By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has charged newly promoted senior officers to renew their commitment to duty by working tirelessly to reduce traffic crashes and uphold the corps’ lifesaving mandate. Mohammed gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja duringContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in the creative and innovative sector have called on African youths to take the lead in shaping and branding the continent’s identity through innovation, creativity, and self-defined narratives. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the 2025 IDCL Africa Conference tagged “FUTURECAST AFRICA:Continue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government has assured that repair works on the damaged Koton-Karfe bridge on the Lokoja-Abuja road are nearing completion. The Federal Works Commissioner in Kogi, Mr Gana Patiko, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Patiko said thatContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. Its Chairman, Mr Kunle Ahmed, in a statement on Wednesday, described (NIIRA) 2025, as a pivotalContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe The Traditional Ruler of Ikorodu in Lagos, Oba Kabir ShotobiOba Kabir Shotobi, on Monday visited an orphanage home and a rehabilitation centre, both in the area, in celebration of his 10th coronation anniversary. Shotobi visited the Lagos State Rehabilitation and Training CentreContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr Doyinsola Abiola, describing in her as a media icon and a soldier of democracy. Dr Abiola, 82, wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, died early on Wednesday. The president, in a tribute to theContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Citizens’ Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI) has empowered over 150 women in the FCT with life-saving knowledge on breastfeeding practices. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative was part of activities to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week. The one-day sensitisation andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He also mandated prompt implementation of overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee to protect vulnerable retirees. The president said these in a statement by hisContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Mr John Ugwu, the newly elected President of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Association, FCT chapter (NSC-FCT), has pledged to prioritise safer shipping practices and tackle pressing financial challenges affecting members. Ugwu made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja following his victory over Mr Mohammed Patigi by 31Continue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has announced a donation of N1 billion to the Niger State government to assist victims of natural disasters and banditry attacks in the state. Mrs Tinubu announced the donation in Minna at the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) WomenContinue Reading
