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Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has applauded the ongoing peacebuilding efforts between farmers and pastoralists in Guri Local Government Area, describing it as a model for conflict resolution in Nigeria’s rural communities. Speaking at a peace durbar organized by Fulani community leader, Lamido Gide, during the state government’s citizen…
In a significant boost to women’s entrepreneurship in Delta State, fifty businesswomen have been empowered with grants of N100,000 each to support and expand their ventures. The initiative was part of the Chybee Africa Festival of Culture and Fashion themed “The Beauty of Africa: Celebrating Culture and Fashion,” held in…
A tragic accident has claimed the lives of four seminarians and left nine others injured near the renowned Obudu Ranch Resort in Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday at Ikwette community, located by the bottom hill of the popular tourist destination. According to a statement released by Nsa…
Senate President, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerian journalists to uphold the principles of responsible, ethical, and fact-based journalism, emphasizing its critical role in national development and the safeguarding of democracy. Akpabio made the appeal on Saturday while delivering a keynote address at the 2025 World Press Freedom Day…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Comrade Jide Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper and Secretary of NUJ FCT Council, with the prestigious Torchbearer of Press Freedom Award 2025. The award was presented during the Press Freedom and Good Governance Awards 2025, held on Saturday in Abuja. Oyekunle…
In a bold move to boost Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and rural economy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre, featuring 400 brand-new tractors and modern farming implements. During the commissioning ceremony, President Tinubu underscored the importance of agricultural mechanisation in addressing food insecurity and promoting…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on governors across Nigeria to remain steadfast in delivering tangible, people-focused results, urging them to ignore critics and distractions. The President made the remarks during a two-day working visit to Katsina State, where he commissioned critical infrastructure projects and commended local leadership for notable…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for unity among the people of Plateau State to foster lasting peace, growth, and development. Her message was delivered during the 2024 Nzem Berom Cultural Festival held at the Polo Field in Jos. The annual Nzem Berom Festival is a…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, joined the global media community today to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, with a strong call for the responsible and ethical deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism. Speaking during a commemorative event in Abuja, NUJ FCT…
The Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, to death for the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamise Ayanwola. In a ruling that lasted over two and a half hours, Justice Serifat Sonaike found the defendant guilty of the…
