By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, while intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, gave the assurance in a statement issued Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede says responsible journalism is necessary for national security. Oluyede said this on Tuesday in his goodwill message at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT press week 2026 lecture and award ceremony. Represented by the Director, Defence Information,Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/Funmilayo Adeyemi Education stakeholders have unveiled a nationwide movement to mobilise 200,000 teachers to drive reforms aimed at restoring the dignity, quality and attractiveness of the teaching profession. The initiative was unveiled at the “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2026” on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says the scheme has remained central to Nigeria’s unity since the civil war. Nafiu said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Nafiu said as the schemeContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Ijaw National Congress (INC), an apex socio-cultural organisation of Ijaw nation worldwide, says its rescheduled national elections will hold on April 13. This is contained in a communiqué issued after an expanded National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the organisation held on Thursday in Yenagoa and madeContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Dr Mohammed Bulama, the Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), says the corporation will continue to serve as platform for dialogue, as well as catalyst for national development, peace, and unity. Bulama said this while commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the FRCN in AbujaContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is set to submit a strong 7th National Report that reflects the country’s achievements and renewed ambition for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this on Monday at the validation workshop of the draft 7th National ReportContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has elected Mr Daniel Arowolo as its new National Chairman. Arowolo’s election came with a mandate to foster economic empowerment and strengthen security collaboration across the country. The election, held in Abuja on Saturday, with delegatesContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated a revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to conserve and address biodiversity challenges in the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, said this at the inauguration of the revised NBSAP committee in Abuja. “This inaugural meeting thereforeContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has hailed the decision of a High Court in Gauteng, Johannesburg, which prohibited an anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula, from unlawful activities against foreign nationals. The union in a statement issued by its Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, and President, Smart Nwobi, described theContinue Reading
