
July 31, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) seeking to stop the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts from investigating the alleged mismanagement of over N98 billion in the nation’s insurance sector. The NIA, a leading umbrella body for
Nigeria’s Super Falcons touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on a chartered flight from Morocco, where they clinched a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The triumphant squad was warmly received by jubilant fans, football officials, and dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the team’s outstanding performance in the
Abuja, July 18, 2025 — The Federal Government has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Nigeria International Air Show (NIAS) in Abuja this December, marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation and aerospace sector. The landmark event, scheduled to hold at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, will bring together stakeholders from
Daura, Katsina State | July 17, 2025 Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Daura, Katsina State, for Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the solemn third-day prayer held in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The prayer session, which is a key Islamic rite, marked a continuation of national mourning
July 11, 2025 | Abuja — The President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs. Mernan Femi Oluyede, led a heartfelt humanitarian outreach in Abuja, empowering and supporting 1,500 soldiers’ wives and widows of fallen heroes. With the theme “Sustaining Legacies through Unwavering Commitment to Unity and Service for the Betterment of Humanity,”
