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The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Zubaida Umar, has called for proper crowd management during the distribution of palliatives to prevent stampedes and avoidable loss of lives. Her appeal follows recent incidents of stampedes in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija, Anambra State; and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, which…
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has taken a significant step toward its future growth and development by receiving the finalized Master Plan document. This landmark document will serve as the blueprint for the university’s physical and infrastructural development over the next decade. The Master Plan, meticulously crafted…
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, held its second (regular) Council meeting on December 19th, 2024 marking a significant step toward the institution’s continued growth and strategic planning. The meeting, chaired by the Chairman of the Governing Council, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji CFR, began by introducing new members…
Since its establishment in 2022, the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja has made significant strides in multiple domains, both academically and in terms of infrastructure development. The university is rapidly growing to become a key player in aviation education and research across the continent. In the academic realm,…
A New Dawn for Graduate Economic Empowerment and Financial Independence through Cooperative Entrepreneurship and Innovations in Nigeria, says Dr. Peter Ayim, President, National Corps Members Cooperative Society (Corps-Coop). The National Corps Members Cooperative Society (Corps-Coop), a pioneering cooperative society endorsed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Federal…
The House of Representatives has vowed to be fair to all parties in the probing of the massive retirement of over 1000 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. The Chairman of the adhoc committee probing the massive retirement of Staff in the CBN, Mallam Bello Kumo, made this…
Christmas Carol: NUJ FCT Calls for Unity, Love among Journalists Following prevailing challenges in the media space, the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council, Comrade Grace Ike, Thursday, asserted that journalists deserve commendation and rest during the yuletide season in order to refresh and render…
The Nigerian Union of Journalists came together in mourning on Friday as former Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Rafat Idris Salami, was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja, following Islamic rites. Tears and heartfelt tributes flowed as colleagues, friends, and family paid their…
President Tinubu Consoles with NUJ and IPI Over Hajia Rafat Salami’s Death President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) following the passing of Hajiya Rafat Onyeche Salami, the recently elected Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI). This is contained in…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. This was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza. Duza said, “Yahaya Bello has been…
