By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), says it has returned no fewer than 50,000 refugees into the country. The commission also restated its commitment to managing the more than 6.7 million displaced persons in the country. Its Federal Commissioner, Malam Aliyu Ahmed,Continue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed sadness over the death of veteran actor Olu Jacobs. In a condolence message issued on Friday, Mohammed said Nigeria had lost not only an accomplished actor but also a cultural icon whose talent and dignity projectedContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has commenced the distribution of farm inputs and implements to farmers across its 12 wards as part of activities to mark the 2026 farming season. The Chairman of AMAC, Dr Christopher Maikalangu, during the distribution on Thursday in Abuja, saidContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of documenting the experiences of national institutions and their leaders to preserve history and provide useful lessons for future generations. Tinubu, represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), stated this on Wednesday at theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Department of Land Administration, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reconstituted its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee to ensure faster, transparent and efficient resolution of land-related disputes across the nation’s capital. Inaugurating the committee in Abuja on Wednesday, the Director in charge of the department, MrContinue Reading
by Angela Atabo The Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) says Nigeria’s construction sector has lost about 41,000 workers in the last two years, seeking urgent intervention to prevent further decline. FOCI President and Chairman of Council, High Chief Vincent Barrah, said this at the federation’s 70th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged women in the FCT to mobilise for the 2027 general elections. Maikalangu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of the L.A.D.D.E.R Initiative, a women-focused empowerment programme. The programme was organised byContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Child Development Department of the Women Affairs Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is collecting records of children in all orphanages across the territory. Dr Idris Attah, Director of the department, said during the exercise in Gwagwalada, that the move was at aimed at strengthening childContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Some residents and commuters in Karu, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have described the completed Karu township road as a major infrastructural breakthrough, citing improved mobility, reduced flooding and growing economic activities. The residents told newsmen on Tuesday that the complete overhaul of the 15-kilometre road network hadContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha An Associate Professor of Conflict Management and Resolution, Dr Nathaniel Omoyele, has advocated holistic, unbiased, and amicable approach to resolving global conflicts to prevent them from escalating into full-blown crises. Omoyele made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the unveilingContinue Reading
