World Obesity Day 2026: CAPPA Demands Stricter Controls on Junk Food Advertising
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called for tougher regulations to rein in the aggressive marketing of unhealthy foods and
Health
Security
MRA Slams Police Summons Over FOI Request, Alleges Abuse of Power
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the decision of the Delta State Police Command to summon a civil society activist over a request
Crime
NDLEA Arrests Fugitive Drug Kingpin Wanted for 15 Years in Nigeria, UK
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 58-year-old suspected drug kingpin, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted
Security
IGP Inaugurates Committee on State Policing Reform
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inaugurated a Committee on State Policing, describing the move as a critical milestone in efforts
Communication
Communication
NCC Proposes 14-Day Notice Before SIM Deactivation, Introduces Identity Risk Platform
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a mandatory 14-day notice period before telecommunications operators deactivate inactive SIM cards, as part of efforts
Business
Tinubu Nominates Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite.In a statement issued on
Business
NIMC Says Ward-Level NIN Enrolment Drive Progressing Nationwide
The National Identity Management Commission (National Identity Management Commission) has announced that its ongoing ward-level National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment campaign is progressing
Culture
Foreign
China, Nigeria Celebrate Lantern Festival, Women’s Empowerment, Deepen Cultural Ties
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, in collaboration with the China Cultural Center, has marked the Lantern Festival alongside a China–Nigeria Women’s Carnival in
Politics
INEC Promotes 2,339 Staff in 2025 Senior Staff Exercise to Strengthen Electoral Operations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 2,339 personnel under its 2025 Senior Staff Promotion Exercise.The decision was taken
Security
PSC Begins Training to Ensure Transparent Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has commenced a capacity-building workshop for its staff ahead of the recruitment of 50,000 new constables into the