Former Nigerian Olympian and sports administrator, Yusuf Alli, says the maiden National Intermediate Games, EKO 2026, will reveal the states genuinely developing athletes at grassroots level and those relying on recruiting established talents to improve their medal haul. The Games are scheduled to hold in Lagos from 1 to 15 October, with athletes in the […]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced the enforcement of the Lagos State High Court’s judgment in a protracted land dispute over a 114.476-hectare property in Ogombo Village, Eti-Osa, Lagos State. The development followed Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the Lands Division of the Lagos State High Court’s adoption of the Terms of Settlement agreed by […]

Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged the Catholic Church to embrace modern communication technologies and preserve books and written records as enduring sources of knowledge and historical documentation. Onaiyekan made the call yesterday in Abuja at the public presentation and launch of “Trilogy”, a three-book publication authored by Reverend Father […]

Taraba State Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning has commenced preparations for the 2027 fiscal year for ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) on the National Chart of Accounts (NCOA) toolkit and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)-compliant budgeting. The five-day training schedule is ICT-based and aimed at promoting uniformity, transparency, and accountability in the […]

“Passengers should insist that such drivers discontinue the journey and promptly report the matter to the nearest FRSC patrol team or the police for appropriate intervention,” Adebayo said.

“Basically, two things changed. The first was my discovery that the choice of ADC was somehow not a very correct one, and the reason being lack of leadership,” Daura said.

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA—The Kwankwaso National Network, KNN, South-East Zone, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of treating the South-East unfairly and leaving the region behind in critical areas of national infrastructure and development. The group particularly lamented the absence of functional rail services in the South-East, despite major investments in railway infrastructure […] The post APC unfair to S-East, says Kwankwaso group appeared first on Vanguard News.

The arrests followed raids on identified criminal hideouts and trouble spots, while police operatives also recovered locally made weapons and other suspected illicit items.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections in Zamfara State, supporters have declared that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will win the governorship race. Speaking yesterday with some residents familiar with the Zamfara political terrain, Alhaji Mahmud S. M. Kaura, said given the incidents of internal rancour engulfing the two major opposition parties in the state, […]

The World Bank-financed Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has lifted about 41 per cent of local farmers out of poverty across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) through various interventions. The task team lead (TTL) of ACReSAL, Dr Joy Iganya Agege, disclosed this at the Hybrid Additional Financing Pre-Appraisal […]

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has proposed the establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Court with seven judicial divisions and 37 judges to expedite the prosecution and resolution of corruption cases nationwide. The proposal forms part of extensive reforms being pursued by the CCT’s chairman, Justice Mainasara Ibrahim Kogo Umar. Under the suggested reforms, the […]

For months, the Dangote Refinery story has been moving through different stages, from a giant industrial project that seemed almost too ambitious to a working refinery that has gradually become central to Nigeria’s petroleum market. The next stage is now approaching, and for people watching the company from an investment angle, one particular date has […] The post Why September 14, 2026 is really Important to Dangote Refinery Investors appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Nigeria’s insurance regulatory body, has revoked the operational licence of the National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria, NICON. NICON, Nigeria’s biggest insurance company, was established in 1969 by Decree 2 and owned by the federal government. NAICOM revoked NICON’s operational licence marked RIC – 049, after the company’s repeated failure to […] The post Nigeria’s biggest insurance firm, NICON, loses licence – What it means for policyholders, creditors, other stakeholders appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON) has cleared a backlog of staff promotions that had remained outstanding for about one year and five months. It also restored vehicles and office equipment that were grounded for years. The developments formed part of the administrative and operational reforms introduced by the acting registrar/chief executive officer […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have warned illegal operators of severe consequences as it intensifies enforcement operations across the country to sanitise Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and strengthen compliance with mining regulations. The specialised enforcement unit said its operational teams, particularly in the South-West region, are recording significant progress in […]