Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Assumes Office, Pledges Citizen-Focused Foreign Policy
By Princess Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Queen of Diplomacy, Amb Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has officially resumed office with a promise to promote a citizen-centred foreign policy anchored on the Federal Government’s 4D agenda of Democracy, Development, Diaspora and Demography. The Minister assumed duty on Friday at the Ministry of…
Omga007Nigeria, India Broaden Strategic Engagement Ahead of BRICS, India-Africa Summit
By Our Correspondent, Abuja The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with the Republic of India ahead of the forthcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to hold in New Delhi in May 2026….
Shaibu Reaffirms NIS Role as ‘Engine Room’ for Reviving Nigeria’s Sports Sector
The Director General/CEO of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has reiterated the critical role of the Institute in repositioning Nigeria’s sports sector, describing it as the “engine room” needed to drive sustainable development. Shaibu made this known after the regular Tuesday and Thursday keep-fit exercise while receiving the Rudder Sports…
Farmers rally behind Gov Bago, donates ₦150m for APC nomination form
By Sharon Akuboh Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has disclosed that local farmers across the state collectively raised more than ₦150 million to support his re-election bid under the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the gesture as a strong vote of confidence in his administration. Speaking after submitting his APC nomination form, Bago…
NUJ FCT Council Begins 2026 Press Week with Free Medical Outreach
By Temisan Jemiriayegbe The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has commenced activities marking its 2026 Press Week with a free medical outreach aimed at promoting the health and well-being of media professionals in the nation’s capital. The medical outreach, organized in collaboration with Nizamiya Hospital, is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 16,…
NAWOJ Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) National Chairperson, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim, was honoured as a Special Guest at a high-level workshop on Gender-Based Violence for Health Workers, organized by the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, at the Carlton Hotel. The workshop served as a…
Nigeria Needs a True Political Party : A Defining Moment for Labour and the Rise of a New Order.
By Francis Onabis After a careful and honest assessment of Nigeria’s political landscape, one truth stands out with uncomfortable clarity: the major political parties no longer represent the Nigerian people but an narrow, entrenched elite. The All Progressives Congress (APC), under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has firmly established itself as the dominant political…
Adeboye Calls for Stronger Grassroots Sports Development After Meeting with NIS DG
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr. Adeyinka Adeboye, has emphasized the urgent need for strategic collaboration to strengthen grassroots sports across Nigeria. Speaking with journalists shortly after a closed-door meeting with the Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu, Adeboye noted that…