NUJ appoints Gov Idris Grand Patron in Kebbi
The Nigerian Union Journalists (NUJ), has appointed the Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu as its Grand Patron for Kebbi State Council. Presenting the certificate to the governor in Abuja to formalise the appointment, the NUJ President, Alhaji Alhassan Yahaya-Abdullahi said the honour was in recognition of his contribution to…
Omga007NUJ FCT Council Mourns Demise of Member, Victor Oluwasegun
It is with profound sadness that Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council mourns the passing of our esteemed member, Victor Oluwasegun who departed this life on Thursday January 9th 2025 after a brief illness In Lagos. Late Victor Oluwasegun worked with The Nation Newspaper Abuja Bureau as Senior Correspondent and covered the House of…
Oshiomhole uncovers Construction error at Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin
The Edo State Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole said he has taken remedial measures against some construction defects discovered at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility, Oshiomhole who was accompanied by a team of medical consultants and the contractor of the remodelled Stella Obasanjo…
Emirate Council Dispute: Kano Govt Hails Appeal Court Ruling
The Kano State Government has expressed profound satisfaction with the recent Court of Appeal judgment, which upheld its reforms in traditional institutions and reversed earlier Federal High Court rulings concerning the Kano Emirate Council. In a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano on Saturday, January 11, 2025, and jointly addressed by…
CISLAC Lauds Return of $52.88 Million Recovered Assets, Calls for Transparency and Accountability
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended the repatriation of $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the United States government. CISLAC praised the collaboration between the Nigerian and US governments in achieving this milestone and stressed the need for transparent and accountable utilization of…
CITAD’s Youth Challenge Awards N250,000 to 8 Best Business Ideas
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from the British Council and King Trust International, has concluded an eight-week intensive employability and entrepreneurship training for 70 young entrepreneurs. The closing ceremony of the event, tagged “Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge,” held today in Kano, marked the graduation of participants and highlighted the program’s…
A tribute to Late Rafat Onyeche Salami
By Veronica Funmilayo Ogbole I met Rafat for the first time at a workshop on Gender organised by the Action Aid, at Kini County home, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, in 2015 and as if it was planned, we hit it off immediately as friends. In her usually warm nature, she requested for and collected my phone…
Edo : Gov Okpebholo Seeks Synergy Amongst Executive, Legislature and Judiciary
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has called on the three arms of government to synergize and ensure the State’s rapid development under his administration. Governor Okpebholo made the call when he received Judges of the Edo State Judiciary led by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, who were in Government House…