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𝐂𝐀𝐍 c𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 m𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, r𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 g𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞
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𝐂𝐀𝐍 c𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 m𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, r𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 g𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Wednesday clarified its stand on the issue of Christian genocides during a recent meeting with a presidential aide.The christian body stressed that across many parts of Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt, Christian communities have suffered repeated, organised, and brutal attacks which have left thousands dead, villages destroyed, and families displaced.The body in a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh said attacks are not isolated crimes but followed a particular pattern of violence that has persisted for years without justice or closure.The body said its view of genocide is not new but a position that has long been established and remains unchanged.CAN therefore said at no point in time during the visit of Barrister ...
FG Condoles with Niger State over the Essa Petrol Tanker Explosion…Calls for campaign against scooping fuel
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FG Condoles with Niger State over the Essa Petrol Tanker Explosion…Calls for campaign against scooping fuel

The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the recent tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State.No fewer than 30 persons loss their lives, with many severely injured.According to a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the National Orientation Agency has been directed to sustain and intensify nationwide public awareness campaigns on the danger of scooping petroleum products from tankers and pipes.The statement reads: “The Federal Government expresses its deep sorrow over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, a few days ago, which claimed many innocent lives and left several others injured.“We join the Government an...
Runsewe to be Celebrated as Pillar of Nigeria’s Tourism, Cultural Heritage
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Runsewe to be Celebrated as Pillar of Nigeria’s Tourism, Cultural Heritage

By Victor Okoye The Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) says it will honour Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, OON, for his contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s tourism sector. Runsewe, former Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), will be recognised at ANJET’s award event scheduled for Oct. 23 at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The event is themed “Celebrating Institutional Memory and Legacy.” ANJET President, Mr. Okorie Uguru made the announcement during Creative Nigeria, a cultural tourism programme aired on Mainland 98.3 FM, Lagos. He said Runsewe would receive “The Pillar of Culture and Tourism in Nigeria” award in recognition of his leadership at the NCAC from 2018 to 2024 and for promoting Nigerian culture bot...
Ibadan Prepares To Host Ose Meji Festival Conference
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Ibadan Prepares To Host Ose Meji Festival Conference

The rich heritage and cultural significance of Òsé Méjì, a revered tradition in Ibadan, will be thoroughly explored at the upcoming OSEMEJI/OBAMORO Conference 2025. According to a press statement by Ose Meji Ibadan Foundation, the event will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10 a.m., at the Chieftaincy Hall, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan. Òsé Méjì, which has been a subject of debate regarding its rightful ownership—whether it belongs exclusively to the Babaláwo (diviners), dedicated Òrìṣà devotees, or solely to Ibadan indigenes—is set to be clarified through an in-depth presentation. The conference, themed "Ose Meji: The Spiritual Source Of Ibadanland And Its Relevance In Modern Times," will unveil the true influence, impact, and unique aspects of this cultural and sp...
BREAKING: ASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike
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BREAKING: ASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike

By Gami Tadanyigbe The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its ongoing two-week warning strike. National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made the announcement at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Piwuna, the decision followed an overnight National Executive Council (NEC) meeting that ended at 4:00 am. The union had embarked on the strike due to the government's failure to meet its demands. Piwuna stated that ASUU had engaged with government representatives on the renegotiation of the 2009 agreements, but noted that progress had been made. The NEC decided to review the strike, acknowledging the government's return to the negotiation table. The suspension was also in response to efforts by students, parents, and the Nige...
North Central Region urged to shun Sowere’s Protest
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North Central Region urged to shun Sowere’s Protest

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, News Agency of Nigeria, Abuja A Socio political Group, North Central Youth, Security and Leadership Summit (NCYSLS) has called on people from the region to shun the proposed protest by Omoyele Sowore planned for Oct.20. The National Coordinator of NCYSLS, Mr Yakubu Kamaludeen made the call on Sunday in Abuja. “We want to urge good citizens of Nigeria, most especially residents in North Central Region who meant well for the region to shun Sowore’s planned protest. “Its a threat to peace and stability of the region. “We are completely distancing ourselves from such, as his planned protest is a clog in the wheel of progress of the present administration’s efforts. “Fellow Nigerians of North Central extraction, we must be wise and discerning in thes...
Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf campaigns to eradicate Polio
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Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf campaigns to eradicate Polio

By Victor Okoye The Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf on Friday held a special mini golf tournament to commemorate World Polio Day and support global efforts to keep polio @ zero. The event which took place at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYBIGRCC) in Abuja, had in attendance prominent Nigerians and Rotarians committed to End Polio. Attendees included the District Governor of Rotary District 9127, Dame (Dr.) Joy Nky Okoro, Club Rotary Presidents , Dr Folashade Samuels, Maha Longe, Past District Governor of Rotary International and Past Captain of IBB Golf club , Sir Chika Chiejina, Distinguished Senator Emma Anosike, Past Captain of IBB Golf Club, Fmr. Minister of Niger Delta H. E. Umana Umana, H. E. Nsima Ekere, Fmr. Corps Marshal of FRSC, Dr. ...
AWDF Empowers Girls with Skills, Launches Book, Scholarships to Mark Day of the Girl Child
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AWDF Empowers Girls with Skills, Launches Book, Scholarships to Mark Day of the Girl Child

