May 1, 2026

Tom Chiahemen

Katsina Governor parleys NSITF, pledges support as Faleye reiterates commitment to workers’ welfare Katsina gov and NSITF

Katsina Governor parleys NSITF, pledges support as Faleye reiterates commitment to workers’ welfare

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
Governor of Katsina State, Dr Umar Radda, has promised the support of his administration for the Employees’ Compensation Scheme of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Dr Radda made this promise when he paid a courtesy visit on the Executive Management of the Fund at its Abuja Corporate Headquarters...
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FCCPC drops criminal case against MultiChoice executives after out-of-court settlement FCCPC Multichoice

FCCPC drops criminal case against MultiChoice executives after out-of-court settlement

By JOY ADARA, Abuja- October 7, 2025
Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a criminal suit filed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and several of its top executives, following an amicable resolution between both parties. When the case was called up for hearing on Tuesday, FCCPC’s...
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Team Nigeria dominates at 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championships

Team Nigeria dominates at 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championships

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
Team Nigeria made waves at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championships in Accra, Ghana, delivering a stunning performance that reaffirmed the country’s growing strength in youth swimming. Competing against top athletes from West and Central Africa, the Nigerian contingent shattered several continental records, won dozens of medals, and...
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Eno releases N50bn for contractors, ramps up project monitoring in Akwa Ibom Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno

Eno releases N50bn for contractors, ramps up project monitoring in Akwa Ibom

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo October 7, 2025
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the immediate disbursement of ₦50 billion to contractors with verified Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), in a move aimed at accelerating infrastructure development across the state. The governor gave the directive during a project assessment visit to the Ibom Model Farm located...
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BDIC moves to transform Benue into leading digital hub, holds 1st telecom stakeholders’ summit BDIC

BDIC moves to transform Benue into leading digital hub, holds 1st telecom stakeholders’ summit

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
By PHILIP KORTAR, Info-Tech Reporter Telecommunication Stakeholders in Benue State have been called upon to deepen cooperation, prioritize digital infrastructure development, and collectively work toward transforming the state into a leading digital hub that connects communities with the opportunities of the 21st century. The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC),...
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“One voice, one vision”: ACF BOT chair warns against disunity ahead of silver jubilee Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)

“One voice, one vision”: ACF BOT chair warns against disunity ahead of silver jubilee

By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna October 7, 2025
Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, Wazirin Dutse has cautioned the organization’s officials—both at the national and state levels—against making conflicting public statements. He emphasized the importance of clear, coordinated communication that aligns with the ACF constitution. Dalhatu...
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Group launches move to raise N100b for families of soldiers, paramilitary personnel Group raises N100b for families of late soldiers

Group launches move to raise N100b for families of soldiers, paramilitary personnel

By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna October 7, 2025
A private organization, Defend Trust Fund Campaign (DTFC), has unveiled plans to launch a nationwide movement to raise ₦100 billion for the empowerment of families of soldiers and other paramilitary personnel across the country. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat, Kaduna,...
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Customer Service Week: Faleye says subscribers will meet a compassionate NSITF NSITF Customer week2

Customer Service Week: Faleye says subscribers will meet a compassionate NSITF

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Mayomi Faleye has promised that subscribers to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) operated by the Fund would henceforth meet with a compassionate organisation in their time of need. Barrister Faleye made the promise...
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Tinubu: Why we created N200bn support fund for MSMEs and manufacturers Tinubu

Tinubu: Why we created N200bn support fund for MSMEs and manufacturers

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration introduced a ₦200 billion intervention fund to boost the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and support manufacturers grappling with structural challenges in the Nigerian economy. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday at the 31st Nigerian Economic...
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JUSUN faults Osun Chief Judge’s silence as judiciary strike enters third week JUSUN strike Judiciary

JUSUN faults Osun Chief Judge’s silence as judiciary strike enters third week

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
Osun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has criticised the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Adepele Ojo, over what it described as her indifferent approach to the union’s ongoing strike. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo, JUSUN Chairman Idris Adeniyan said the Chief Judge’s...
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Supreme Court reserves verdict in Osun vs FG over withheld council funds Supreme Court of Nigeria

Supreme Court reserves verdict in Osun vs FG over withheld council funds

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
Supreme Court has reserved its ruling in a high-stakes constitutional dispute between the Osun State Government and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, over the withholding of federal allocations to the state’s 30 local government councils. A seven-member panel of justices, led by Justice Uwani Aba-Aji,...
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How I narrowly escaped assassination attempt in Osun – Amotekun commander 20240119 100518

How I narrowly escaped assassination attempt in Osun – Amotekun commander

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo October 7, 2025
Osun State Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Mr. Adekunle Omoyele, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt after being ambushed by gunmen in Osogbo late Monday night. According to a statement released by the corps’ spokesperson, Mr. Abass Yusuf, the attack took place around 10:05 p.m. along Ikirun Road, near Charity...
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Tinubu’s minister in hot seat as court delays UNN forgery case Court gavel

Tinubu’s minister in hot seat as court delays UNN forgery case

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
The legal battle between Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), over claims of certificate forgery, hit a temporary roadblock on Monday as the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned proceedings due to incomplete filings from the university’s legal team. The...
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NUPENG slams Oshiomhole over ‘anti-worker’ remarks, declares him persona non grata Senator Adams Oshiomole

NUPENG slams Oshiomhole over ‘anti-worker’ remarks, declares him persona non grata

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- October 7, 2025
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has strongly criticised Senator Adams Oshiomhole for comments he made on national television, accusing the former labour leader of misrepresenting labour laws and turning his back on workers’ rights. In a joint statement released Monday in Abuja by NUPENG President,...
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PDP convention: “Go and test your popularity” – Fintiri assures aspirants of open, transparent contest PDP

PDP convention: “Go and test your popularity” – Fintiri assures aspirants of open, transparent contest

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- October 7, 2025
Chairman of the 2025 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC), Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to a transparent and inclusive convention, declaring that all qualified aspirants are free to contest and “test their popularity.” Speaking in Abuja at the inaugural...
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WHO reports significant drop in smoking but warns new nicotine products threaten gains WHO

WHO reports significant drop in smoking but warns new nicotine products threaten gains

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the global number of smokers has dropped significantly over the past 15 years, yet cautions that tobacco use remains a major public health challenge, with one in five adults still addicted. According to WHO’s latest report on tobacco use, published Monday, smoking...
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Dangote Refinery: A national treasure Nigeria must protect — Amb. Igali calls for priority crude supply Dangote Petroleum Refinery

Dangote Refinery: A national treasure Nigeria must protect — Amb. Igali calls for priority crude supply

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- October 7, 2025
National President of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has urged the Nigerian government to prioritize and safeguard landmark investments like the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which he described as a strategic asset essential to Nigeria’s—and Africa’s—industrial future. Amb. Igali made these remarks while praising Dangote Group...
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