By Aishat M. Abisola For the past few months, there has been an outbreak of Nipah virus South Asia with two confirmed cases in India and one in Bangladesh. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), this is the seventh outbreak that has been documented in India and the third in West Bengal. This region
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved an upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), increasing their total monthly pension payments from N12.56 million to N159.95 million.The upward review translated to an unprecedented 1,173% enhancement in the total monthly payout.According to PenCom: “The NSITF pension increase is
By Diseye Isoun Recently, I have watched the recent legislative drama regarding the electronic transmission of election results with a mix of professional frustration and patriotic concern. The Senate’s recent amendment to the Electoral Act, making electronic transmission mandatory while controversially removing the “real-time” requirement, misses the forest for the trees. We are currently obsessed
By Comrade Dominic Ogakwu In the world of public service, true leadership is measured not by speeches or fanfare, but by tangible, lasting impact. For Barrister Oluwafemi Faleye, Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), this measure of success has become the hallmark of his tenure since July 2024.Within
By Haruna Musa Fatihu In a world often marked by division and distraction, the simultaneous arrival of Ramadan and Lent offers a rare moment of reflection—a shared invitation to pause, to restrain, and to renew.This year, as Muslims embrace the fasting month of Ramadan and Christians observe the solemn season of Lent, millions embark on
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to comprehensive ranching and livestock reforms at the National Economic Council (NEC) conference in Abuja. His message was clear: reforming Nigeria’s livestock sector is not optional, it is imperative for economic revitalisation and national security.The President emphasised that dairy farming, livestock investment, ranch development, and agricultural
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, February 18th, signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, despite agitations from Nigerians over a controversial clause that makes electronic transmission of election results optional.With the presidential assent, the bill has now become law, meaning subsequent elections in Nigeria will be conducted in line with the amended provisions.The
…As Management Drives Revitalisation And Accelerated Reform Across every functioning public institution in Nigeria, employees remain the engine room of governance. From policy implementation to administrative coordination, the nation’s workforce ensures that ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) deliver on their statutory mandates.Yet, the sustainability of this machinery depends not only on competence and dedication, but
Raheem Sterling has left Chelseaby mutual consent after reaching an agreement to end his contract early.The 31-year-old had 18 months remaining on his £325,000‑a‑week deal.Sterling leaves after three-and-a-half seasons at Stamford Bridge following his move from Manchester Cityfor £47.5m in 2022.Sterling will receive a payout from Chelsea, while the club will save money as the
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 recorded a landmark digital footprint, generating a record 6.1 billion digital impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms.The figures, released on CAF’s social media handles on Wednesday, represent an improvement on previous editions of the tournament.For comparison, AFCON 2023 recorded approximately 2.1 billion digital