Database for private guards ‘ll enhance security- Interior Minister

Database for private guards ‘ll enhance security- Interior Minister By Yahaya Isah The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the establishment of a database for private security guards will enhance national security. The minister stated this at the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Nigeria Private Guards Industry, on Tuesday inContinue Reading

West African traditional, religious leaders pledge to end GBV, harmful practices

West African traditional, religious leaders pledge to end GBV, harmful practices By Justina Auta West Africa traditional and faith leaders have pledged to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harmful traditional practices affecting women and girls, especially at the community level. They made the commitment at a summit organised byContinue Reading

Wike directs immediate reconstruction of Dogon Gada bridge – Coordinator

Wike directs immediate reconstruction of Dogon Gada bridge – Coordinator By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has given a matching order for the immediate reconstruction of Dogon Gada box culvert in Lokogoma village, Abuja. Mr Felix Obuah, the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan ManagementContinue Reading

FCT witnessing improved security under Tinubu – DSS

FCT witnessing improved security under Tinubu – DSS By Philip Yatai The Department of Security Services, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says the territory has recorded improved security within one year of President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The Director of the department, Adamu Gwary, a Fellow of Defence College, stated thisContinue Reading

Tinubu’s patient-focused health care agenda  yielding fruits in FCT – Perm. Sec.

Tinubu’s patient-focused health care agenda  yielding fruits in FCT – Perm. Sec. By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the patient-focused healthcare agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led administration, has significantly improved the quality of service delivery in FCT health facilities. Dr Babagana Adam, the Permanent Secretary, HealthContinue Reading

Extended continental shelf, significant achievement of Tinubu’s administration – NBC

Extended continental shelf, significant achievement of Tinubu’s administration – NBC By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has described the extension of Nigeria’s continental shelf as a significant achievement of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its one year in office. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, statedContinue Reading

Lawyer writes education minister over alleged discrimination against admission seeker

Lawyer writes education minister over alleged discrimination against admission seeker By Taiye Agbaje Matthew Burkaa, SAN, counsel to Mrs Ogooluwa Aondo, has petitioned Minister of Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, over alleged discrimination in offering admission to Caleb, son to his client by Loyola Jesuit College (LJC) in Abuja. Burkaa, inContinue Reading

Union solicits interior ministry’s support for seamless passport processes

Union solicits interior ministry’s support for seamless passport processes By Yahaya Isah The National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy (NUNAI) has solicited the support of the Federal Ministry of Interior for a seamless passport process to its members. The National President of the union, Mr Rowland Ndukuba, made theContinue Reading