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Bridge The Gap Or Lose Public Trust, Hon. Uchenna Okonkwo Tells Federal Character Commission
By Comr. Kenechi Okoye
Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, has urged the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to live up to its...
ECOWAS Hosts Regional Workshop On Civil-Military Coordination For Humanitarian Action
ECOWAS has kicked off a four-day regional workshop in Abuja to fine-tune its draft Civil-Military Coordination Strategy for Humanitarian Action.
Running from 5 to 8 August 2025, the workshop brings together...
ECOWAS Commission President Meets New Chair, President Maada Bio, In Freetown
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has paid a two-day working visit to Sierra Leone, where he was warmly received by the new Chair...
Nigeria Shines At 1st African School Games, Secures 2027 Hosting Rights
Team Nigeria wrapped up the inaugural African School Games in Algiers with a strong finish, clinching 25 medals, 6 gold, 10 silver, and 9 bronze across 10 sports to...
NAWOJ Gombe Applauds Gender Equity Training, Hails National Leadership
The Gombe State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has expressed heartfelt appreciation following a recent training on Gender Equity, Safety, and Gender-Sensitive Reporting for its members.
Describing the...
CHAN 2025: Brave Eagles Fall Short As Senegal Snatch Late Winner
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B kicked off their African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a narrow 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal in Zanzibar on Tuesday.
In a tightly contested Group...
Liberia’s Drug Crisis: Hope Amid The Ruins
In the heart of Monrovia, a crumbling cemetery has become an unlikely refuge.
At Central Street Cemetery, over 500 drug users, including children and pregnant women live in appalling conditions, surrounded by ruins and...
2025: I'm Not Desperate, Just Determined To Serve Anambra – Ezenwafor
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, says he’s not desperate to lead Anambra State but is driven by a divine call to serve and reposition the...
Foreign Affairs Ministry Mourns Diplomat Ziphorah Kela
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Ms Ziphorah Kela, a dedicated mid-career diplomat who died on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, after a brief illness in...
Mass Defection In Nri Spells Doom For Ekwunife’s Political Future
By Izuchukwu Adichie
In what many are calling a political turning point, the people of Nri Kingdom have thrown their weight behind the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), signalling a potential...
Sanwo-Olu Bars Newly Elected Lagos Chairmen From Making Key Political Appointments
In a bold move aimed at streamlining governance, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered all 57 newly elected Local Government and Council Development Area Chairmen to halt the...
Engr. Ndu Pius Nweke Appointed Special Adviser On Special Duties In Oyi LGA
In a move aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, Engr. Ndu Pius Nweke, has officially received his appointment letter as the Special Adviser to the Mayor on Special...
Peter Obi Fires Back At Soludo Over One-Term Presidency Remark
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded firmly to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, following controversial remarks suggesting that any politician promising to serve a single term...
APC Fires Back At El-Rufai Over Criticism Of Tinubu's Administration
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has come down hard on former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, following his scathing remarks about President Bola Tinubu’s government, describing his comments as...
Lassa Fever Cases Rise: NCDC Urges Vigilance As Death Toll Hits 155
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising toll of Lassa fever in the country, with 11 new confirmed cases reported...
Anthony Toruka Shines As St. Augustine’s Best, Bags ₦300,000 and 18 Awards
St. Augustine College, New Karu, Nasarawa State, was awash with pride and celebration as it held its 10th Annual Graduation and Prize-Giving Day, themed “Life is a Marathon,...
NDA Warns Against Fake 2025 Admission List, Urges Public To Stay Alert
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has sounded the alarm over a fake list of successful and reserve candidates from the 2025 Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) currently circulating...
Nigeria, U.S. Strengthen Trade Ties Despite Tariff Shift
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic cooperation, even as Nigeria adjusts its tariff rate on U.S. goods from 14% to 15%.
At a high-level meeting in Abuja,...
NAWOJ Zone D Urges Action On Insecurity, Education, and Flood Prevention
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has raised alarm over rising insecurity in the North Central region, particularly in Benue and Plateau States, where repeated attacks...
ECOWAS Parliament Launches Anti-Drug Campaign In Liberia
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken its fight against drug abuse and mental health challenges to Monrovia, Liberia, as part of a week-long awareness campaign running...
NAF Earns Global Praise For Civilian Protection Reforms
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has won international recognition for its bold steps in reducing harm to civilians during military operations, earning praise at a high-level United Nations conference in Tunisia.
At the...
Imo Celebrates Super Falcons Stars With Land and ₦30 Million Each
In a grand gesture of pride and appreciation, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has honoured seven indigenes of the state who played pivotal roles in Nigeria’s victorious campaign...
Afrobarometer and Pan-African Parliament Forge Partnership To Champion Evidence-Based Governance
In a major step towards deepening democracy and accountable governance in Africa, Afrobarometer and the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at promoting evidence-based...
IPC Slams Niger Governor Over “Illegal” Closure Of Badegi 90.1FM, Demands Immediate Reopening
The International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos has condemned what it calls the illegal and unjustified shutdown of Badegi 90.1FM in Niger State, allegedly ordered by Governor...
Nigerian Military Records Major Successes In July Operations Against Terrorists, Oil Thieves, and Criminals
The Nigerian Armed Forces have reported major strides in their campaign against insecurity in July 2025, with hundreds of terrorists neutralised, scores arrested, and significant quantities...
D’Tigress Make History With Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have once again proven they are the queens of African basketball, securing their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title with a thrilling 78-64 win over Mali in the final on...
IGP Boosts Police Intelligence Unit With New Tech, Global Training
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has taken a bold step to strengthen crime-fighting efforts by equipping the Police Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) with cutting-edge technology and specialised training.
In...
Nigeria, Algeria Strengthen Ties As Work Begins On New Embassy In Algiers
Nigeria and Algeria have reaffirmed their strong diplomatic bond, following a strategic meeting between Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and Algerian Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf,...
Nigeria, Benin Deepen Ties With Economic Cooperation Framework
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have taken a significant step towards deepening bilateral trade and regional integration, following a two-day high-level meeting in Cotonou to operationalise the economic cooperation agreement signed...
Senator Ndume Pledges Stronger Push For Roads, Education, and Social Development In Biu
Senator Muhammad Ali Ndume has pledged renewed efforts to tackle key infrastructure and social challenges in Biu Emirate, following a high-level meeting with executives of the Biu...
