There was palpable tension in Abuja on Wednesday as security operatives fired teargas to disperse a group of protesters who had converged at the gates of the National Assembly to demand inclusion of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the recently constituted North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The protest, which began peacefully, quickly spiralled into
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has marked another milestone in its capacity-building drive with the successful graduation of 50 officers from Junior Course 21 at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Abuja. The graduation ceremony, held over the weekend, witnessed a blend of pride and solemnity as the officers concluded months of intensive
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has called on the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss Binance Holdings Limited’s application seeking to nullify a court order permitting the service of legal documents via email. This development is part of an ongoing legal battle in which the Nigerian government is pursuing $79.5 billion in damages
The 6th edition of the One Service, One Medal (OSOM) Games officially commenced on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), declaring the games open at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. In his opening address, Dikko reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to organizing regular internal competitions
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will join the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) leadership, state pilgrims’ boards, and industry experts at the 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit in Abuja on April 30, 2025, for a two-day event aimed at refining strategies for the 2025 Hajj operations. The summit will feature four intensive sessions with seven expert
April 12, 2025, will be etched in the memories of many as Nigerian nightlife mogul Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana, marked his milestone 50th birthday in grand fashion. The vibrant celebration, dubbed “50 for 50,” took place in Abuja and was a fusion of luxury, music, culture, and personal impact, offering a glimpse
The Labour Party (LP) crisis took a dramatic turn on Sunday, as the Julius Abure-led faction raised concerns over a potential invasion of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. In response to reports of a planned takeover, the Abure leadership deployed a team of police officers and private operatives to secure the entrance of the
