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
By Judge Adejoh Some residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have identified familiarity and vigilance among neighbours as essential factors for enhancing security, safety and peaceful coexistence within communities. The residents made the submission in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on TuesdayContinue Reading
Christians By Anita Uzoagba Gershinen Dajur, Bishop, Keffi-Karshi Missionary Diocese of the Anglican Communion, has called on fathers and Christian men to remain steadfast and hopeful in spite of economic, security and moral challenges confronting Nigeria. Dajur made the call during the 2026 Father’s Day celebration in St. Paul’sContinue Reading
By Precious Clement-Idowu For many students at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, getting to lectures has become a daily struggle, with transport shortages forcing long walks, lateness and unexpected financial burdens. Some of the students who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja expressed concern overContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Mr Joshua Ishaku, the newly elected Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has inaugurated the 10th Legislative Assembly of the council. At the inauguration ceremony held on Wednesday at the Council Secretariat in Bwari, Ishaku charged the 10 Councillors, representing the ten wards ofContinue Reading
