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Enugu LG Boss Clears Forests, Sets Up Farm Protection Squad To Tackle Insecurity
In a bold move to curb rising insecurity, the Executive Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area in Enugu State, Bar. Chijioke Ezugwu, has embarked on a massive...
ECOWAS Commission Gears Up For 50th Anniversary With Strong Backing From Nigeria
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mrs. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, had met with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers,...
Palm Sunday: A Tale of Triumph, Betrayal At Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The atmosphere at the Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral was electric on Sunday, April 13, 2025, as worshippers gathered to commemorate Palm Sunday, the...
Catholic Priests Warn FG Against Alleged Plot To Arrest Bishop Anagbe
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigerian Catholic priests have raised the alarm over an alleged plan by the Federal Government to arrest Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Makurdi Diocese for speaking out on...
Federal High Court Judges Begin Easter Vacation April 16
By Kayode Lawal, Abuja
Judges of the Federal High Court will begin their two-week Easter vacation on Wednesday, April 16, and resume on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
According to a statement signed by...
Guinean Envoy Woos Nigerian Businesses With $20bn Mega Projects
Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, has revealed that there are ongoing mega-projects in Guinea worth about $20 billion that Nigerian companies could participate in. "As I speak to you, there...
Family Feud Turns Violent In Ukwulu, Police Intervene Swiftly
What began as a family disagreement took a dangerous turn in Ukwulu, Anambra State, on the evening of April 12, 2025, when gunshots rang out during a heated altercation between siblings.
Police...
Nigerian Football Mourns A Legend: NSC Pays Tribute To ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigerian football icon, Christian ‘Chairman’ Chukwu, describing his death as a colossal loss to the...
NUJ FCT To Wike: Rescue Our Crumbling Secretariat, Tackle Soaring Living Costs
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has made a passionate appeal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, urging him to intervene in the deplorable state of...
EU Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit To ECOWAS Commission Vice President
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, on Thursday, March 10, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice President of the...
10,000 Police Recruits Begin Training Nationwide As IGP Emphasises Ethics, Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force begins training for 10,000 new recruits nationwide today, Saturday, April 12, 2025.
The intensive programme, which will run across various police colleges and training institutions,...
China Commits To Stronger Ties With Nigeria, Promises Deeper Economic, Diplomatic Cooperation
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
China has once again pledged its commitment to deepening relations with Nigeria, as the Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Hu Chunhua, led...
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Security And Religious Freedom Amid Misleading Claims
The Nigerian government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding security and upholding religious freedom, following a controversial social media post by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja.
The post referenced...
Zamalek Powers Into Final After Epic Five-Set Thriller
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Defending champions, Zamalek of Egypt, kept their title hopes alive with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) in the semi-final of the African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship at...
Senegal Hosts ECOWAS, UNIDIR Arms Management Baseline Assessment As Step Towards Peace
In a region often troubled by the illegal flow of small arms, a significant step towards peace and stability took place in Dakar this week.
Senegal played host to...
UN Backs Nigerian Youths As Change Makers At Lagos Model UN Conference
At the sixth edition of the Lagos Secondary Schools Model United Nations (LASSMUN), the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, delivered a powerful...
MRA Slams NBC Over Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s ‘Tell Your Papa’
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for banning the broadcast of Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest song, Tell Your Papa, calling the...
INEC Clears The Air On Warri Ward Delineation, Says No Final Decision Yet
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked misleading claims circulating about the delineation of wards in the Warri Federal Constituency, saying that no final decision...
INEC Chair Urges Stronger Electoral Unity At ECONEC Meeting In Gambia
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has made a passionate call for stronger regional collaboration among West Africa’s Election Management Bodies (EMBs), warning...
Nigerian Children At Risk From Junk Food Marketing
By Humphrey Ukeaja
Across Nigeria, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet neighbourhoods of Enugu and the vibrant markets of Kano, ultra-processed food (UPF) companies are saturating the country with flashy...
Journalist Sets Sights On 72-Hour Interview Marathon To Spotlight Press Freedom
Abuja-based journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest interview marathon—72 hours of non-stop conversations—to champion press freedom in Nigeria.
The record attempt,...
Jaymoni Partners with NUJ FCT to Boost Music and Entertainment Industry
Fast-rising Nigerian artist and entrepreneur, Amb. Christopher Ogar, popularly known as Jaymoni, is joining forces with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council to elevate...
NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ike Bags Prestigious African Leadership Excellence Award
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the African Leadership Excellence Award at the 2025...
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Patrick Eluke As Apostolic Administrator Of Port Harcourt Diocese
In a significant development within the Nigerian Catholic Church, Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Patrick Eluke as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Port Harcourt.
This...
Labour Party Delegation Submits Supreme Court Judgement to INEC
A Labour Party delegation led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday visited INEC headquarters in Abuja to submit the Supreme Court’s judgment on the party’s leadership.
Governor Otti presented...
2025 Retreat: Health Ministry Directors Charged To Drive Service Excellence
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Directors at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare have been urged to champion effective service delivery and strategic succession planning to sustain Nigeria’s healthcare gains.
The Permanent Secretary,...
He Didn't Deserve To Die: Global Rights Seek Justice For Ernest
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
On the morning of April 5, 2025, Ernest Ochowechi Owoicho left his home in Ugbokpo, Benue State, as many fathers do with the intention of providing for his...
MRA Hails FG’s Transparency Directive To Tertiary Institutions, Urges Wider Adoption Across MDAs
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria marks another milestone in the journey towards open governance, the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has applauded the Federal Government’s recent directive mandating all federal...
FG Embarks On Major Tech Upgrade For Media Outlets — Minister Idris
In a bold move to modernise Nigeria’s media infrastructure, the Federal Government has commenced the upgrade of equipment across its media organisations, with a focus on adopting cutting-edge...
World Health Day: CAPPA Urges Bold Action On Health Funding, Food Policy
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As the world marks World Health Day 2025, experts are warning that Nigeria’s public health future hangs in the balance if urgent steps are not taken to...
