By Ahmed Ubandoma Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has emphasised the importance of sporting activities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to enhance their mental health. The encouragement came during a meeting in Abuja, where Lalu commended Bronze Medalist Charles AkohContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has tasked geoscientists on boosting development in the solid minerals sector. Alake described them as critical in establishing proposed businesses of investors that Nigeria was wooing to the sector. He made the call while speaking at theContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Nigeria has called for the strengthening of bilateral relations with the United States in the fight against terrorism and other security challenges. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle who made call during an official visit to the US, said that Nigeria would welcomeContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The British Government has acknowledged her role in the slave trade in Africa and pledged to address the shared history with honesty and openness. The government also said it would ensure that current and future generations learn lessons from history, and work towards tackling current challenges.Continue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has expressed concerns over the rising number of illegal crude oil refineries in Nigeria. Audi said during the NSCDC quarterly summit on Thursday in Abuja that the situation demands for more action toContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has pledged the commitment of the FCT Administration to support the construction of the Somali Chancery in Abuja. Wike, who made the pledge when he received the Ambassador of Somalia to Nigeria, Mr Jamal Barrow,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Joint Task Force Team of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday, impounded and crushed 639 commercial motorcycles for operating illegally in Abuja capital city. This brought the total number of commercial motorcycles impounded and crushed to 1,509 between August and December. A total ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Management and staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Wednesday, celebrated the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, who clocked 56 years. The heartwarming birthday celebration held at the FCTA Secretariat, Area 11 Abuja, was organised byContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Chairman House Committee on Shipping Services, Mr Abdussamad Dasuki, says the committee is seeking a legal backing for the establishment of a Nigerian Shipping Commission. Dasuki said this at the opening ceremony of a two-day strategy retreat for senior executives of the Nigerian Shippers’Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Iwosan Wellness Centre has launched a wellness hub to promote preventive health and lifestyle enhancement services in Lagos State. Dr Oluwatomi Kogo, the Managing Director Iwosan Wellness Centre, made this known while speaking to newsmen during the launch on Thursday in Lagos. Kogo explainedContinue Reading
