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NUJ FCT honours DG, Grace Ike Campaign with Excellence in Legislative Reporting Award

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Mr. Philip Nyam, the Director General of the One Vision, New Era Campaign Organization, the movement that successfully galvanized support and delivered the historic election of NUJ FCT’s first female chairman, Comrade Grace Ike has been honoured with the Award of Excellence in Legislative Reporting by the NUJ FCT Council....

Concerned Citizens Demand Sack of NAFDAC DG, Describe Alcohol Ban as Arbitrary

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

A pressure group, Concerned Citizen for Change, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, over what it described as “gross incompetence, abuse of public office, and disregard for constituted authority.”...

Africa Must Invest Aggressively in Deep Sea Ports to Compete Globally — Dantsoho

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said Africa cannot achieve meaningful economic growth with outdated port infrastructure, stressing that aggressive investment in modern ports, technology and deep sea facilities is now unavoidable. Dantsoho, who is also the Managing Director of...

Outrage in Nasarawa as Youth Group Alleges Plot to Force Prof. Dandaura to Alter Primary Election Outcome

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

The Nasarawa Youths Vanguard has strongly condemned the attempted abduction, harassment, and intimidation of Professor Emmanuel Dandaura during the recent political primary election in Nasarawa State, describing the incident as a direct assault on democracy, civic freedom, and the dignity of responsible citizenship. In a statement issued by the Director-General...

2026 Press Week: NUJ President Raises Alarm Over Journalists’ Poor Welfare, Insecurity

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya says the councils 2026 Press Week should be a time for reflection, professional advancement, unity, and renewed advocacy not mere ceremony. Delivering the lecture at the NUJ FCT Press Week 2026, Comrade Yahya urged journalists to recommit...

Applauds, Pomp as AIG Olohundare Jimoh Bags NUJ FCT Most Coveted Crime Fighter of the Year Award

NewsDeskNgMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

There was applause, admiration and high-level recognition in Abuja as the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, was honoured with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council’s prestigious Crime Fighter of the Year Award in recognition of his remarkable contributions to policing, crime prevention and public safety...

Presidency Pushes RegTech as Tool For Financial Inclusion, Trusted Digital Economy

NewsDeskNgMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

… As Organisers warn Africa losing billions annually to digital fraud, high remittance costs … CBN says regulation should enable innovation, not stifle growth The Presidency on Wednesday identified Regulatory Technology (RegTech) as a critical instrument for achieving financial inclusion and building a trusted digital ecosystem capable of driving Nigeria’s...

2027: Niger Group commends Gov Bago’s political credentials over APC NASS Primaries

NewsDeskNgMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

*says Sani Musa’s emergence clear choice of the masses The New Niger Development Agenda (NNDA) has strongly commended Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago and Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, praising the governor’s outstanding political credentials and masterful handling of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly primaries, while describing Senator Sani Musa’s...

Elimination of ISIS Commander Al-Minuki Proof Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy Is Working — Coalition

NewsDeskNgMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

The National Coalition for Peace and Democracy has described the recent neutralisation of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, a senior commander linked to the Islamic State global network, as strong evidence that Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy is yielding measurable results. Speaking at a world press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, President of the coalition,...

NDC Clears Peter Obi As Sole Presidential Aspirant For 2027 Election

NewsDeskNgMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

Peter Obi has secured clearance as NDC’s sole presidential aspirant after successfully passing the party’s national screening exercise. The National Screening Committee of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has cleared Peter Obi as the party’s sole presidential aspirant ahead of its forthcoming primary election for the 2027 presidential race. Obi...

Keyamo Orders Probe Into Asaba Private Jet Incident As NCAA Grounds Operator

Akpabio Warns APC Over Delayed Candidate List, Says Lawmakers Are ‘Panicking’ Ahead Of 2027 Polls

Yilwatda: Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Returned Nigeria To Stronger Growth Paths

NUJ FCT honours DG, Grace Ike Campaign with Excellence in Legislative Reporting Award

Concerned Citizens Demand Sack of NAFDAC DG, Describe Alcohol Ban as Arbitrary

Africa Must Invest Aggressively in Deep Sea Ports to Compete Globally — Dantsoho

Outrage in Nasarawa as Youth Group Alleges Plot to Force Prof. Dandaura to Alter Primary Election Outcome

2026 Press Week: NUJ President Raises Alarm Over Journalists’ Poor Welfare, Insecurity

Applauds, Pomp as AIG Olohundare Jimoh Bags NUJ FCT Most Coveted Crime Fighter of the Year Award

Presidency Pushes RegTech as Tool For Financial Inclusion, Trusted Digital Economy

2027: Niger Group commends Gov Bago’s political credentials over APC NASS Primaries

Elimination of ISIS Commander Al-Minuki Proof Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy Is Working — Coalition

NDC Clears Peter Obi As Sole Presidential Aspirant For 2027 Election