By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, says 80 per cent of the capital component of the 2026 AMAC budget will be invested in rural infrastructure. Maikalangu gave the assurance on Wednesday while presenting the 2026 AMAC Appropriation Bill of N37.9 billion to theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially flagged off “Operation Eagle Eye”, a strategic search and rescue initiative. The initiative is aimed at minimising road accidents and ensuring the safety of commuters during the busy festive period. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, in herContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The Education Future Advancement Concept and Skills (EDUFACS) has restated its commitment to the nation’s development through the grassroots empowerment. The Chairman of the group, Comrade Kareem Aderemi, said this during a news conference in Abuja on Monday. Aderemi, who emphasised the imperatives of promoting local foodContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The National Women Leader, National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF), Ayoola Fakunle, has sponsored and facilitated a capacity-building programme for female legislative aides. According to Fakunle, this is part of efforts to improve legislative efficiency and productivity. Speaking with journalists at the end of the training, sheContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu A youth-led organisation, Tinubu Young Generation Forum (TYGF), has launched a leadership and mentorship initiative aimed at grooming young Nigerians for future leadership roles. The National President of the Forum, Mr Prince Kevin, said the initiative was part of efforts to sustain President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed HopeContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Senior Pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church Movement, in Kubwa, Abuja, Pastor Alex Ogundipe, has urged Nigerians to embrace and promote peace among one another, for national progress. Ogundipe made the call during the church’s 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, held on SundayContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, on Sunday, urged Nigerians to use the yuletide season as a period for sober reflection as well as joy sharing. Chinda gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in the security sector have called for coordinated national action to curb the increasing attacks on security operatives across the country, They made the call at the Grand Finale and National Security Dialogue of the Second Edition of the Campaign Against Killing of Security Personnel, heldContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society says no fewer than 60 Muslim and Christian leaders have been trained on the concept of understanding and giving philanthropy. The Society said the training was organised for both faith leaders because poverty and hunger do not know religion. Malam Fuad Adeyemi, Executive Director/NationalContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Nigerian Army on Friday led joint security agencies on a 10-kilometre road march across Benin City, to demonstrate unity, preparedness and a coordinated resolve to tackle crime in Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise was spearheaded by the Commander of theContinue Reading
