The Abuja IBelieve Carnival kickoff proved to be a remarkable success, launching with an inspiring Culture and Tourism Summit. The summit, themed Sustainable Tourism: Be the Light: Connecting Cultures, Creating Tomorrow, showcased exceptional guest speakers and attracted a diverse gathering of individuals dedicated to enhancing Nigeria’s tourism sector. Among the esteemed speakers were Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi,…
Women Community in Africa (WCA), a coalition of civil society organisations dedicated to addressing social issues affecting women and children, held its 2024 gala night in Abuja, where it presented Awards of Appreciation to individuals and organizations that have supported its humanitarian initiatives. These awards were given in recognition of the valuable contributions made by…
In a troubling case of prolonged detention, 26-year-old Nnamdi Daniel Emeh, a corps member and IT specialist, continues to languish in prison despite meeting bail conditions set by a Federal High Court over a year ago. Emeh was arrested in March 2023 after he allegedly exposed a police officer, Patrick Agbazue, from the Rapid Response…
At a press conference in Abuja on Monday, lawmakers emphasized the urgent need for constitutional and electoral reform in Nigeria, a topic that has sparked controversy since the nation gained independence from Britain in 1960. The ongoing debate, they noted, has often led to unrest and has deepened religious and ethnic divides. Rep. Ikenga Imo…
In a move to address the alarming rise in violence, the House of Representatives has called on the military, police, and other security agencies to tackle the increasing isolated killings and kidnappings in various communities. This action came after Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi highlighted the growing insecurity during Wednesday’s plenary session. Gagdi pointed out that…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, In a recent development, has expressed strong disapproval over the vandalism of the Second Niger Bridge. The damage, which specifically targeted the joints that allow the bridge to expand and contract with temperature changes, has been described as a ‘cowardly’ act by Orji Uchenna Orji, a lawyer and special…
Members of the organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Tuesday, suspended their strike for five days, a leader of the NLC told our correspondent in Abuja. The centres are expected to issue a statement shortly before the commencement of negotiations with the government. The strike, which commenced…
In a major relief to retired civil servants in Zamfara State, the government has paid out N5.3 billion to settle a 13-year backlog of gratuity owed to them. According to Governor Dauda Lawal, the payment process began in February after a thorough verification exercise. So far, the state government has paid out N5.3 billion, leaving…
