‘Olodo Uprising’: Students urge more support for excellence Academic By Titilayo Adesina Abuja, July 15, 2026 (NAN) Students of Yakubu Gowon University have urged stakeholders to give more recognition and support to academic excellence. They said the viral “Olodo Uprising” trend on social media highlights the need to celebrate knowledge, innovation,Continue Reading
Insecurity forces Gwagwalada residents to rethink daily routines By Titilayo Adesina Rising insecurity in Gwagwalada Area Council has forced residents to adopt new safety measures and become more vigilant, as many say their daily routines have been disrupted. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News AgencyContinue Reading
Divorce celebration undermines marriage sanctity, discourages reconciliation By Charity Nwosu/Anita Uzoagba The growing trend of divorce freedom parties is sparking outrage across Nigeria, with many warning that celebrating breakups undermines marriage sanctity and shuts the door on reconciliation. Some Nigerians made their views known in separate interviews with the NewsContinue Reading
Residents urge government action as insecurity disrupts life in FCT community By Grateful Ogbo/Amen Gajira Bwari (Abuja) July 13, 2026 (NAN) Residents of Byazhin in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for urgent government intervention to address growing insecurity in their community. The residents madeContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari TAF Africa, the All-Rights Foundation, has underscored the need to intensify efforts to mobilise Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in underserved communities for inclusive electoral participation and voter registration. The Assistant Programme Manager, TAF Africa, Mr George Anwayi, said this during TAF Africa Continuous Voter Registration (CVR)Continue Reading
Gwagwalada traders seek area council support to strengthen fire safety By Titilayo Adesina/Uche Bibilari The Chairman of the Gwagwalada Market Traders Association, Mr Aminu Bakinruwa, has appealed to the Gwagwalada Area Council to support the association’s efforts to prevent fire outbreaks in markets. Bakinruwa made the appeal in an interviewContinue Reading
By Precious Clement-Idowu and Titilayo Adesina Some students of Yakubu Gowon University, have decried the soaring price of kerosene, which now sells for between N1,300 and N2,500 per litre at filling stations. The students, in separate interviews with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, in Abuja, said theContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba Mr Shola Ilupeju, the Chief Executive Officer of Travel Marketing Partner (TMP), says stakeholders have partnered to deploy biometrics and advanced technologies to enhance security in Nigeria’s tourism sector. Ilupeju said this at a news conference on Monday, in Abuja, as part of activities for the 2-dayContinue Reading
Gwagwalada Area Council secretariat Infrastructure By Titilayo Adesina/Uche Bibilari Some residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged the newly inaugurated council chairman, Mr Kasim Mohammed, to prioritise infrastructure and service delivery across the council. The residents spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
Leadership By Veronica Dariya Bwari (Abuja), June 23, 2026 (NAN) Some residents of Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged the newly elected chairman and councillors to prioritise infrastructure, security, agriculture and improved livelihoods across the area council. The residents made the call inContinue Reading
