FG Orders MDAs: Full Compliance in Pension Verification Drive

  Faced with worryingly low turnout in a nationwide exercise critical to settling long-standing retirement obligations, the Federal Government has issued a firm directive to Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ensure full compliance with an ongoing pension verification and enrolment programme for civil servants with accrued pension rights. The National Pension Commission, PenCom, confirmed that…

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Eyes Second Term

    Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has formally signalled her intention to seek a second term in the 2027 National Assembly elections, purchasing her nomination and expression of interest forms in Abuja on Monday. The development was confirmed through a statement issued by her media aide, Mike Idoko. Accepting the forms,…

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Air Peace Defends Gatwick Delay After Bird Strike

  Operational disruption on the London–Lagos route has drawn public scrutiny, with Air Peace Limited stating that safety considerations drove its decision to halt a May 1, 2026 service from Gatwick Airport to Lagos after a bird strike incident. The airline, in a statement shared via its official X account on Saturday, rejected claims circulating…

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Nigeria Edges US, France In Latest IBA Boxing Rankings

  Nigeria has secured 24th position out of 153 countries in the latest International Boxing Association world rankings, underlining a steady presence in global amateur boxing despite stiff competition from established powers. Data from the International Boxing Association shows Nigeria amassed 12,150 points in the 2026 standings, placing it ahead of major boxing nations such…

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Momodu Dismisses VP Rumours, Backs ADC Candidates

  Media entrepreneur and publisher Dele Momodu has publicly dismissed claims linking him to a vice-presidential bid alongside Atiku Abubakar, stating he has no intention of contesting in any future election. The clarification, shared via his Facebook page on Thursday, comes amid circulating posters suggesting a potential joint ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections….

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US Introduces Tough Visa Screening on Fear Claims

  Fresh guidance from the United States Department of State has introduced stricter screening for visa applicants worldwide, effectively disqualifying individuals who express fear of returning to their home countries. The directive, now in force across US embassies and consulates, instructs consular officers to suspend visa interviews unless applicants explicitly confirm they have not suffered…

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