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NUJ, NAWOJ Launch Committee for Maiden Women in Security Summit 2026, Vow to Reinvent Security Narrative

Grace Ijeoma Umeh, Abuja Stakeholders in the media and security sector yesterday convened online to inaugurate a planning committee for the Women in Security Summit 2026 and Women in Security Awards, in what has been described as a strategic intervention to place women at the center of Nigeria’s security conversation. The virtual meeting, which drew…

Niger : Remi Tinubu flags off 2026 Farming Season, pushes shift to mechanised Agriculture

By Gloria Tochukwu Umeweni Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for an urgent transition from subsistence farming to mechanised, commercially driven agriculture, declaring that traditional methods can no longer sustain the country’s growing food demands. She made the call on Saturday in Niger State during the official flag-off of the 2026 farming season and…

2027 General Elections : We Have Began Consultations with NDC, PRP and Others – Kwankwaso

By Jasmine Okogerie Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said he and his political associates have begun wide-ranging consultations with leaders of the National Democratic Centre (NDC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and other parties amid the current challenges facing the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Saturday, the former Kano State Governor clarified that…

Sen Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off 2026 Farming Season, Reaffirms FG Commitment to Agriculture and Food Security

From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to prioritising agriculture as a key driver of economic growth and national stability, stressing that Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on boosting food production and strengthening agricultural systems to ensure nationwide food security. She made this known on Saturday at…

NOA Celebrates Information Minister at 60

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, applauding his remarkable leadership in communicating government policies, programmes and activities. The Director-General of the agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who conveyed heartfelt felicitations to the minister, also commended his steadfast leadership…

Our World Needs Trusted Information Ecosystem to Promote Peace, Development, Human Rights — Melissa Fleming

By Joy Omagha Idam The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming, has underscored the urgent need for a credible global information ecosystem that fosters peace, sustainable development, and respect for human rights. Fleming made the call in Abuja during the official launch of the world’s first UNESCO Category 2 Institute on Media and…

90 Days On, Amasiri Still Locked Down : Which Way Forward, Governor Nwifuru?

By Princess Joy Omagha Idam, A Concerned Citizen Dear Gov Nwifuru, Ninety days have passed, yet Amasiri remains under restrictions that continue to disrupt daily life, deepen hardship, and strain the resilience of its people. What was expected to be a temporary security measure has lingered, leaving residents in uncertainty and distress. The continued curfew…

May Day 2026 : Gov Yusuf Reaffirms Commitment to Civil Service Excellence

By Sharon Akuboh Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s vision of strengthening a public service that is efficient, professional, and responsive to the needs of the people. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the Governor gave the assurance while addressing workers at the May…