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As Christians around the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended heartfelt Easter greetings to journalists and residents of the FCT, encouraging a renewed commitment to the values of sacrifice, hope, and national unity. In a special…
By Gambo Jagindi April 20, 2025 Under the leadership of Commandant General Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has been making significant strides in protecting the nation’s critical assets and infrastructure. From enhancing security partnerships to protecting cultural heritage and enforcing compliance in the…
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says Kano State has the second-highest number of drug abuse cases in the country. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brigadier General Muhammad Buba Marwa stated this during the commissioning of a new accommodation and rehabilitation center for the agency’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful, united, and resilient as the nation continues its journey towards economic recovery and lasting peace. In a heartfelt Easter message personally signed by the President, he emphasized the need for collective resolve in overcoming Nigeria’s current challenges. Acknowledging the…
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to global air transport standards and facilitation protocols. He made this declaration during his address at the ongoing 2025 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Facilitation (FAL) Conference in Doha, Qatar. Minister Keyamo joined global…
Chidinma Ojukwu, the University of Lagos undergraduate accused of murdering Super TV CEO Michael Usifo Ataga, gave a chilling testimony before a Lagos High Court on Thursday, detailing how she discovered Ataga’s lifeless body in a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya at…
Suspected hoodlums wielding firearms and cutlasses launched a pre-dawn attack on the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to intelligence reports shared with security analyst Zagazola Makama, the Senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, formally reported the incident to local…
The House of Representatives has directed financial technology firm Remita, operated by SystemSpecs Ltd, to refund over ₦182 billion to the Federal Government following revelations from a forensic audit that exposed significant discrepancies in the management of funds within the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This directive was issued by the…
In a decisive move to steer Nigeria’s oil and gas sector toward renewed growth, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reiterated his commitment to forging strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to deliver on the company’s national mandate.…
In a commendable gesture aimed at improving the working conditions of media professionals, Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, has donated five floor-standing air conditioners to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The lawmaker made the…
