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…
Omga007Farmers 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of Nigeria’s political landscape, one truth stands out with uncomfortable clarity: the major political parties no longer represent the Nigerian people but an narrow, entrenched elite.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…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu Sparks Nationwide Movement for Female Power and Prosperity
At a pivotal moment for gender inclusion in Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu has ignited what many are calling a transformative movement aimed at elevating women into positions of economic and political influence across the nation. Speaking at the National Women Mega Empowerment and Rally held at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, the First Lady delivered a…
FG Hails Veteran Diplomat as Onobu Unveils Memoir on Foreign Service Years
By Joy Omagha Idam The Proactive Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, has commended veteran diplomat Ambassador Eineje Onobu for documenting his career in a new book titled Fragments of Time: My Foreign Service Years, describing it as a vital contribution to Nigeria’s diplomatic history. Speaking at the official launch held…