By Victor Okoye The Alice Wanny Development Foundation (AWDF) has trained over 500 girls in vocational and entrepreneurial skills to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. The training focused on tiling, flooring techniques, construction safety, and entrepreneurship. It formed part of AWDF’s second-phase empowerment programme for girls and youth across Nigeria. Ms Owan Alice Ada, Founder and CEO of AWDF, also launched a scholarship scheme and a book titled From Gloominess to Strength during the event in Abuja. She said the book was inspired by her mother’s story. “My mother was denied education, not because of poverty, but because she was a girl,” she said.“Her dream of becoming a nurse was shattered.” She said such denial leads to broader social problems. ...
APC Women’s group urges NASS to pass Reserved Seats Bill
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APC Women’s group urges NASS to pass Reserved Seats Bill

Dr Amina Kundiri, Director-General of the National All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Advocacy Organisation (NAWA-ORG), has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the Reserved Seats Bill before it.This is contained in a statement issued by NAWA-ORG’s National Publicity Secretary, Evelyn Onyilo, on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Reserved Seats for Women Bill proposes the creation of additional seats exclusively for women in both the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly. Specifically, it calls for 37 new Senate seats—one for each state and the Federal Capital Territory—and 37 additional House of Representatives seats. According to the statement, Kundiri made the appeal at a roundtable dialogue in Abuja. She said the passage o...
Nigerian Striker Ademola Kuti Makes History with SV Transvaal Move 🇸🇷Suriname’s
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Nigerian Striker Ademola Kuti Makes History with SV Transvaal Move 🇸🇷Suriname’s

Football giants, SV Transvaal, have officially signed Nigerian forward Ademola Kuti, marking a historic milestone as he becomes the first Nigerian and African player to join the club. Renowned for his pace, strength, and sharp goal-scoring instincts, Kuti joins the Surinamese powerhouse on a two-year deal, bringing international experience and attacking flair to the team’s lineup. The move signifies a major step for both Kuti and SV Transvaal as they look to strengthen their squad and expand their international presence in South American football. In a remarkable twist, Kuti once played under the late Diego Maradona during his time in the Dubai First Division — making him the only Nigerian footballer to have ever been coached by the Argentine legend. The 27-year-old striker ha...
CEO 1st Blue Sapphire, Dr. Ayisat Receive Loads Of Goodwill Message to Mark Birthday
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CEO 1st Blue Sapphire, Dr. Ayisat Receive Loads Of Goodwill Message to Mark Birthday

Friends and associates have taken to various media platforms to celebrate the founded and CEO of 1st Blue Sapphire Intercontinental Ltd, Hon. Dr. Ayisat Gbajabiamila as she marks her birthday today. Dr. Ayisat Gbajabiamila, a renowned healthcare practitioner has worked in various parts of the world in the course of her medical practice. She is widely recognised as a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist. She has been lauded for her immense impact on society through her innovative ventures and impactful humanitarian works. Known for transforming industries from healthcare and wellness to fashion and real estate, she has built 1st Blue Sapphire Intercontinental Ltd into a global brand rooted in excellence, empowerment, and social responsibility. Her initiatives, such as the ...
Climate action: ILO hails Nigeria’s inclusion of workers’ voices in NDC 3.0
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Climate action: ILO hails Nigeria’s inclusion of workers’ voices in NDC 3.0

By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Organisation (ILO), has commended the Federal Government for ensuring that workers’ voices are reflected in Nigeria’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) 3.0 on climate action. Ms Inviolata Chinyangarara, ILO Senior Specialist, on Friday in Abuja said the inclusion of workers’ concerns in the NDCs 3.0 demonstrated the success of social dialogue and inclusiveness led by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). “The fact that workers’ issues are now at the centre of Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 shows that social dialogue still works,” she said. According to her, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) played a vital role in shaping the document by contributing ideas on how a just transition should guide Nigeria’s climate policy. “The...
AWDF, NBRRI Train Women, Youth in Construction Skills, Push Gender Inclusion
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AWDF, NBRRI Train Women, Youth in Construction Skills, Push Gender Inclusion

Abuja (Nigeria) - The Alice Wanny Development Foundation (AWDF), in collaboration with the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), has trained women and youths in construction-related skills. The two-day programme focused on tiling, flooring techniques, safety in construction, and entrepreneurship. Founder of AWDF, Alice Adamuje Owan, said the initiative seeks to break gender stereotypes and empower women beyond traditional trades. "Most women are trained in tailoring or catering. But the construction industry is growing, and we want women to benefit from it,” she said. She called for more opportunities for women in the sector through internships, placements, and gender-inclusive policies. “A woman with skills is not just an asset to her family but to the nat...
Push for finance, debt cancellation for climate action, Organisation urges trade unions
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Push for finance, debt cancellation for climate action, Organisation urges trade unions

