By Reporters Residents of Abuja have appealed to the Federal Government to intervene on arbitrary increase in house rents by landlords in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT). Some residents told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday, that paying rent in Abuja was burdensome as landlords increasedContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has concluded plans to hold an interdenominational prayer to seek God’s intervention in the affairs of the union. The Secretary of the Council, Comrade Ochiaka Ugwu, said in a statement on Tuesday that the interdenominational prayer would hold onContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Ready-to-Lead Africa (RLA), an NGO, has donated waste bins to some business premises in the FCT, to commemorate this year’s International Day for Climate Action. Mr Godbless Otubure, Founder/President of the organisation said this when he led a delegation to present the items to the beneficiaries, onContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon ECOWAS and UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday signed an agreement aimed at deepening collaboration for the protection of refugees, stateless, and internally displaced persons in the sub-region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, signed onContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Progressive League of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has expressed concern over what it termed as anti-party activities in the party in Abia. Amb. Usman Shuaibu, National Coordinator of the league, said at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja that the situation was becoming embarrassingContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Yusuf John Suberu Foundation has canvassed support for Mr Usman Ododo, the All Progressive Congress’ (APC) candidate in the Nov. 11, Kogi governorship election. The Executive Director of the foundation, Dr Yusuf Suberu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje As Part of activities scheduled for the Inter Formation Combat Platoon Obstacle Crossing Competition 2023, Army Headquarters Garrison is scheduled to conduct a battle simulation exercise in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, AHQ Garrison, Lt.-Col. NjidekaContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army has acquired electronic warfare capabilities and was now taking advantage of the convergence of electronic and cyber warfare. Lagbaja said this on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of the Maiden Cyber SecurityContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Attorney-General (A-G) of Borno, Mrs Hauwa Abubakar, says the state is not a war zone contrary to insinuations in some quarters. Abubakar made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sideline of the 4th Cycle of the Universal PeriodicContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Lagos and daughter of President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerians drawn from different backgrounds, have received the 2023 Peace Achievers International Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award ceremony of the 12th edition of the prestigious annual eventContinue Reading
