Dr Olusola Odumosu, the commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has lauded Private Guard Companies (PGCs) for complying with licence renewals and the training of guards. The commandant gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. OdumosuContinue Reading

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in collaboration with the Federal Government has inaugurated the World’s First International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) in Nigeria. Ms Mariya Gabriel, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information (ADG/CI) said this in an interview on the sidelines of theContinue Reading

Shendam, the senatorial headquarters of Plateau South Senatorial District, was agog on Saturday as the Senator representing the Zone, Simon Bako Lalong, formally presented his nomination form to constituents, party leaders, and paramount traditional ruler of Gamailand HRH Miskoom Martin Mudu’utrie Shaldas III. Senator Lalong, who arrived Shendam in theContinue Reading

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration to the welfare of the FCT workforce. Addressing workers at Eagle Square, Abuja, on the occasion of the 2026 International Workers’ Day, the FCT Minister emphasized that the nation’s progress isContinue Reading

The Agbu Kefas Continuity Movement has welcomed all aspirants contesting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Taraba State, describing their participation as a healthy reflection of democratic values. In a statement issued on Saturday, by Mallam Ibrahim Ardo, Coordinator, Agbu Kefas Continuity Movement, the group noted thatContinue Reading

Former governorship candidate in Adamawa, Sen. Aisha Dahiru popularly known as Binani, has explained her decision to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).   Binani who represented Adamawa Central Senatorial District in the 9th Assembly attributed the move to the collective will ofContinue Reading

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. The Italian had both his legs amputated after an accident in a race in the US-based Champ Car championship at Germany’s Lausitzring in 2001. He raced for Jordan, Minardi and Lotus in F1 inContinue Reading