By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 27.33 per cent in October 2023. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for October, which was released in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the report, the figure,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has advocated for more women participation in peace, security and conflict management. This could be promoted through gender responsive security operations, Olotu said on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a 3-day Gender Sensitization WorkshopContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has presented its 2024 to 2027 proposed Strategic Plan (SP) to the public, for proactive engagements. The plan was presented to stakeholders at a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking at the presentation, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr AnthonyContinue Reading
Not long ago, one of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), was abducted by gunmen in Abuja. The correspondent had boarded their vehicle at the Federal Secretariat on the way home after an assignment on the fateful day. The fear-stricken Reporter, who is yet to recoverContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Alliance for Deepening Democracy (A4DD), a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders to take practical steps to ensure credible elections in the future. The group which was represented by its Vice Chairperson, Faith Waziri, made theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Chudi Ezirigwe, acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) says the agency is repositioning to deliver quality services to the public. Ezirigwe stated this at the opening of a two-week training facilitated by the German Agency for International Co-operation (GIZ), with theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Development Control Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has commenced the 2023 intra-department football competition to promote staff bonding and friendly working environment. The Director, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, said during the kickoff in Abuja on Tuesday that the competition would also give theContinue Reading
Isaac Kwallu By Femi Ogunsola A former House of Representatives member, Isaac Kwallu (PDP-Plateau), whose election was recently nullified by the Court of Appeal has vowed to reclaim his seat from the incumbent in 2027. Kwallu, who represented Shendam, Qua’an-Pan, Mikang federal constituency, stated this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Alliance for Deepening Democracy (A4DD), a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders to take practical steps to ensure credible elections in future. The group, which was represented by its Vice Chairperson, Faith Waziri, made theContinue Reading
