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Manpower Development Critical to Blue Economy-CNS

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has described manpower development as critical to safe navigation and the growth of Nigeria’s blue economy. Vice Admiral Abbas stated this during a courtesy visit by the Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrography Agency, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. Rear Admiral Fadahunsi, during the visit, appreciated […]

May 16, 2026 2

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EASTER: Pastor Dipo Fisho Urges Nigerian Leaders to Prioritize Development, Security, and Unity

By Toffa Momoh Abuja, Nigeria - Lead Pastor Dipo Fisho of City of Truth and Grace Assembly (CTGA) has called on national leaders to play more proactive roles in promoting development, ensuring adequate security, and fostering national unity and reconciliation in Nigeria. Delivering his Easter sermon, titled "The Power of Resurrection," Pastor Fisho emphasized that the message of resurrection is a powerful catalyst for hope and resilience, particularly during times […]

April 6, 2026 32

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APC Inaugurates Governing Council of Progressive Institute to Drive Policy and Leadership Development

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The All Progressives Congress has inaugurated the Governing Council of The Progressive Institute, a new policy and research hub designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ideological development, and strategic governance within the party. The ceremony took place on Monday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, marking the completion of the Institute’s governance structure, which was first unveiled in September 2024. Speaking at the event, APC National […]

February 24, 2026 14

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Elections Won’t Hinder FCT Development – Minister Wike

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Hon. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that political activities for the upcoming general elections would slow down the pace of work in the nation's capital. Wike stated this in Abuja while briefing journalists shortly after a routine inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in the nation’s capital. Fielding questions on the possibility of political distractions, Wike emphasized that service […]

February 6, 2026 13

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Niger State Marks 50th Anniversary with Call for Renewed Commitment to Development

By Zainab Uzomah Niger State has commemorated its 50th anniversary with a renewed call for unity, institutional strengthening and accelerated development across the state. In a press release signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the Federal Government described the golden jubilee as not only a historical milestone but a moment to reaffirm collective commitment to a stronger, more prosperous future. Created in 1976 alongside Imo, […]

February 3, 2026 26

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NDLEA Chief Calls for National Backing for New Anti-Drug Development Strategy

By Zainab Uzomah The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has urged a stronger national response to the country’s illicit drug problem, calling for broad support for a new alternative development programme aimed at curbing cannabis cultivation and improving security. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Marwa said the initiative—recently launched in three cannabis-growing communities in Ondo State—marks […]

February 3, 2026 10

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NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with China to Support Media Development and Women’s Empowerment

By Zainab Uzomah The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has sought closer collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, aiming to enhance media capacity and widen support for women’s development initiatives. The call was made during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership, led by its chairperson, Bassey Ita-Ikpang. The delegation was received by the Chinese Ambassador and senior embassy officials. The Ambassador […]

January 7, 2026 24

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FCTA Signs Development Agreement with Int’l Group for Abuja City Walk

( L-R) Executive Director, MAG International Links limited, Dr. Kassim Gidado, Group Legal Secretary, MAG International Links limited, Abi Haruna, FCT General Counsel, Barr Salman Dako, FCT Minister Barr Nyesom Wike at the signing of a development agreement between the FCTA and MAG International Links limited on the timeline for the development of the City Walk Abuja project By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) […]

July 24, 2025 44

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Ortom hails Tinubu on North Central Development Commission approval

The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing North Central Development Commission. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had announced the signing of the NCDC bill into law during a session in the Senate chamber on Tuesday Ortom described the development as a historic and pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to address the myriad of challenges faced by […]

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