By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has reaffirmed its commitment to protect press freedom while urging government at all levels to desist from intimidating Journalists with repressive laws. The NGE, in a statement signed by the President, Eze Anaba and Secretary General, Onuoha Ukeh, to mark World […]
Month: September 2025
NIGERIA POLICE ARREST NOTORIOUS BENINESE FUGITIVE
By Ken Chiwendu The Nigeria Police Force National Central Bureau (NCB) of the Interpol, in furtherance of its steadfast commitment to international law enforcement and collaboration, has arrested and handed over a notorious Beninese fugitive, Sunday Kotin, to authorities of Benin Republic. In a statement,Force Public Relations Officer,CSP Benjamin Hundeyin […]
Dangote Refinery Resumes Sale of Fuel in Naira As FG Committee Intervenes.
By Daniel Peters The Dangote refinery says it has resumed the sale of fuel in naira. In a memo sent to marketers on Saturday, the refinery said this was due to the intervention of the naira-for-crude technical committee. “Following the intervention of the Naira for Crude Technical Committee Chairman, we […]
Train Service : Abuja To Kaduna To Resume Next Week
By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced that the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations next week, ending a one-month suspension caused by damage to the track at Asham. The service was halted after the August 26 incident, which forced the NRC to suspend operations on the […]
Imam, Four Others Killed In Zamfara Mosque Attack -Police
The Police Command in Zamfara State has confirmed the killing of an Imam and 4 other worshippers by terrorists in a Mosque at ‘Yandoton Daji town of Tsafe Local Government Area. In a statement, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, Ibrahim Maikaba says the terrorists invaded the Mosque on […]
Conflict Resolution: VP Shettima Urges AU To Renew Focus On Diplomacy
Says external interference in crises in Africa negates continent’s security policy, spirit of common defence Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored the African Union (AU) to reinvigorate diplomacy as the primary and most effective means of conflict resolution on the African continent. He acknowledged the role played by the AU’s […]
Benue Seals 12 Illegal Hospitals, Clinics In 3 LGAs
In a major crackdown on medical quakery ,the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services has shutdown 12 unlicensed hospitals and clinics across Buruku, Ushongo, and Kwande Local Government Areas . The operation led by the Permanent Secretary Dr. Beatrice AondoNguemo Tsavmbu, was carried out alongside other senior officials […]
PENGASSAN Orders Shutdown of gas supply to Dangote Refinery
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria PENGASSAN, has ordered an immediate halt to gas and crude oil supply to the Dangote Refinery. It is threatening further action, including a shutdown of operations, due to the refinery’s dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers hours after they joined […]
PenCom Unveils Health Insurance Scheme For Retirees
By Barth Ikiebe The National Pension Commission, PenCom has unveiled a new transformative programme of reforms to ensure health insurance coverage for Retirees and minimum Pension Guarantee. The programme tagged Pension Revolution two-point-Zero also focuses on ways to Optimise investment performance while safeguarding contributors’ funds to deliver sustainable long-term returns. […]
UNGA80: Nigeria Calls For Debt Relief As Path To Prosperity
By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Government has called for urgent global action to promote debt relief, describing it as a path to peace and prosperity rather than an act of charity. President Bola Tinubu, made the appeal in Nigeria’s national statement at the 80th session of the United Nations General […]