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AFAN official tasks FG on inputs for dry season farming

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

Mr Godwin Akandu, the Vice Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has urged the Federal government to ensure timely distribution of agro inputs during the dry season farming. Akandu who made the call in an interview on Thursday in Port Harcourt, said that government’s support was critical to the...

Before We Crucify Minister Matawalle Over His Comments as Governor

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

By David Ochonu A resurfaced video showing Dr. Bello Matawalle, prior to his appointment as Minister of State for Defence, allegedly defending certain bandits during his time as Governor of Zamfara State has once again stirred intense public concern about the penchant for resorting to media trial and vilification of...

FCDA Director,Tagwai bags FNIA award, urges young architects to master diligence, global trends

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

Arc. Bature Tagwai, the Director of Public Building at the Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA has challenged young Nigerian architects to embrace diligence, thoroughness, and continuous self-improvement as the cornerstones for a successful career. Tagwai, who was recently conferred with the prestigious status of a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute...

Group Commends FCT NUJ Chairman, Grace Ike, for a Transparent, Impactful One-Year Administration

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

The Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership has applauded the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, for what it describes as a remarkably transparent, inclusive, and service-driven first year in office. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Sir Augustine Aminu, the...

Citizens-led Group Defends Matawalle, Says Minister Remains an Asset to Tinubu Government’s Security, Governance Agenda

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

A citizens-led advocacy group, the Coalition for Truth and National Interest (CTNI), has urged Nigerians to ignore what it described as “selective outrage” over an old video of Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, the group, led by its national president,...

CIPMN warns against financial waste in unregulated projects

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria has warned about the growing danger associated with the rising global and domestic financial waste on projects that require corrective works or adjustments after commissioning. The Registrar-General of the institute, Henry Mbadiwe, raised the alarm while delivering his keynote remarks at the...

NUJ FCT Council Marks One-Year Anniversary, Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hall Remodelling

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, will on Thursday, December 4, 2025, mark the one-year anniversary of the Comrade Grace Ike–led Executive Council with a special event that includes the groundbreaking ceremony for the remodelling of the Council Hall. The celebration, organised under the slogan...

Badaru served Nigeria with passion, dedication, Jigawa APC group defends ex-minister

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

The immediate past Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has been described as an icon and patriot who served Nigeria with unwavering dedication during his tenure. The former Jigawa state governor recently resigned his appointment as a cabinet member in charge of Defense. Reacting to the development through a...

The Apology: Wumi Toriola Explains Her Rift with Afeez Owo

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

Actress Wumi Toriola has explained her recent apology to her senior colleague Afeez Owo, stating it’s because she’s a true ambassador of culture. Wumi had publicly criticised Afeez in September after he described her film roles as similar to her real-life character, saying she tolerates no nonsense and reacts when pushed....

FG to partner with Livespot360 on ‘Detty December Fest’— Musawa

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with Livespot360 on the forthcoming ‘Detty December Fest’ in Lagos. Organisers of the event, Livespot360, a culture- building creative company, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. It...