Wild Jubilation in Ngor Okpala as Jeff Nwachukwu picks House of Assembly Nomination forms
By Ozioma Ajoku There was a wide jubilation in Ngor Okpala LGA, especially among party faithful on Tuesday as Hon Jeff Emeka Nwachukwu picked his nomination and expression of interest forms for the Ngor Okpala State Assembly Seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Nwachukwu who was until recently, a chieftain of…
Omga007Don’t marry a Lie!
By Sharon Emephia Sometime ago, during the early years of my sojourn in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital City, I lived in one of the housing estates around the city, in an apartment complex that I shared with a family, we were just two tenants occupying the apartment complex. We had a guy who manned the…
Russia Defends Ukraine Offensive, Faults West Over ‘Selective Narrative’
By Joy Omagha Idam The Russian Federation has mounted a strong defence of its military actions in Ukraine, insisting that the roots of the conflict stretch back to 2014 rather than February 2022, as commonly presented by Western nations. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, rejected claims that Moscow launched an…
Rt Hon Shaibu Advocates Stronger Inter-Agency Synergy, as NIS Produces Nigeria’s First Certified Marathon Medical Director
By Destiny Dike Jemiriayegbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has renewed calls for stronger collaboration among government agencies in the sports sector, stressing that synergy remains critical to unlocking Nigeria’s full potential in sports development. Shaibu made this known during a media…
MHWUN Celebrates Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba at 52
From Rashidat AbdulRahman,Minna The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Niger State Council, has felicitated with the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba, on his 52nd birthday, describing him as a committed public servant and an achiever. In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Usman Abubakar Dabban, the Union commended…
Tensions Rise as Nigeria Demands Action Over Threats to Citizens in South Africa
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja Nigeria has issued a strong diplomatic rebuke over rising threats and reported attacks targeting its citizens and other foreign nationals in South Africa, warning that the situation risks straining bilateral ties if not urgently addressed. The protest, conveyed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria, follows intelligence reports that certain…
ADC Ebonyi Declares Readiness for 2027 Elections, Set to Reconduct Congresses
Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed its readiness to participate fully in the 2027 general elections, following the growing number of aspirants declaring interest in various elective positions. The State Chairman of the party, Dr. Mrs Jennifer Adibe-Nwafor, made this known on Monday while addressing journalists after…
NUJ FCT Council Hails Ikharo Attah’s Appointment as Media Aide to Education Minister
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has congratulated Ikharo Attah on his appointment as Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Minister of Education, Morufu Olatunji Alausa In a statement issued in Abuja, the Council described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Attah’s track record of professionalism and excellence…