Yola: The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has raised concerns about the minimal representation of women in governance, highlighting that women currently occupy a mere four per cent of elective positions in the nation. Mrs. Ednar Azura, the National President of NCWS, addressed these concerns during a special reception in her honor by the […]
Day: August 2, 2025
Implementation of Quranic Teachings to Foster Zero Corruption Society, Says Cleric
Abuja: Malam Tajudeen Adigun, the Chairman of the Council of Imams in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has urged parents to instill the teachings of the Holy Quran in their children and wards, emphasizing its potential to foster a society free from corruption. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adigun, who also serves as the […]
Zulum Flags Off Fertiliser, Inputs Distribution in Borno
Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has launched the sale of fertiliser and free distribution of farm inputs to vulnerable farmers across the state. The exercise took place on Saturday at the Fertiliser Blending Company, Farm Centre, Maiduguri. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Zulum stated that 75 trucks of fertiliser would be sold at […]
NRC Refutes Report of Vandalism of Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Line
Lagos: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has refuted an online publication claiming that the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Line has been vandalised and is not safe for usage. The Managing Director of the corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa, made the clarification in a statement in Lagos. The statement was signed by Mr Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations […]
NANNM Suspends 7-Day Strike Following Agreement with Federal Government
Abuja: The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has announced the suspension of its seven-day warning strike. The decision comes after an agreement was reached in a meeting between the Federal Government and the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) on August 1. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the suspension notice, which was […]