By Joan Nwagwu The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), Kenya, has urged African trade unions to strengthen partnerships and advocacy for climate finance, technology transfer, and debt cancellation ahead of COP30 in Brazil. COTU Climate Change Specialist, Ms Rebecca Okello, gave the advice during the ongoing three-day Pre-COP30 Synthesis and Regional Strategy Review Session on Thursday in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The event was organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to engage stakeholders on Nigeria’s climate transition strategy. Okello said that without adequate funding, technology, and capacity building, Africa’s just transition agenda would remain aspirational. “Finance must support skills tra...
Push for finance, debt cancellation for climate action, Organisation urges trade unions
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Push for finance, debt cancellation for climate action, Organisation urges trade unions

By Joan Nwagwu The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), Kenya, has urged African trade unions to strengthen partnerships and advocacy for climate finance, technology transfer, and debt cancellation ahead of COP30 in Brazil. COTU Climate Change Specialist, Ms Rebecca Okello, gave the advice during the ongoing three-day Pre-COP30 Synthesis and Regional Strategy Review Session on Thursday in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The event was organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to engage stakeholders on Nigeria’s climate transition strategy. Okello said that without adequate funding, technology, and capacity building, Africa’s just transition agenda would remain aspirational. “Finance must support skills tra...
🇳🇬 BREAKING: Nigerian Striker Ademola Kuti Makes History with SV Transvaal Move 🇸🇷
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🇳🇬 BREAKING: Nigerian Striker Ademola Kuti Makes History with SV Transvaal Move 🇸🇷

Suriname’s football giants SV Transvaal have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Kuti on a two-year deal, marking a major milestone in the club’s history. Kuti becomes the first Nigerian and African player ever to sign for the historic Surinamese side — a move that’s already generating huge excitement among fans. Known for his explosive pace, power, and lethal finishing, Kuti brings valuable international experience from multiple top-flight leagues across Africa and Asia. In a remarkable twist, Kuti once played under the late Diego Maradona during his time in the Dubai First Division — making him the only Nigerian footballer to have ever been coached by the Argentine legend. The 27-year-old striker has previously featured for several notable clubs, including: ...
Rotary District 9127 hosts World Polio Day, rolls out vaccine for FCT
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Rotary District 9127 hosts World Polio Day, rolls out vaccine for FCT

Rotary International District 9127 is set to host the 2025 World Polio Day, with a massive polio immunisation outreach across the Federal Capital Territory's six area councils. The District 9127 Media Relations Chair, Dr Max Amuchie, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, there will be mass polio immunisation outreach across the six Area Councils of the FCT with each District Governor supervising the outreach in an Area Council on Oct. 23. He said that the week long programme focus was to create awareness on polio eradication throughout the area council in the FCT. ``It is a week-long programme that will involve all the six Rotary Districts in Nigeria. ``The District Governor of District 9127, Rotarian Princess Joy Okoro will be hosting her ...
Nasarawa Speaker condemns attack on Nindama community, Kokona LG assures residents that Govt. has taken proactive measures to prevent reoccurrence.
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Nasarawa Speaker condemns attack on Nindama community, Kokona LG assures residents that Govt. has taken proactive measures to prevent reoccurrence.

"… as he visits scene of the attack that claims lives, calls for calm…" Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau Ph.D has visited the scene of the recent midnight attack by unknown gunmen in Nindama Community of Kokona LGA of the State. The Speaker Dr. Danladi Jatau visited the community today Wednesday to sympathized with the residents and families of those who lost their loved ones during the attack. It would be recalled that last Thursday night some groups of unknown gunmen attacked Nindama community of Kokona LGA of the State resulted to the lost of many innocent lives. The Speaker Dr. Danladi Jatau who paid a sympathy visit to the people of the area called for calm among the residents assuring them that Governor Abdullahi Sule has taken a proactive...
NLC, ILO push for workers’ inclusion in climate policies
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NLC, ILO push for workers’ inclusion in climate policies

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and International Labour Organisation (ILO) have renewed calls for workers’ inclusion in climate governance. The two organisations, responsible for promotion of social justice and rights of labour, made the call on Wednesday in Keffi, Nasarawa state ahead of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30). The UN climate convention scheduled for Nov. 10 to Nov. 21 in Belém, Brazil will focus on the efforts needed to limit global temperature and presentation of new national action plans. Speaking at the opening of a three-day Retreat on preparation for the global climate conference, the NLC Acting General Secretary, Mr Benson Upah said “climate change remains a workplace reality ...
NLC sets agenda for workers ahead of COP30
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NLC sets agenda for workers ahead of COP30

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced a retreat for its focal persons ahead of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the UN climate convention scheduled for Nov. 10 to Nov. 21 in Belém, Brazil will focus on the efforts needed to limit global temperature and presentation of new national action plans. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Eche Asuzu, National Coordinator of Climate Change for the NLC said the congress is convening a Pre-COP30 Retreat and Regional Strategy Visioning meeting for its affiliate unions and the focal persons. He said the retreat would enable participants to finalise Nigeria’s and West Africa’s pos...