By Suleiman Shehu An organisation committed to disability rights, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has appealed to government, security agencies and others to address challenges facing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. The centre made the appeal during an advocacy visit and presentation of Project on Awareness about CivicContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command in Akwa Ibom has reiterated its commitment to professional standards and the protection of the nation’s critical assets. The Commandant, Mrs Geraldine Abetianbe, stated this at a thanksgiving service in commemoration of the 2026 International Civil Defence DayContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The ongoing area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja witnessed low voter turnout in some parts of Bwari and Kuje areas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The NAN correspondents, who monitored the election, report that few voters were at the LEA PrimaryContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday recorded early arrival of election materials and ad hoc staff at city centre for the area council elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at 8:15 a.m., all the polling units visited within Abuja Municipal AreaContinue Reading
By Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Government has concluded plans to establish fire stations in all the 109 senatorial districts in the country, as part of efforts to mitigate fire disasters in the country. Dr Olumode Samuel-Adeyemi, the Controller General (CG) of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), made this known whenContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has inaugurated Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Desk Officers across all formations of the Service, describing the move as a decisive step to entrench integrity, transparency and operational excellence. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the C-G said theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo UK-funded programme, Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG Programme) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to inaugurate its Gender Policy 2 for 2026–2030. Dr Ukoha Okiwo, Team Leader of SPRiNG, at the policy launch event in Abuja, said SPRiNG was committedContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ojaja University, Eiyenkonrin Ilorin, says it will undergo major transformations which will reposition the institution as a citadel of learning. The Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Jeleel Ojuade, stated this in Ilorin at the 9th Matriculation for the 2025/2026 Undergraduate Degree Programme. Ojuade disclosed that the Chancellor ofContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated its Public Relations Officer, Mr Efosa Ogbebor, alongside 149 other officers and men recently promoted to various ranks. The decoration ceremony, held at the command headquarters in Benin, was presided over by theContinue Reading
