By Abigael Joshua The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, says maintaining a clean environment is essential to public health and “gateway to sound health. ” Lawal said this in Abuja on Wednesday at the third quarter 2025 Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement Meeting, where ministry officials outlined recent environmental policies,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) has urged soldiers’ wives to strike a balance between parenting, entrepreneurship and personal well-being in order to strengthen their families and communities. President of DEPOWA, Mrs Oghogho Musa, gave the charge during a personal development training for members ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The African Union (AU) Commission and Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost collaboration against terrorism and violent extremism across Africa. This is contained in a statement by Mr Paschal Chem-Langhee, Communication Coordinator, PAPS, African Union Commission andContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Assembly has reaffirmed its strong support for the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme. The Information and Communications Officer of NG-CARES, Malam Suleiman Odapu, in a statement, said Mr Abubakar Kusada, Chairman, House Committee on NG-CARES, declared the support during aContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Executive Council (NEC) of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has unanimously resolved to suspend Mr Yusuf Adeniyi from office as Secretary General with immediate effect. The association’s Deputy National President Administration, Amb. Muhammad Bishara, made this known in a statement on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry have pledged to accelerate efforts to meet the European Union’s December 2025 deadline for compliance with its deforestation-free regulation (EUDR). This, according to them, is with a view to safeguard the nation’s cocoa exports and strengthen sustainable agricultural practices. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Salish Sani-Idris The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Executive National President of RTEAN, Dr Musa Maitakobi, in a condolence message on Wednesday in Abuja, described Buhari as “a pillar of leadership andContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Presidency says Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s remarks at the Mohammed Adoke’s book launch on Thursday are not in any way a criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s actions on declaration of state of emergency in Rivers. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, OfficeContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) says it will hold a high profile celebration on July 29 to mark its 10th anniversary. The Director-General of the agency, Mr Sale Abubakar, made this known on Friday in Dutse during a courtesy visit to Gov.Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his intervention and timely visit to Benue State. The National President of MACBAN, Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, made the commendation in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Othman-Ngelzarma also lauded the Federal GovernmentContinue Reading
