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Owerri Zone Should Form A Formidable Force To Make Political Statement in Imo Politics - EGU
By ECHEREOZO AUSTIN
A renounced political stakeholders and an elder statesman in owerri, has urged owerri Zone politicians to think outside the box before they...
Court Orders Lady to Pay ₦150,000 For Ghosting Boyfriend After Collecting ₦3,000 Transport Fare
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a surprising court ruling, a Magistrate Court in Ilesa, Osun State, has ordered Rhoda Adu to pay ₦150,000 to her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola, after...
Police Neutralise ESN Kingpins, Destroy Deadly Camps In Imo
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Imo State Command in a decisive victory against terrorism, have dismantled a key stronghold of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in...
NUJ FCT Hails Minister Wike's Infrastructure Strides, Decries Rising Cost Of Living
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has lauded the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his notable contributions to infrastructural development in...
Nigeria Congratulates India On Republic Day
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Federal government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to India as the country marks its Republic Day.
In a message addressed to India's Minister...
Tanker Crash Claims 18 Lives, 13 Rescued in Enugu
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A tragic tanker accident in Enugu today, January 25, 2024, left 18 people dead and 13 others rescued after a fire broke out, engulfing multiple vehicles.
The Federal Road Safety Corps...
AAMPB Delegation Meets ECOWAS Commission President to Foster Strategic Partnership
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A delegation from the Association of Former Members of Staff of the Bank for Investment and Development of ECOWAS (AAMPB) met with the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr....
NUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike, Hosts DICAN Leadership in Courtesy Visit
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a collaborative meeting between the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Chapter, and the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN), both parties emphasised the...
Catholic Church Urges Government to Prioritise Education For National Development
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As the world commemorates the International Day of Education, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, CSN, has called on the Nigerian government to adopt bold strategies in revitalising the nation's...
Military Intensifies Operations, Neutralises 79 Terrorists, Rescues 67 Hostages
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have ramped up counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations nationwide, dealing significant blows to criminal networks.
Among the week’s highlights, troops in North Central neutralised Abu Mosaje, a...
Police Arrests Two Suspects Linked To Mrs. Odumosu's Kidnap
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the Lagos State CP Special Squad have arrested two suspects connected to the kidnapping of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police,...
NAF Airstrikes Decimate Bandits' Hideout In Niger State
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a significant blow to banditry in Niger State, neutralising scores of armed criminals and dismantling their logistics base in Alawa Forest, Shiroro Local Government...
CAPPA Pushes for N300m Tobacco Control Budget to Save Lives
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria’s National Assembly reviews the 2025 Appropriation Bill, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged lawmakers to increase the tobacco control budget from N10 million...
Young African Researchers Sharpen Data Analysis Skills at Afrobarometer Summer School
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Cape Town, South Africa – Thirty-two young African researchers from 14 countries are honing their research and data analysis skills at the 2025 Afrobarometer Summer School and Thematic...
FG Launches National Health Fellows Programme, Calls for Applications
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the National Health Fellows Programme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and leadership in Nigeria's health sector.
The one-year programme spearheaded by the...
Information Minister Applauds BPP's Transparency Reforms in Public Procurement
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commended the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for its groundbreaking reforms aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria's procurement...
CISLAC Seeks Transparency In Re-Award Of N252.89 billion Abuja-Kaduna Highway Contract
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the federal government to provide clarity and transparency in the controversial re-award of the N252.89 billion Abuja-Kaduna highway...
IGP Egbetokun Decorates New DIG, Deploys CPs to Kogi, Edo States
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has decorated the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Jonathan Towuru, during a ceremony at the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.
DIG...
Police Rescues Retired AIG's Wife, Neutralises Kidnappers in Ogun State
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Ogun State Police Command in a daring and precise operation rescued wife of Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police Hakeem Odumosu, Mrs. Odumosu, following her abduction on January 16,...
Global Rights Calls for Action Following Niger State Tanker Explosion
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A Civil Society Organisation, Global Rights, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic petrol tanker explosion in Niger State that claimed over 70 lives on January 20, 2025.
The advocacy...
Civil Society Groups Condemn Baseless Allegations of Terrorist Ties
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Over 70 leading NGOs in Nigeria have strongly criticised claims made by an unnamed former Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of the Nigerian Air Force, alleging that NGOs in conflict-affected regions...
Davos 2025: Tuggar Champions Africa’s UN Security Council Membership, Advocates for Nigeria’s Leadership
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2025, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, made a compelling case for Africa’s permanent representation...
Military Onslaught: Bello Turji's Second-in-Command, Key Commanders Neutralised
In a decisive operation between January 20 and 21, 2025, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA delivered a significant blow to the notorious terrorist network led by Bello Turji in northwestern Nigeria.
The military...
Improved Policing: Nigeria Police to Graduate 10,000 Recruit Constables
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force says it is set to bolster its ranks with the graduation of 10,000 recruit constables from various training institutions nationwide.
The passing-out parade, slated for Thursday, January...
INEC Issues Key Reminders As Countdown To Anambra Governorship Election Begins
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Anambra State gears up for its off-cycle election, the focus remains on ensuring a transparent, fair, and credible process that sets the stage for strengthening democracy in...
"We Have Arrested 700 Criminals, Rescued Over 300 Kidnapped Victims This Month Alone " - Nigeria Police Reels Out Achievements
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded remarkable strides in its ongoing fight against crime, showcasing its commitment to safeguarding...
FS Initiative Launches Organic Seeds Project for 2025
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a strategic move to address the challenges facing Africa’s farming sector and the global food value chain, the FS Initiative has unveiled its Organic Seeds Project roadmap for 2025.
This groundbreaking...
Two Notorious Terrorists Surrender in Katsina Amid Military Offensive
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a significant breakthrough, two notorious terrorist leaders, Abu Radde and Umar Black, operating in Batsari and Safana Local Government Areas of Katsina State, surrendered to troops of Operation FANSAN...
WHO Expresses Regret Over US Withdrawal Announcement
Princess-Ekwi Ajide (ABS Abuja Bureau Chief)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States' announcement of its intent to withdraw from the organization.
In a statement, WHO highlighted the significant role...
ECOWAS President Attends Ghanaian Presidential Inauguration, Holds Key Bilateral Meetings
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Accra was a beehive of activities on January 7, 2025, as President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, joined other dignitaries to witness the historic inauguration of John...
