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Coalition Commends NCC’s Rural Internet Expansion for Driving Development and Investment

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

The Coalition for Inclusive Digital Growth (CIDG) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its sweeping rural broadband expansion and infrastructure rollout, describing it as a major driver of economic growth, social inclusion, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s underserved communities. In a statement signed by its President, Peter Ezza,...

Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group Commends Nigeria–India Defence Partnership as Catalyst for National Security Solutions

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has commended the strengthening of defence ties between Nigeria and India, describing it as a strategic step towards solving the country’s security challenges. The group said the renewed bilateral engagement, which covers counter-terrorism training, maritime cooperation, research and development, as well as defence...

FG, NUJ FCT Urge Nigerian Youths to Take Action on Nation-Building

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

*As Nigeria Joins the World to Mark International Youth Day 2025 As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 International Youth Day, federal officials and media stakeholders have called on Nigerian youths to take decisive actions in driving sustainable development and building stronger communities. Speaking at...

Comrade Grace Ike Congratulates Dr.Abimbola Oyetunde on Her Appointment as FRCN Lagos Bureau Chief, Deputy Director

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

In a heartfelt message Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike has warmly congratulated Dr. Mrs Abimbola Oyetunde on her remarkable achievements and well-deserved appointment as Bureau Chief for the FRCN Network News Annex in Lagos and Deputy Director of News. These prestigious roles...

To Combat Youth Drug Abuse, NDLEA Calls For Support For Ogun Rehab Center

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ogun State, Tijjani Rabe, has called for the establishment of a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts, particularly youth in the state, to help them overcome addiction and achieve their dreams. Rabe made the statement at an event organised by...

Police Finds Human Skulls, Arrest Two in Ogun

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the unlawful possession of three human skulls in the Ijebu area of the state. The suspects are Kadir Owolabi and Jamiu Yisa, 53. Owolabi was arrested on Monday, August 11, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m. by a team...

Amaechi: I’ll resign as FCT minister if… – Wike

NewsDeskNgAug 12, 2025August 12, 20250

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has begged President Bola Tinubu to release the report of the forensic audit on the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, which he said indicted the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Wike vowed to resign if the report is released and its contents...

CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B to go big against Sudan to avoid going home

NewsDeskNgAug 12, 2025August 12, 20250

Nigeria’s bounce-back-ability credentials on the football field will again be subjected to a stern test when the home-based senior men national team take on Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in a must-win 8th Africa Nations Championship group D encounter in Zanzibar today. Title-holders Senegal scored with their only shot on goal...

NIMC upgrades diaspora NIN enrolment platform for effective services

NewsDeskNgAug 12, 2025August 12, 20250

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has upgraded its diaspora National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment platform for effective service delivery. In a statement by its Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, the commission said the upgrade would facilitate seamless and robust services to Nigerians abroad. Adegoke, who described the facility as more secure,...

UNILAG PG School holds lecture

NewsDeskNgAug 12, 2025August 12, 20250

The School of Postgraduate Studies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold its yearly lecture at 11 am on Wednesday, August 14, 2025 at the institution’s Tayo Aderinokun Auditorium. The event, with the theme ‘’PG Education: Setting the agenda for national development’’, will be chaired by the founder/Executive Chairman, Philips Group,...