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NAN Abuja.
By Amen Gajira The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for more books written on the military so as to inspire the younger generation to join the Armed Forces to serve Nigeria together. Musa made the call during the public presentation and launch of a book titled:Continue Reading
By Angela AtaboThe Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) in collaboration with Near Foundation, an NGO, has distributed meat to 150 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. The beneficiaries were selected from Waru and Yimuthu IDP camps in the nation’s capital. Hajiya Fatima Ibrahim, Head, Relief and Rehabilitation,Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The 1991 Set of Government Secondary School (GSS) Ilorin Old Students’ Association has called on members and Nigerians, at large, to be peaceful and patriotic as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. The National Chairman of the association, Mr Moshood Sayi, gave the charge in his Sallah MessageContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Drug-Free Arewa Movement (DFAM), has called on Northern leaders to join forces in combating the growing menace of illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in the region. The Lead Convener of DFAM, Ibrahim Yusuf made the call in his Sallah message to commemorate the 2025 Eid-el-KabirContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), FCT Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to harness the power of next-generation food science and technology to guarantee food safety. The President and Chairman, NIFST Governing Council, Bola Osinowo, said this on Thursday at the 11th Regional FoodContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described infrastructure as not merely about roads and bridges, but about connecting destinies, unlocking potentials, and laying groundwork for national transformation. Wike said this in his 2025 Distinguish Personality Lecture, titled, “Nigeria of our Dreams” presentedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Prof. Adebayo Bamire, Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, as a pragmatic and result-driven public servant. Bamire spoke during the university’s 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture titled, “Nigeria of our Dreams,” delivered byContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that security agencies are working around the clock to ensure the safety of lives and properties during the Eid-el-Kabir holidays and beyond. Wike made the statement in his Eid-el-Kabir message to FCT residentsContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Christian Association (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the FCT has urged all Nigerians in positions of authority, particularly the political leadership, “to make a double sacrifice to secure Nigeria just as Muslims offer sacrifices in obedience to God during Sallah”. The Chairman of theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has declared his support for the early voting bill introduced by the Senate for military and security personnel deployed during elections. Oluyede expressed the support of the army for the bill at a meeting with the Chairman, SenateContinue Reading
