US Group Faults Gowon Over Aburi Accord Claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness A United States-based group, Rising Sun, has faulted former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), of allegedly misrepresenting the true reasons behind the collapse of the 1967 Aburi Accord. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the group describes Gowon’s recent claim—that the accord failed because General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu […]
NSITF Boss Pledges to Promote Safety in Work Places …Bags Safety Award
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has pledged to further promote safety culture within the country, especially in the workplace. Faleye made the pledge when the President of the Institute of Safety Professionals in Nigeria, ISPON, Dr Udezi Stephen, paid a courtesy visit to […]
FG to Prioritise Tourism Infrastructure, Says Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday reiterated the federal government’s commitment to developing tourism infrastructure and promoting private sector involvement in the management of public assets. Speaking during his visit to a government-owned golf facility in Abuja, Wike emphasized the importance of preserving government property while […]
Wike Promises Apo Mechanics, Traders of Seamless Relocation to Wasa
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment of inclusive and orderly relocation of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association to a newly developed site in Wasa District. He gave the assurance during a strategic engagement with members of the association at the Apo […]
FG Commitment to Infrastructure for National Growth
By Sofiat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure development as a catalyst for national growth and improved welfare of citizens He made this known while commissioning the newly completed Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), which spans from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road 3 in Abuja. Speaking at […]
Nigeria Constitution Review: Reps Schedule Public Hearings for July 2025
By Oluwakemi Kindness The 10th House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee says it will, in July, begin zonal public hearings across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. The exercise the committee notes will be conducted in two phases to allow citizens share their views on proposed amendments […]
NDLEA Unveils Vision Centre in Abuja to Boost Staff Welfare
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has commissioned a high-tech Vision Centre at its National Headquarters Annex in Abuja as part of efforts to promote and prioritise staff welfare as well as to boost their morale. The facility, a product of strategic partnership between […]
Employees’ Compensation Scheme: NSITF Presents N18.6m Cheque to Family of Deceased Employee
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has appealed to all employers of labour to enroll their staff into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) and fulfill their obligations; so that more families can benefit from the Scheme’s essential safety net. Faleye made the appeal on Wednesday […]
NCPC Debunks Reports of Stranded Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Israel
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has debunked circulating reports claiming that Nigerian pilgrims are currently in Israel for pilgrimage activities. Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, made the clarification Tuesday in a statement signed by the Commission’s Head, Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka. The statement insisted that not a […]
Benue Killings: Security Agencies Must Rise To The Occasion – Bishop Adegbite
By Chinedu Echianu Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has condemned the recent killings in Benue State and urged security agencies to take proactive measures in ending the violence which he described as inhuman and callous. In a statement released in Abuja Sunday and signed by Celestine […]