Stop Telling the Poor to Change their Circle⭕
By Sharon Emephia It has become almost a cliché to tell people who are struggling to find their footing on the journey to success and greatness: “Change your circle.” Seriously? How?A person who is still struggling financially or an upcoming person who is still building capacity may not simply walk into high-net-worth circles and expect…
Omga007Nigeria at 66 : Adegbenro Advocates Stronger Institutions, Greater State Autonomy
By Emmanuel Fateman and Sharon Akuboh As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, Olori Omoba Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro has called for continued efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, deepen citizen participation and encourage greater administrative and fiscal responsibility at the subnational level. Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960, Adegbenro described the country’s experience…
World Teachers Day : NUT-FCT Advocates Salary Increase, Prompt Promotion
By Remi Johnson The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, FCT Wing, has called for improved remuneration, better welfare packages and prompt promotion for teachers to motivate them to deliver effectively on their responsibilities. The union made the call in Abuja as the world marked this year’s World Teachers’ Day, while highlighting the contributions of teachers…
Julius Berger Delivers New Corporate HQ to Northwest Petroleum
There was a sense of pride and accomplishment in the air as stakeholders gathered in Lagos last weekend for the unveiling of the new corporate headquarters of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited, a project delivered by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. The event drew an impressive gathering of government officials, business leaders and industry stakeholders,…
2027 : Ebonyi Voters Must interrogate Candidates beyond manifestos — CMDI
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Centre for Media and Dialogue Initiative (CMDI) has urged Ebonyi voters to look beyond campaign promises and demand clear, measurable and accountable plans from candidates seeking elective positions in the 2027 elections. The call was made on Monday in Abakaliki during the Ebonyi 2027 Elections Democratic Dialogue, organised by CMDI in…
After Al-Minuki, Joint UK, Army, DSS, Amotekun Operation Kills Another ISWAP Leader Planning Terrorist Attacks
By Our Reporter An intelligence-led operation by a combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army, Department of Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, and Western Nigeria Security Network aka Amotekun officers, at the weekend in Owo forest, Ondo State, eliminated a senior leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abdussamad Ohida. Security…
LP calls for Restraint, Preservation of Ebonyi-Anambra ties
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi State has faulted the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, over his recent remarks on former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, urging him to avoid political exchanges capable of straining the longstanding relationship between Ebonyi and Anambra states. The party, in a statement issued in Abakaliki,…
Dr Michael Odere Marks Birthday With ₦5m Educational Support for 100 Bekwarra Students
By Emmanuel Fateman Honourable Commissioner for Finance to the Cross River State Governor, Dr. Michael Odere, has marked his birthday with an educational intervention that saw 100 students from Bekwarra Local Government Area receive ₦50,000 each to support their academic pursuits. The intervention, valued at ₦5 million, underscores the Commissioner’s commitment to supporting education and…