FCT Minister Directs Free Treatment for Victims of Abuja Food Distribution Stampede
By: Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commiserated with victims of the stampede that occurred during a food distribution event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday. In a statement on Saturday, by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, government […]
Involve Security Agencies During Palliatives Distribution, FEMD Tells Charity Organisations
…Commiserates with Families of Victims of Church Stampede The Acting Director General of the FCT Emergency Management Department, (FEMD), Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed has commiserated with the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Abuja and family members of victims of the stampede which occurred in the church in the early hours of Saturday (6:30 am). Reports say […]
Cost Optimization Key as NIQS Launches Official Vehicle in Abuja
By: Julian Adetinuyo The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has unveiled its official vehicle, the MG RX8 (2023 model), as part of its efforts to enhance visibility and promote professionalism in Nigeria’s construction industry. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony at the NIQS headquarters in Abuja, the President of the Institute, QS Kene C. […]
Governor Ododo Mourns Demise of Veteran Kogi born Journalist, Rafatu Salami
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the passing of a veteran journalist and National Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) Hajia Rafatu Salami who died in the early hours of Friday in Abuja. A statement signed by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor said Ododo condoled with members […]
Daurama Foundation Strategizes For Wellness of Women and Girls 2025.
….. describes 2024 as Year of Impact. …..looks forward to GBV- free 2025 As the year draws to a close, Daurama Foundation, a Nigerian non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, and underserved communities across Nigeria through advocacy, education, and community-driven projects, has reaffirmed its commitment to impactful initiatives that […]
I Stand by My Comments on Allegations of Corruption Against Asue Ighodalo – Edo APC Chairman
Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Mr. Jarrett Tenebe has insisted that his comments in which he accused the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo state gubernatorial election, Asue Ighodalo of corruption and misappropriation of Edo state funds are justifiable. According to him, the allegations of corruption […]
NILDS Inspires Staff with Awards and Salary Boost at End-of-Year Celebration
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Thursday, December 12, 2024, had its end of the year party, celebrating and honouring exceptional staff who had contributed positively to the success of the organisation. At the ceremony, Director General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor of […]
NILDS Inaugurates Post Legislative Scrutiny Unit for Impact Assessment”
The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, inaugurated a seven-member Post Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) Unit, at the institute’s permanent site in Piwoyi, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Professor Sulaiman noted that NILDS is pioneering the institutionalisation of the PLS Unit at both national and sub-national […]
Deputy Speaker Lauds Women Focus On Addressing Insecurity, GBV, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to passing laws that promote inclusive leadership. He made this assertion at the 2024 Annual Conference of Nakata Ndi Inyom Igbo, where he commended the group’s focus on addressing gender-based violence, insecurity, and other challenges. Kalu […]
New Headquarters Represents Recalibration of NDLEA says Marwa
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, says the relocation of the agency to its headquarters in Jahi Abuja represents a phase in the transformation and recalibration of NDLEA into a modern and result-oriented anti-narcotic Agency, a process that began in January 2021. The facility, […]