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FCT NUJ Correspondents Chapel Honours NIS DG Rt Hon Shaibu with Award of Excellence in Sports Development

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Correspondence Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has conferred an Award of Excellence in Sports Development on the Director-General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Rt Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development and capacity building in Nigeria. The award was…

NUJ FCT Commiserates with DAAR Family Over the Demise of Veteran, Shola Aiyebola

By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has received with deep shock and sorrow the passing of Mr. Shola Aiyebola, a dedicated staff member and the longest-serving television programme producer at DAAR Communications Plc. His death is a painful loss not only to the Council but also to the Nigerian…

SWS FCT Chapter Closes 2025 with Thanksgiving Service and Outreach

By Sharon Akuboh and Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Standup for Women Society (SWS) FCT Chapter celebrated the end of 2025 with a Thanksgiving Service at NTA Arena Chapel, Abuja, on December 14th. The event featured singing, dancing, and a sermon emphasizing the importance of annual gratitude to God. Following the service, members gathered at Aso…

NUJ DAAR Mourns Nigeria’s Longest TV Programme Producer : Mr Shola Aiyebola

The Leadership and members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ DAAR Communications Plc, commiserate with the board, management and staff, as we mourn the death of one of Nigeria’s longest Television Programme Producers; Mr Shola Aiyebola, who died on thursday, December 18, 2025. In a statement signed by NUJ DAAR Chairman, Patrick Abulu, Shola…

FRSC unveils “Drive Alive 2025” powered by tsboi.ai to chase Zero‑fatality goal at Ember Months

By Nwamulunamma Ogbunka, Abuja The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday launched “Drive Alive 2025,” a public‑awareness campaign targeting zero road‑traffic fatalities across Nigeria’s Ember Months (October‑December). Leveraging a strategic partnership with tsboi.ai, the initiative deploys an AI‑powered engagement platform to boost citizen participation, interactive learning, and real‑time community insights. Ember Months historically see…

Global SWS Hails Newly Elected Chair of Chairs, Lib Mina Daniels

The Global Standup for Women Society (SWS) under the leadership of Barr. Deborah . A. Ijadele Adetona has congratulated the newly elected Chairperson of all Chairpersons, Lib. Mina Daniels, who also serves as the Chairperson of the FCT Chapter of SWS, who was elected following a tightly contested online election held on 18th December 2025….

We’re on pathway to make NIS World class Institute…Comrade Philip Shaibu, DG/ CEO NIS

The Director General of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu says the Institute is on a pedestal to become a world class institution.‎‎He stated this on Thursday during the convocation of the 2025 Basic certificate coaching course ceremony held at the NIS premises inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. ‎‎Comrade Shaibu noted…

Gov Yusuf Receives First Female Northwest University VC Prof Amina Bayero

….Directs payment of all EAA arrears to staff as the new VC set a 14-point agenda Revokes encroachments, illigal allocation of the University land Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Governing Council of Northwest University, Kano, for appointing a substantive Vice Chancellor after a rigorous and transparent selection process. This was…