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NAWOJ FCT Chairperson, Bassey Ita Ikpang, Gets Outstanding Woman Leader in Media Award

The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, Mrs. Bassey Ita Ikpang, has been honoured with the Outstanding Woman Leader in Media Award by the Fulfilling Your Destiny Foundation (FYDF). The award ceremony was held on Saturday, 22nd November 2025, at Merite House, Abuja, and the award was received on her…

Enough is Enough : We Cannot Normalise The Abduction of Our Daughters

My heart bleeds as I write this. As a mother and as the President of Nigerian women, I am devastated by the fresh wave of terror unleashed upon our children. The recent reports coming from Niger State, where gunmen attacked the St. Mary Catholic School in Agwara, abducting scores of innocent students, and the incident…

Niger Foods Hosts AGRA and Federal Ministry Delegation, Showcases Progress in Policies, Programs, and Farmer Support Systems

The Executive Director of Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, Mr. Ola Oloyede, has expressed sincere gratitude for AGRA’s support in advancing agriculture in Niger State, during a visit to Niger Foods’ office in Minna. He highlighted how AGRA’s initiatives have helped farmers adopt modern technologies that reduce post-harvest losses, improving food security…

Mary Mount College Agbor, FCT Alumni Celebrates End of Year with Glamor and Purpose

By Sharon Akuboh The Abuja Chapter of Mary Mount College (MMC) Agbor, FCT Alumni, recently hosted its 2025 End of Year Party, marking a moment of joy, reflection, and connection among members. The event, held on November 15, 2025, at the Poolside of Lakeview Apartments, Jabi, Abuja, brought together alumni to celebrate achievements, honor outstanding…

Trump can’t save Nigeria, only Nigerians Can – former Foreign Affairs Minister

By Cynthia Talatu Batuta A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maj.-Gen. Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu (rtd), has stated that only Nigerians can resolve the country’s current insecurity challenges, not external forces like the United States, despite President Donald Trump’s threat to involve America’s military to combat terrorism in Nigeria. Nwachukwu said this in Abuja, on…

UN-POLAC Calls for Strengthened Protection of Citizens

…Condemns Recent Abductions in Kebbi,Niger,Kwara, Lokoja, and Katsina; The Country President, United Nations, Positive Livelihood Award Center UN-POLAC, Amb. Engr. Peter Ohagwa has called on Federal and State Authorities to intensify coordinated efforts to ensure the immediate and safe release of all abducted persons in recent attacks on Kebbi,Niger,Kwara , Lokoja and Katsina states. Amb…

Honoring Hon Muktar Aliyu Betara : Celebrating 59 Years of Resilient Leadership, Dedication and progress

On behalf of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Federal Capital Territory Council, I warmly extend heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Muktar Betara on the occasion of his 59th birthday. As the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, Hon. Betara exemplifies resilient and humble leadership dedicated to serving the people….

SWS FCT Chapter Hails International President, Barr Deborah Ijadele -Adetona on Her Birthday

By Sharon Akuboh We, the entire members of Standup for Women Societies, SWS FCT, are delighted to extend our warmest birthday wishes to our esteemed International President, SWS Barr Deborah Ijadele Adetona, on the occasion of her special day. As you celebrates another milestone, we pray that God grants her many more years of good…