By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has cautioned Nigerians against embarking on dangerous and illegal migration. Dabiri-Erewa said this while speaking on the dangers of irregular migration at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Human Rights Institute event commemorating 2025 International Human Rights Day, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has mourned a former News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) staff member, Mr Iliya Habila who passed away on Thursday, after protracted illness. In a statement by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity on Thursday,Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Deaf Supporters Development Initiative (DSDI) has affirmed its support for Nigeria’s leadership under President Bola Tinubu, urging greater inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in government policies. DSDI President, Mr Afolabi Dahunsi, made the call during a public lecture on Democracy, Disability, and Good GovernanceContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has sought increased partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) to reduce circumstances leading to illegal migration and IDPs. NOA North Central Zonal Director, Dr Priscilla Gondo-Aluor, made the plea while leading the members of staffContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba Experts in Counselling have called for collective action to address the changing nature of Gender-based Violence (GBV) and provide adequate support for survivors. They made the call in Abuja, during the end of year party of the Counselling Association of Nigeria, (CASSON) FCT Chapter, to commemorate theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for stronger collaboration between government, stakeholders, and civil society to reduce Road Traffic Deaths (RTDs) during the Yuletide season. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made the call in Abuja at the 2025 Fourth Quarter Strategy Session themed “MainstreamingContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has reiterated its commitment to partner with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in the fight against online piracy. The Executive Secretary of NPC, Dr Dili Ezughah, disclosed this during a seminar organised by NCC for journalists, in Abuja. The theme of theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Corporate Kickers Sports Club (CKSC) has launched an initiative to acquire its own sporting arena, especially for football, to boost fun and engagement among members. The event, which attracted several guests in Abuja on Thursday, also served as a medium to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Katampe Extension Residents Association (KERA) has condemned alleged illegal raids by agents of the Bwari Area Council over the enforcement of Radio and Television licence fees. Mr Mohammed Gimba, President of KERA, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Gimba said that inContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The National Women Leaders Forum of Political Parties in Nigeria (NWLFPPN) has called for stronger digital protection systems against Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV) targeting women in politics. The President of the group, Mrs Amina Darasimi-Bryhm, made the call during a high-level dialogue with the theme “Advancing FeministContinue Reading
