By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike says the FCT Administration’s efforts at transforming Abuja into a smart city is not negotiable. Wike stated this at the Annual Media Retreat of the FCT Minister’s Press Corps in Keffi. The retreat has the theme,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Newly produced Nollywood series, “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”, a spinoff from the hit movie, “Anikulapo”, premiered in Lagos on Sunday. The premier, held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, had in attendance all the major cast of the new series and some other A-list actors in their colourfulContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC), has advised President Bola Tinubu to lift ban on employment by Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) and combat insecurity as part of channels to fight hunger and poverty in the country. The INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, in a statement issuedContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Al-Habibiyyah Charity and Endowment Foundation on Saturday in Abuja distributed startup items worth N9.3million to vulnerable groups. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, the National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Centre, Imam Fuad Adeyemi said that the gesture was initiated as part of the commandment of almightyContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas Chief Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, has accused Gov. Siminialayi Fubara of delaying the implementation of the eight-point resolution toward ending political crisis in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that political tension enveloped the state in October 2023Continue Reading
By Sani Idris Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has urged Nigerians to go for regular check-ups to facilitate prompt response to medical issues. Ali, represented by the Agency’s Editor-in-Chief, Mr Ephraims Sheyin, made the call on Saturday in Kaduna during theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Mr Ambrose Igboke, a public affairs and social analyst, has said state policing is a critical intervention for security challenges currently bedeviling the country. Igboke said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, while reacting to President Bola Tinubu and State governorsContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Mrs Joy Amore, Nigeria Country Chair for G100 Global Networking Wing, has tasked governments at all levels to close the gap of gender inequality in the legal profession. Amore, who is also the Founder, Leadership Circle made the call in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. SheContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu No fewer than 350 public and private school teachers in Edo and Delta on Saturday graduated from Seplat JV Energy education empowerment programme in its host communities. The teachers were trained on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP). TheContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Mr Magaji Zachariah, Principal of the Federal Government Boys College, Abuja, has called for the use of sports to promote national unity and peace in Nigeria. Zachariah made the call during the maiden edition of the school’s inter-house athletics competition, on Saturday in Abuja. He saidContinue Reading
