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The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for urgent and sustained action to tackle insecurity and poverty, describing them as major threats to decent work and national development. In a statement marking the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, Ike congratulated journalists and workers across the Federal Capital Territory, noting that this year’s theme, “Insecurity and Poverty: Bane of Decent Work,” aptly reflected the harsh realities faced by Nigerian workers. She observed that journalists in the FCT operate under challenging conditions, often exposed…

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced presidential approval for the dualisation of the road linking Bodo–Bonny to the East-West Road in Rivers State, a move aimed at boosting connectivity and economic activities in the Niger Delta. Umahi disclosed this while receiving the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Adeleye Falade, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting also reviewed the completed Bodo–Bonny Road project and future expansion plans. According to the Minister, President Bola…

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following her appointment as the substantive head of the Ministry. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who until her elevation served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs since November 4, 2024, conveyed her appreciation during a dinner organised by the Ministry to mark the conclusion of a three-day induction programme for Ambassadors-Designate, High Commissioners-Designate, and their spouses.…

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has commended the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, for championing a timely public health awareness initiative, describing it as impactful and necessary in the current national climate. Shaibu gave the commendation while chairing the 2026 Public Health Awareness and Wellbeing Conference held at the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat in Utako, Abuja. The event was organized by the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel in collaboration with Alliance Hospital and Dr. Physiq…

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has intensified efforts to strengthen collaboration with global partners, as the Honourable Minister,Dr.Bernard M.Doro received a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Abuja. The delegation, led by Ghulam Muhammad Awan, held a separate meeting with the Minister to discuss strategic areas of cooperation aimed at enhancing humanitarian interventions across Nigeria. Talks during the visit focused on building stronger institutional partnerships, improving emergency response mechanisms, and expanding support for vulnerable populations affected by poverty,…

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has called for the establishment of a Humanitarian Trust Fund to support sustainable and impactful poverty alleviation efforts across Nigeria. The Honourable Minister, Bernard M. Doro, made the appeal on April 30, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, and a delegation of priests at his office in Abuja. Dr. Doro emphasized that addressing poverty in Nigeria requires substantial financial resources beyond what the government alone can provide. He stressed the need for innovative funding…