By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT council, has unveiled a health insurance scheme for journalists in the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCT Administration, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, at the official unveiling of theContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has commended journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for keeping the public informed and supporting national development. Disu spoke on Saturday during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Congress in Abuja, describing his relationship with the mediaContinue Reading
A Nigerian technology expert, Gunu Usman, has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application (app) called, “BAT-BOT AI” to assist the Federal Government in combating fake news and misinformation. Speaking at the launch, Usman said the app is also designed to fight fake news that may surround President Bola Tinubu’s re-electionContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Feb. 28, 2026 (NAN) The Apostolic Lead of Revival House of Glory International Church (RHOGIC), Goodheart-Obi Ekwueme, has called on the Federal Government to ensure fairness and neutrality among all stakeholders as preparations begin for the 2027 General Elections. Ekwueme made the call at the 2026Continue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Mr John Gabaya, the Chairman of Bwari Area Council, FCT, on Wednesday presented a budget of N30.6 billion for 2026 to the council’s legislature for approval. Gabaya tagged it budget of “Consolidating Developmental Gains and Strengthening Service Delivery for Sustainable Growth.” He said that the budget comprisedContinue Reading
A diaspora group, under the auspices of the Plateau State Association, USA (PSA-USA), has expressed its support for Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to investment growth and inclusive leadership. The National President of PSA-USA, Dr Barth Shepkong, made the call when he led members of the National Executive Committee (EXCO) andContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Ministry of Justice will ensure that retirement benefits and entitlements are processed with diligence, transparency, and respect for the rights of retirees says Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mrs Beatrice Jedi-Agba. Jedi-Agba who doubles as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, gave the assurance at the send-forth ceremonyContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Insp. El-John Nwonke has told the Federal High Court, Abuja that National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers helped two convicts in Abba Kyari’s trial bypass security checks at Enugu International Airport. Nwonke, the 2nd defence witness (DW-2), made the assertion before Justice Emeka Nwite on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed claims that candidates already in universities were barred from registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). The board dismissed the claims in a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The absence of the prosecution and defence lawyers in the trial of Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Wednesday, stalled hearing at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Ojerinde had noContinue Reading
