NNMG Warns Against Ethnicizing The Appointment of the New INEC Chairman
The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) views with consternation theongoing attempts by certain individuals and interest groups to ethnicise thenomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the Chairman of theIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC). For the avoidance of doubt, Professor Amupitan is an Okun man from KogiState, one of the minority ethnic nationalities in…
Omga007NAPPS President Accuses Ebonyi Government of Recruiting Cultists into School Closure Committee in Ezza North
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Ebonyi State Chapter, Mr. Felix Nomeh, has accused the Ebonyi State Government of recruiting suspected cultists into the committee set up to enforce the closure of illegal and substandard schools in Ezza North Local Government Area. Nomeh, who is also…
Sickle Cell Advocate Retracts Petition Against Ebonyi Bishop, Cites Blackmail and Deceit
By Nkechinyere Ewa A leading sickle cell advocate, