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NAPTIP Nabs 5 Suspected Human Traffickers At Abuja Airport

Five suspected human traffickers have been arrested by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NAPTIP Director General, Binta Adamu Bello led the special operation on Wednesday where 24 human trafficking victims were also rescued. NAPTIP’s spokesman, Vincent Adekoye said in a statement that […]

Nigeria@65: Wike Declares FCT As Most Peaceful City In Nigeria

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared the nation’s capital one of the most peaceful places to reside in Nigeria, crediting both security measures and residents’ zero tolerance for insecurity. In his Independence Day anniversary message to residents on Wednesday, Wike used the occasion to reflect on the nation’s journey, celebrate […]

Pernod Ricard’s Ikechukwu Agu Named ‘Commercial Director Of The Year’ At Edge Awards 2025

Commercial Director of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Ikechukwu Agu, has been named the Commercial Director of the Year 2025 at the just-concluded Edge Awards organi#ed by Marketing Edge Magazine. The Nigerian marketing experts and brand communications industry stakeholders converged for the prestigious Edge Awards at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. Agu, who has spent over 15 years excelling […]

Dafinone Urges Nigerians To Stay Hopeful As Nation Marks 65th Independence

Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and hopeful as the country celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary. In his goodwill message to the people of Delta Central, the Niger Delta, and all Nigerians, Dafinone described the milestone as both a celebration of sovereignty and a moment of […]

Dangote To Redeploy Disengaged Refinery Workers, Says Federal Government

The Federal Government has announced that workers recently disengaged from Dangote Refinery operations will be redeployed across other companies within the Dangote Group without any loss of pay. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, following the resolution of a standoff between the […]

Nigeria @ 65: Democracy Exists Only In Abuja, Not In States – Adeyanju

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day, human rights activist and legal practitioner, Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns about the state of democracy, governance, and security in the country, warning that the nation was “not making visible progress.” In a statement released on Tuesday, Adeyanju said democracy in Nigeria appeared to be centralised in the […]

Nigeria @ 65: ‘Nigeria’s Pot Empty, Cracked, Citizens Are Hungry’, Atiku Replies Tinubu 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and leader of opposition in Nigeria has responded to a nationwide broadcast by President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, saying the country’s “pot is not only empty but cracked — and the people remain hungry.” Tinubu had earlier in the day spoke of […]