Amupitan assumes duty on Thursday

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The new Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to assume office on Thursday. According to an invitation by the Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, Amupitan would be meeting with the Directors of the commission at the INEC Headquarters on theContinue Reading

FG validates NAP document to tackle climate change

By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has validated the country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Document to tackle climate-related challenges in the country. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, said this at the High-Level Validation Workshop on Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Document on Wednesday in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading

Consolidate on Yakubu’s achievements, stakeholders tell Amupitan

By Naomi Sharang Political stakeholders, on Wednesday, urged the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to consolidate on achievements recorded by his predecessor, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. They said that the next frontier for Nigeria’s democratic consolidation lies in deepening and sustaining institutional culture. TheContinue Reading

FG, L-PRES train officers on animal disease response

By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has commenced the training of epidemiological and veterinary public health officers across the country. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The training aims to equip participantsContinue Reading

Association wants young Nigerians to embrace livestock farming as career

By Sylvester Thompson The Abuja Chapter of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) has organised a quiz competition to inspire young Nigerians to embrace livestock agriculture as a career. The competition, held in Abuja, offered a platform for young pupils to showcase their understanding of animal science and agriculture, aContinue Reading

Army seeks stronger partnership with NGOs, CSOs to address insecurity

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede made the call at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Army Civil–Military AffairsContinue Reading

Ember months: FRSC warns motorists against distracted driving, fuel scooping

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists and commuters against distracted driving and the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, as part of its month-long sensitisation campaign. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the continuationContinue Reading

Alzheimer: ACCI, NGOs want policymakers to prioritise disease treatment, awareness

By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Caring Lot International Initiative (CLII), an NGO, have called on policymakers to prioritise improving Alzheimer’s disease treatment and increase awareness on it effects. Mrs Lawunmi Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of CLII, made the call while marking 2025 WorldContinue Reading