The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has described the persistent kidnapping and murder of schoolchildren as crimes against humanity, saying the continued attacks on schools across the country represent a national disgrace that must be brought to an end. The council stated this while condemning Monday’s terrorist attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa…
The organisers of Miss 9ja have opened applications for the 2027 edition of the pageant, calling on aspiring contestants from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to compete for the coveted crown and a total prize package worth ₦13m. The Chief Executive Officer of Miss 9ja, Mrs Adenike Isi Adeeko,…
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress APC in Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency have called on the party to prioritise electability, grassroots acceptance and voter mobilisation capacity in selecting candidates for the 2027 General Elections. The call was made during the APC Grassroots Engagement Network \(APC\-GEN\) Voter Education and Grassroots Mobilisation Outreach held in Okitipupa…
A journalist and security expert, Salihu Dantata Mahmud, has commended the Director of the Federal Capital Territory Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Mallam Abubakar Yaldu, for improving the availability and issuance of vehicle number plates in the nation’s capital. Mahmud said Yaldu’s appointment brought fresh expectations among stakeholders, who believed his experience and administrative capacity…
Whiskey Mistress has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining excellence and creating memorable experiences for customers as it celebrated its fourth anniversary in the hospitality and nightlife industry. The management of the hospitality brand described the milestone as a reflection of resilience, consistency and customer satisfaction in Nigeria’s competitive entertainment sector. In a statement signed by…
The Ohanaeze Youth Council Worldwide has called on the Federal Government to immediately withdraw all charges against the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, describing the legal action against him as unjustified and detrimental to Nigeria’s democracy. The group, led by its National President, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka,…
The Northern Youth Assembly has described the National Assembly’s passage of the State Police Bill as a watershed moment in Nigeria’s quest to address worsening insecurity, saying the reform offers renewed hope for the North. The group said the constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police would strengthen intelligence gathering, improve emergency response and create…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has condemned the worsening insecurity across the country and cautioned against linking criminal activities to Islam and Nigerian Muslims. The council said religious and ethnic profiling of criminals was dangerous and capable of deepening divisions at a time Nigerians should unite against common security threats. In a Democracy…
By Aggie Asiimwe Konde Chief Brand, Communications, External Engagements & Advocacy – AGRA The world feels increasingly unsettled. Geopolitical tensions dominate headlines, trade routes are shifting, development financing is tightening and conversations around food security, debt and economic uncertainty have become commonplace. Across boardrooms and policy circles, we spend considerable time discussing global shocks and…
President Bola Tinubu and the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation on Wednesday pushed for accelerated digital transformation across Nigeria’s civil service, with the President directing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to deepen digitalised work processes as part of efforts to end manual and opaque governance systems. Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume,…
