By Philomina Attah The FCT Chapter of the Performing Musician and Players Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has sought FCT Minister’s support for the establishment of a functional secretariat to enhance creative development. Mr Michael Oyibo, Acting Governor, PMAN FCT Chapter, disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Security experts who participated at the just concluded two-day high-level conference in Abuja have come up with two policy tools. The tools are to serve as practical guides for improving security communication and strengthening national cohesion. This is contained in a statement jointly issued in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Secondary school students have been urged to make informed career decisions early to tackle youth unemployment and skills mismatch in Nigeria. A career coach, Dr Abiodun Ipadeola, gave the advice on Thursday during a “Pep Talk on Early Career Choices and Decision Making” session for senior secondaryContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan/Abigael Joshua The Safer Media Initiative (SMI) says a significant skills gap exists in Nigerian newsrooms, with only 10 per cent of journalists formally trained on Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in spite of widespread usage. The Executive Director of SMI, Peter Iorter, disclosed this in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Ms. Patience Ofure-Key, a former presidential aspirant of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has congratulated the newly inaugurated national leadership of the party. In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, Ofure-Key described the inauguration of the new executives as a “defining moment” for the party’s political trajectory.Continue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The Anglican Diocese of Yola has called for a partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to strengthen advocacy against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Adamawa. The GBV Desk Officer of the diocese, Ifeanyichukwu Mmaduakonam, made the call during an advocacy visit to NAN’s Yola office onContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Experts in corporate, creative and health sectors have urged women professionals to embrace impact-driven leadership by prioritising mentorship, personal growth, strong character and mental well-being. They said these are essential tools for shaping society and empowering others. The call was made at the just-concluded 2026 SheratonContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General(D-G), Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has charged newly deployed Procurement Officers on Salary Grade Levels 15 to 17 to uphold compliance and operational excellence. Adebowale gave the charge in a statement by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, in AbujaContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its call on motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to strictly adhere to safety standards and desist from the use of worn-out and substandard tyres. The FRSC Deputy Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Ohaeri Osondu, made the call on Wednesday, duringContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti A former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Adewole Adebayo, has urged a return to Nigeria’s founding ideals, stressing good governance over transactional politics. Adebayo made the call on Wednesday at a meeting in Osun with leaders of Afenifere, Northern Elders Forum (NEF), ArewaContinue Reading
