Jos: The Federal Government has launched the Presidential Community Engagement Peace Initiative (PCEPI) to address the ongoing insecurity challenges in the North-Central region of the country. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the initiative is spearheaded by Mrs. Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the North-Central region. […]
Month: June 2025
Gridlock: Truck Owners Laud E-Call Up Automation
Lagos: The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has reiterated its support for the electronic call-up automation system introduced by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to tackle gridlock on the Apapa and Tin-Can port access roads. The Secretary-General of the association, Mr. Mohammed Sani-Bala, made the call after a peaceful rally in Lagos. According to […]
CORBON and COREN Sign Landmark Agreement to Combat Building Collapse in Nigeria
Abuja: The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) has forged a strategic partnership with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to strengthen enforcement of construction standards. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two building regulators in Abuja aims to address building collapse and other systemic challenges plaguing Nigeria’s […]
Court Quashes N620 Million Misappropriation Charge Against Baptist Church Pastor and Others
Gwagwalada: An FCT High Court, Gwagwalada, discharged a former Resident Pastor of First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, Rev. Israel Akanji, and five others over alleged misappropriation of N620 million. Delivering judgment on the case, Justice J. A. Aina advised members of the church to embrace reconciliation and resolve internal disputes amicably, stating that the case […]
2025 Abuja Yoruba Festival to Promote Peace, Unity
Abuja: The Yoruba Community in Abuja says its 2025 Cultural Festival will promote peace, unity, and national development. This community’s President, Mr Abdulhakeem Adetunji, and Chairman of the Organising Committee, Pastor Gabriel Oladabo, said the event is scheduled for June 21 at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja. It aims to bring […]