By Joshua Olomu The Messengers of Peace Foundation, an NGO, on Friday sought the partnership with the Ministry of Defence to promote peaceful co-existence among Nigerians. Its National President, Dr Suleiman Adejoh, said this when he led members of the foundation on a courtesy visit to the Ministry of DefenceContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr Omar Touray, has said that the situation in the Republic of Niger is of concern to the bloc. The president said this on the sidelines of the ongoing 2023 second Ordinary Session, and when heContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has unveiled the National HIV/AIDS Strategic plan for 2023-2027 (NSP 2023-2027) and the Sustainability and Country Ownership HIV Response in Nigeria. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation stated this during the 2023 World AIDS Day (WAD) on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, on Thursday said debt, currency depreciation, inflation and other indices have slowed down the economies of countries in the sub region. This is contained in the 2023 Annual State of the Community Report he presented to the ECOWASContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has called for constant stakeholder dialogue on gender inclusion to advance youth development in the country. The Chairman of PIC, Mr Udene Ufot, made this known at the two-day Gender and Inclusion Summit in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has called on the private sector to key into the “Adopt a facility” scheme of the ministry. The minister made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the handover of the renovated Abuja National Stadium trainingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has charged sports writers to always ensure balanced and objective reportage in the coverage of sports in the country. Gusau made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the finals of the 2023 FCT SWAN 5-Aside football tournament,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has unveiled a comprehensive six-point agenda known as ‘W.A.I.F.A.R’ to drive sports development in the country. The minister revealed the strategic framework that will guide sports development in the country on Wednesday in Abuja, as part of activitiesContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has called on Nigerians to embrace the use of gas-powered vehicles to reduce dependency on petrol and diesel. The Director-General, NADDC, Joseph Osanipin said this at the Awareness/Sensitisation workshop for the Northern Zone, organised by the Sector Skills CouncilContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Abu Shawesh, says only a just political solution based on international law will end the Israel-Palestinian crisis. Shawesh made this known while addressing the media in commemoration of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The day, marked on Nov.Continue Reading
