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Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has appealed to the Federal Government to provide targeted incentives to the Nigerian media, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential tools of practice. Soneye made the call in Abuja on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Thursday, August 21, for the supplementary election in Kaura-Namoda South Constituency of Zamfara State. The announcement was made in Gusau by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mahmuda Isah, during a stakeholders’ meeting held ahead of the poll. Dr. Isah assured political…
The lawmaker representing Goronyo-Gada Federal Constituency, Hon. Bashir Gorau, has confirmed that 26 passengers have been rescued following Sunday’s tragic boat accident in Sokoto State. The ill-fated vessel, carrying over 50 passengers en route to a local market, capsized on the Rima River early Sunday morning. Initial figures from the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed the commencement of trial for five men accused of orchestrating the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned the suspects — Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and…
Rescue efforts are underway in Sokoto State after a tragic boat accident left more than 40 passengers missing. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that the vessel, carrying over 50 people to Goronyo Market, capsized early in the morning. According to NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, “About 10…
At least 62 kidnapped victims have regained their freedom after a daring airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) forced bandits to abandon their camp in Jigawa Sawai, Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Katsina State Government confirmed the development in a statement issued by the Commissioner for…
Nigeria has been listed among 53 African countries set to enjoy zero-tariff treatment on all exports to China, a move officials describe as a landmark boost for trade, investment, and cultural exchange. The announcement came during the 2025 China–Nigeria Culture and Tourism Festival in Abuja, where China’s Deputy Ambassador to…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has commended the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Abuja chapter, for launching an Enlightenment and Wellness Campaign dedicated to advancing girl-child education. Speaking at the event, NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, described education as a powerful tool for transforming lives,…
Some educators, religious leaders, and policymakers have renewed calls for an end to early child marriage and for greater investment in girl-child education, stressing that empowering young girls benefits the entire nation. Speaking at a sensitization/wellness seminar on Girl-Child Education in Abuja, representatives from various sectors emphasised the need to…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Plan International to strengthen advocacy for gender equality, children’s rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups racross Nigeria. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Abuja, NAWOJ’s National President, Aisha Ibrahim, said the collaboration reflects…
