By Angela Atabo Government officials, international partners and policy experts have called for stronger action to protect women’s rights and expand their role in governance and peacebuilding. The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Wednesday at a one-day dialogue to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration. The themeContinue 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 Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to provide clean water to Zuba community and critical infrastructure to other communities in Gwagwalada Area Council. Wike made the pledge when he visited stakeholders in Gwagwalada on Wednesday, to thank them for supporting President BolaContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Amb.. Ismaila Yusuf, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has inaugurated a 17 member Central Security Committee (CSC) for the 2026 Hajj operations in Abuja. Yusuf made this known in a statement by Shafii Sani, NAHCON’s Principal Information Officer, on Wednesday. According toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nestlé Nigeria Plc says its newly launched “Nestlé for Good” campaign is aimed at highlighting its role in improving nutrition, supporting communities and promoting environmental sustainability in Nigeria. Its Managing Director, Mr Wassim Elhusseini, during the media launch in Lagos, said the initiative brings together the company’sContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening climate resilience plans, restore degraded landscapes, and empower communities to manage their resources sustainably. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun, said this at the Workshop for the Presentation and final Validation of nine StrategicContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The African Girl Guide (AGG) has urged for increased investment in young women’s leadership, saying mentorship, strategic support and opportunities are crucial to raising confident and ethical future female leaders. Dr Jindu Elueze, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the AGG, made the remark while marking theContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Mrs Evelyn Joshua, the Pastor and Leader of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), on Sunday, said that the Emmanuel TV interface with the Church had been 20 years of celebrating impactful gospel evangelism and help to the needy. Evelyn Joshua, widow ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Dame Julie Donli, Executive Chairman of the Roost Foundation, has called for collective action to eliminate gender bias and harmful practices against women and girls. Donli made the call on Tuesday in Abuja to mark the 2026 celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), observed globally on MarchContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops have neutralised a notorious bandit commander identified as Alti, who allegedly terrorised communities along the Gusau–Funtua road and surrounding areas in North-West Nigeria. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Alti was killed during a recent military operation, dealingContinue Reading
