By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has warned that no federal road or project site should be closed without formal approval from the Federal Ministry of Works. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who said this on Tuesday at a news conference in Abuja, said that certain strategic routes acrossContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms Grace Ike, has reaffirmed the union’s commitment to the welfare of journalists in the territory. Ike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the distribution ofContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Toastline Magazine has honoured late High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications, Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.) and others, describing them as strong advocates and defenders of democracy. The Publisher, Akinyele Babarinsa, in Abuja on Tuesday, said the prominent Nigerians were honoured for their distinguishedContinue Reading
The 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has officially opened in Moscow, with submissions now underway. The annual contest is held in memory of Andrei Stenin, a photojournalist with the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group who was killed near Donetsk in the summer of 2014. The contest isContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has removed two articulated vehicles hindering free flow of traffic at Koton-Karfe-Murtala Bridge, Banda and Lokoja Highway. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Tuesday while assessing the traffic situation at the Lokoja gridlock alongside theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Jingle Bells Corporate Services Ltd., has called on the government to provide more support and tax incentives for developers to boost affordable housing delivery and reduce rising house rents across the country. Dr Peter Orobor, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jingle Bells Corporate Services Ltd.,Continue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A cleric, Pastor Adebisi Oluwaseyi, has urged Nigerians to show love to the less privileged in spite of the current economic situation in the country. Oluwaseyi, a pastor with the Living Faith Church, made the call at the presentation of food items to 1,000 indigent people inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified nationwide enforcement to flush out dangerous drivers and eliminate life-threatening practices on major highways as Nigerians embark on end-of-year travels. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this on Monday during a strategic monitoring of vehicular movement inContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The National Women Leader, National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF), Ayoola Fakunle, has sponsored and facilitated a capacity-building programme for female legislative aides. According to Fakunle, this is part of efforts to improve legislative efficiency and productivity. Speaking with journalists at the end of the training, sheContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Bishop Sam Tukura has urged Christians to cultivate a culture of genuine thanksgiving to God, saying many people often forget to appreciate divine blessings. Tukura gave the admonition on Sunday while preaching at the annual thanksgiving service of Christ the Rock of Ages Evangelical GospelContinue Reading
