Abuja: The Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, has called on alumni of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) to move beyond ceremonial affiliations and take up strategic roles in shaping national and continental security policies. Ajayi, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs Folashade Adekayaoja, made the call at the […]
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Gusau Emir: Nigeria Has Lost a Pillar of Traditional Leadership – Shettima
Abuja: Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Gusau, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, who died on Friday at age 71, following a protracted illness. Shettima, in his condolence message on Saturday in Abuja, described his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and a collective tragedy that […]
ActionAid Urges Government to Deliver on Rural Development Promises
Abuja: The Board of Directors of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged governments at all levels to uphold their election promises by delivering essential infrastructure and sustainable livelihood support to rural communities. The appeal was made by Ms Rabi Isma, Chairperson of the AAN Board, during a working visit to Tungan Ashere Community on Saturday in […]
Groups Present Bill Seeking Additional Elective Seats for Women in Nigeria
Kano: A Coalition of Women-led Organisations has presented a Gender Bill seeking the creation of additional reserved seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill was presented during the Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review held in Kano […]
Tinubu to Honour 210 Ex-NYSC Members
Abuja: No fewer than 210 corps members will be honoured by President Bola Tinubu at the President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Honours Award for the 2020 to 2023 service years. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by NYSC’s Director of Media, Mr Emeka Mgbemena. According to News Agency of […]