By Deborah Coker The Basil Ganagana Campaign Organisation says the rejection of Nicholas Mutu by Bomadi/Patani constituents in the recently-concluded APC House of Representatives primaries was not accidental. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via a telephone interview on Thursday, the Chancellor of the organisation, Chris Anthony, describedContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu Female judges drawn from the High Court, Customary Court of Appeal, Magistrate Court and Area Court have called for a more deliberate, inclusive, and gender-responsive judiciary. They made the call on Wednesday in Lokoja during a consultative meeting with the theme: “Breaking Barriers: Understanding Women’s Career ProgressionContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government in collaboration with the Organised Private Sector, has engaged India to develop a trade and investment roadmap for 2027–2032, aimed at advancing Nigeria’s economic diversification goals. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) disclosed this at a track two roundtableContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Association of Licensed Set-Top Box Manufacturers of Nigeria (STBMAN) has called for wider stakeholders’ consultation on the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) planned transition from analogue to digital broadcasting ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa, in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government has commenced payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme. Alausa disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs FolasadeContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Speakers at the grand finale of DreamRise Fest 2026 have urged young Nigerians to embrace innovation, relevant skills and integrity as essential tools for building a better future for themselves and the country. The event, organised by the Lola Carter Foundation, was held on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government has charged its newly appointed public officials to uphold transparency and integrity in the discharge of their duties. The Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Mr Dasuki Arabi, gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a three-day induction andContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Rep. Ndudi Elumelu, former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives has cautioned journalists to guard against the spread of fake news. Elumelu gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council Press Week, heldContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged media professionals and creative workers to reject fake news and divisive narratives. Idris gave the advice on Tuesday at the unveiling of the Roadmap to Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) at 50thContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu The Nasarawa State Government has urged roadside traders in Karu to relocate to the Muhammadu Buhari International Market, provided by the state government for business activities. Mr Yakubu Haruna, General Manager, Greater Karu Development Control Agency (GKADCA), made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
