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De Ambassadors To Tell Africa’s Authentic Story

Olakunle Olasanmi

A cultural promotion enterprise, De Ambassadors Global Network has said it is set to tell Africa’s authentic story to the world. Founder of the project, Jennifer Chi Ikeaba Obiasor, said the network was a trailblazing African creative media on a mission to tell Africa’s…

Defence HQ Creates Support System For Retiring Officers
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Defence HQ Creates Support System For Retiring Officers

Tarkaa David

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed readiness to create a comprehensive support system for retiring seniors transitioning to civilian life. The Chief of Defence Administration Rear Admiral Joseph Akpan stated this at a 2-Day pre-retirement transition readiness…

Tinubu HAILED Over Shaibu’s Appointment As Army Chief
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Tinubu HAILED Over Shaibu’s Appointment As Army Chief

Samson Elijah

Special adviser on Public Communications to Hon Leke Joseph Abejide, two-term serving House of Representatives member, representing Yagba East/West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State, Bashiru Abdul Mohammed has lauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Maj. Gen.…

I Remain Authentic National Chairman Of SDP – Gabam
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I Remain Authentic National Chairman Of SDP – Gabam

James Kwen

Alhaji Shehu Gabam has insisted that he remains the national chairman of Social Democratic Party (SDP). Gabam, who added that he remains the duly elected and recognised chairman of the party, dismissed reports of his expulsion, describing it as “a nullity and the product of a…

ADC Accuses Federal Govt Of Playing Politics With Food Prices
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ADC Accuses Federal Govt Of Playing Politics With Food Prices

Chibuzo Ukaibe

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that the federal government’s claim of increased local production of food is dishonest. ADC said the claim is not true because many farmers, especially in the northern part of the country, have been displaced by banditry,…

INEC Chairman Names Oketola Chief Press Secretary
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INEC Chairman Names Oketola Chief Press Secretary

Toby Moses

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, has approved the appointment of Mr Adedayo Oketola as his chief press secretary (CPS). The appointment was officially conveyed in a letter signed by the secretary to the…

Shehu Sani Cautions Clerics Against Politicians’ Deceit
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Shehu Sani Cautions Clerics Against Politicians’ Deceit

LEADERSHIP News

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has cautioned Islamic clerics across the state to be vigilant and guard against deceitful promises and manipulative tactics often used by politicians during election periods. Speaking on Monday during an interactive session with…

How CBN Helped Pull Nigeria Out Of FATF Grey List
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How CBN Helped Pull Nigeria Out Of FATF Grey List

Mark Itsibor

When the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced on Friday that Nigeria had been removed from its “grey list” of countries under increased monitoring, it marked the end of over two-year journey of intense financial reforms, coordinated inter-agency action, and a resolute…

Be Bold, Industrious, Nollywood Star, Kate Henshaw, Tells Women
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Be Bold, Industrious, Nollywood Star, Kate Henshaw, Tells Women

Anayo Onukwugha

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has urged Nigerian women to be bold and industrious in addition to managing their homes. Henshaw stated this on Monday while speaking at the fourth annual conference of the Kilali Tribe, an all female inspirational platform in Port Harcourt,…

Group Urges Gov Otu To Sign $500m Corporate Agreement
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Group Urges Gov Otu To Sign $500m Corporate Agreement

Richard Ndoma

Resident Ambassador of the State of African Diaspora (SOAD) Nigeria, Princess Evelyn Eyo-Honesty, has urged the Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, to sign a cooperation agreement with the organisation to facilitate the release of a $500m grant to support the state’s…

Uzodimma Sets Up Free Eye Surgery For Retirees, Others In Imo
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Uzodimma Sets Up Free Eye Surgery For Retirees, Others In Imo

Emmanuel Mgheahurike

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has set up a mechanism to provide free eye surgery for all retirees and their relatives across the 27 local government areas of the state. A statement by the governor’s special adviser on Public Enlightenment, Prince Eze Ugochukwu,…

Power Company Urges Customers To Protect Electricity Facility
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Power Company Urges Customers To Protect Electricity Facility

Nnamdi Mbawike

Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has called on its customers to remain vigilant and protect electricity infrastructure serving their neighbourhoods and communities from vandals, following the rising incidents of vandalism within its network. It made the call…

Ebonyi Community Backs Tinubu, Nwifuru’s 2nd Term Bid
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Ebonyi Community Backs Tinubu, Nwifuru’s 2nd Term Bid

Obinna Ogbonnaya

Stakeholders of Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State have said the re-election bids of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Francis Nwifuru in the 2027 general election are sacrosanct. The stakeholders made the disclosure at the Ishielu Council Headquarters Ezillo…

Akpabio, Eno Laud Davido For Starting 5-State Music Tour In Uyo
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Akpabio, Eno Laud Davido For Starting 5-State Music Tour In Uyo

Iniobong Ekponta

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, have commended popular singer, songwriter and record producer, David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, for commencing his musical concert in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Davido is…

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ECL Awards N22.5m To Winners Of Secondary Schools Quiz, Debate Contest

Anayo Onukwugha

The Education Champions League (ECL) has disbursed a total of N22.5 million in prize money to winners of its 2025 Quiz and Debate Competition for Secondary Schools, themed “Building Nigeria’s Future Leaders.” The competition, which initially featured 34 secondary schools, was…

Kogi Holds Charter Of Service Workshop
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Kogi Holds Charter Of Service Workshop

Toby Moses

The Kogi State Open Government Partnership (OGP) has held a one-day Charter of Service Development Workshop in Lokoja aimed at strengthening citizen-centred governance and institutionalizing transparency and accountability across the state’s public service. The workshop, held…

Harmonised Motor Vehicle System Key To Road Safety – Official
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Harmonised Motor Vehicle System Key To Road Safety – Official

Achor Abimaje

The national chairman, Conference of Directors and Chief Roads Traffic Officers of the Federation Engr. Paul Bepeh has stated that an effective and harmonised Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) system is essential to achieving the twin goals of road safety and national…