Birthday Tribute to Amb Randy Peter Akah (Peter for Nigeria)
Today, Weekenders magazine joins your family, friends and colleagues to celebrate more than a birthday — we celebrate a visionary, a patriot, and a man whose heart beats for Nigeria. Amb Randy Peter Akah, fondly known as Peter for Nigeria, represents hope, courage, and unwavering commitment to the future of our nation. Your passion for…
Omga007Nigeria can become Sports destination if Stakeholders work in Unison…NIS DG/ CEO
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) H. E. Comrade Philip Shaibu says Nigeria can become a Sports destination if stakeholders will deliberately work in unison.He made the assertion in Rabat, Morocco shortly after Nigeria’s 4-2 penalty loss to the host Nation in the semifinal of the ongoing…
Niger State Hosts Validation Workshop on Improved Water Supply and Sanitation
From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in collaboration with CISEC Engineering Limited, has organized a Validation Workshop on Improved Water Supply and Sanitation for Niger State. The workshop, held at Princess AZ-Zahra Lodge in Minna, focused on strengthening water and sanitation services through sector review, data validation, and the development…
Weekenders Celebrates Dr Rebecca Bolanle Ukpevo
Dr. (Amb.) Rebecca Bolanle Ukpevo is a highly accomplished Nigerian journalist, women’s rights advocate, and leader. She serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter, after serving as the Special Assistant to the immediate past National President of NAWOJ. She is currently the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of…
Ebonyi Legion Seeks Enhanced Welfare for Veterans at Armed Forces Remembrance
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Nigerian Legion, Ebonyi State Council, has called for increased government support and improved welfare for military veterans as the state joined the rest of the country to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. The appeal was made on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, by the Chairman of the Nigerian…
Comrade Grace Ike Prioritises NUJ Structural Development as FCTA Chapel Stakeholders Pay New Year Homage
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to prioritising structural development and infrastructural upgrades at the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat, located at No. 4, Ekukinam Street, Utako, Abuja, as a key focus for 2026. Comrade Ike made this known on…
Aba Stands Still As Gov Otti, Abaribe, Akobundu, Ananaba, Profs, Dignitaries Grace 2025 Ngwa Day Celebration…Theo Nkire Unveiled As New Leader of Ngwa Nation
By Our Reporter It was a convergence of the dazzling array of heavyweight leaders, the true A-class, of the Ngwa nation of Abia State, recently, in the throbbing South-East business-industrial hub of Aba as they gathered for the 2025 Ngwa Day celebration. Chief Theo Nkire Not only were top-notch cultural sartorial elegance of kaleidoscopic colours,…
IIJ Alumni Association Inaugurates New Executives, Commits to Institutional Growth
The International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) Alumni Association (IIJAA) has inaugurated a new set of executives, with Maj Prof Aku Andrew presiding over the ceremony. The new leadership is dedicated to advancing the association’s mission of fostering professional development, alumni networking, and supporting the institution’s accreditation. The interim executives are:Dr. Reuben Okala – PresidentDr. Prince…