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By Patricia Amogu Maria Stallone, the Director of Programmes at the American Voices has described as “mind-blowing”, the quality of young talents in the Nigerian music space. Stallone, who stated this in Abuja, at the third edition of the Youth Excellence on Stage (YES) Academy Nigeria programme, added that theContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Prof. Vitalis Orikeze-Ajumbe, former Imo Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) has advised members of the opposition political parties to remain in their parties to make them viable and effective. Orikeze-Ajumbe gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa Mr Tajudden Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives says caring for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is not just an act of kindness, but a fundamental human right that must be observed. Abbas stated this while declaring open a One-day National Stakeholders Consultation on the 2025 GlobalContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to sign the bill for the creation of South-South Development Commission. PANDEF, the apex socio-political body of the South-South geo-political zone, made the call in a communiqué at the end of an emergency meeting ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has expressed commitment to creating a sustainable environment for the private sector and other stakeholders to compete favourably and drive economic growth and productivity. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry. Trade and Investment, made the commitment at aContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The ongoing construction of three bus and taxi terminals by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, has created more than 3,000 jobs for the residents of Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wike in July 2024, inaugurated the construction of three busContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The African Civil Society Reference Group Inc (ACSRG), has called for the strengthening and full enforcement of anti- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) laws in Africa. The group made the call in a statement signed by a member of its Board of Directors, Mr John Ede, to commemorateContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) on Thursday, distributed educational materials to indigent students of Junior Secondary School, Asokoro, Abuja in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Education. The items included school bags, writing materials, text books and cheque for payment of school fees.Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), says the Bill on Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency currently awaiting presidential assent will enhance efficiency at the ports and boost export. Dr Pius Akutah, Executive Secretary of the council, said this on Thursday in Abuja, after receiving a delegation from theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N3.6 billion for the construction of three police divisional headquarters and staff quarters in Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Kwali Area Councils. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director of the Security Services Department, FCTA, said this in Abuja on Thursday while briefing journalistsContinue Reading
