By Adekunle Williams Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government in Lagos State, Mr Taiwo Oyekan, on Tuesday presented bursary awards to 200 indigent students. Oyekan presented the bursary awards to the beneficiaries at the council secretariat in Lagos. Oyekan, represented by his Vice Chairman, Mr Arulai Folami, said thatContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Surulere Local Government in Lagos State says the 2026 Heritage Pageant marks the start of another exciting journey to celebrate beauty, intelligence, culture, and leadership among young women in the area. Chairman of the council, Mr Bamidele Yusuf, said this during the fourth day of theContinue Reading
A’Ibom community protests 17 years of oil firms neglect By Isaiah Eka Indigenes of Unyenge community in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, on Thursday protested neglect by oil firms operating within the area in the past 17 years. The protesters led by the Unyenge Youth President, Mr JosephContinue Reading
Nasarawa community laments destruction by roaming cattle, urges government intervention By Glory Sam Residents and farmers in Aso community, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, have decried the activities of roaming cattle, alleging that they have continued to destroy farmlands in the area. The residents, who spoke in separate interviewsContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande Mr Haruna Aruwe, the Chairman of Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, on Wednesday inaugurated 10 newly constructed roads in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inaugurated roads are Alasalatu, Mosalashi, Cash, Akingbola, Ibiosi, Alvis, Tadeyo,Continue Reading
FCT residents call for improved waste management, cleaner communities Sanitation By Precious Clement-Idowu and Titilayo Adesina Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on relevant authorities to strengthen waste management systems and improve community sanitation to safeguard public health and the environment. The residents, who spoke in separateContinue Reading
Controversy trails NYSC’s plan to replace khaki with local fabric By Agnes Bature Controversy has trailed the National Youth Service Corps’ plan to replace its iconic khaki uniform with local fabric, as corps members and stakeholders continue to debate the proposed change. Some stakeholders who spoke with the News AgencyContinue Reading
Rising costs drive UniAbuja students into entrepreneurship Students By Judge Adejoh The rising cost of living and delayed financial support have driven University of Abuja students into entrepreneurship, with many now combining lectures with small businesses to stay afloat. Students who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) saidContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Danjuma Shekwolo, has pledged commitment to tackling unemployment, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable economic empowerment across the council. The Divisional Head of Information and Public Relations of the council, Mr Nimrod Koce, said this inContinue Reading
Bwari council chairman promises tractors to boost farmers’ productivity Agriculture By Veronica Dariya The Chairman of Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Joshua Ishaku, has promised to provide tractors and other implements to enhance agricultural production in the council. The chairman made the promise on ThursdayContinue Reading
