FCT teachers join ongoing union strike

By Philomina Attah The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in the territory to join the ongoing strike action initiated by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC). This strike action is expected to begin on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. This isContinue Reading

Abuja Church ends 21-Day fast with call for peaceful 2027 general elections

By Philomina Attah The First Baptist Church, Garki, has marked its annual “White Robe Sunday”, concluding a 21-day spiritual journey of fasting and prayer for the nation. ​The service served as a powerful backdrop for a civic call to action, as the congregation sought divine intervention ahead of Nigeria’s upcomingContinue Reading

FG positioning youths as active partners in transforming Nigeria’s learning system – Alausa

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is positioning youths as active partners in transforming Nigeria’s learning system. Alausa said this at the 2026 International Day of Education celebration in Abuja on Saturday. Alausa said education remained the foundation for peace, civilisation andContinue Reading

FAO commits to early planting to meet humanitarian response needs

By Fortune Abang Dr Hussein Gadain, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Representative to Nigeria, has reaffirmed commitment to timely planting season to achieve the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). Gadain disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the organisation’s strategy following the recent unveiling of the 2026 NigeriaContinue Reading

FG urges banks to support climate-smart farming

By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged financial institutions to develop tailored products that help farmers adopt low-emission, climate-smart practices to ensure cleaner air, healthier communities, resilient food systems and a more climate-secure Nigeria. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), made theContinue Reading

Maikalangu’s campaign gains momentum as group unveils strategy for AMAC election

By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has received a significant boost in his re-election bid with the unveiling of a comprehensive campaign strategy by the “Maikalangu Think Tank”. The strategy aims to secure Maikalangu’s victory in the forthcoming area council elections scheduled forContinue Reading