Hostilities By Fortune Abang The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki, has called for an end to hostilities in South Sudan. Faki expressed concern over the escalating tensions and clashes in Nasir County, Upper-Nile State, including a lethal attack on a UN helicopter and violence in WesternContinue Reading
Salaries By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF),has clarified that there are no shortfalls in salaries paid to federal workers in January and February. The OAGF made the clarification in a statement issued by Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations in Abuja. MokwaContinue Reading
Empowerment By Sarafina Christopher The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Yu Dunhai has affirmed China’s dedication in collaborating with Nigeria to enhance gender equality and promote women’s empowerment. He made this pledge on Friday in Abuja during the “Her Story and Future” event marking the 115th International Women’s Day and 30thContinue Reading
Sahel By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria is committed to working with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in spite of their withdrawal from ECOWAS. Musa gave the assurance in Abuja, when he received a delegation of the SahelianContinue Reading
Food By Ibrahim Bello The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu to ensuring that every Nigerian citizen has unfettered access to abundant and nutritious food. Kyari made this known at the launch of 2025 dry season farming andContinue Reading
Donation By Desmond Ejibas Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has announced the donation of a helicopter to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as part of the ongoing efforts to increase Nigeria’s crude oil production. Fubara handed over the refurbished Agusta AW139 helicopter to NAF at its 115 Special Operations GroupContinue Reading
Security By Veronica Dariya The Etsu of Kwali, Mr Luka Nizassan III, has commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his efforts in stabilising security within the FCT and its surrounding areas. Nizassan made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He saidContinue Reading
Kwali By Uche Bibilari Indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have advocated for the creation of Abuja State with Kwali as capital. The Etsu of Kwali, Mr Luka Nizassan III, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kwali, the headquarter ofContinue Reading
Electricity By Constance Athekame The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering stable and reliable electricity to Nigerians. Mr Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication to the minister of power, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. According toContinue Reading
Reforms By Abiodun Azi The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government is committed to implementing various reforms in the ministry and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Tunji-Ojo spoke to newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday after a meeting with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA). The minister describedContinue Reading
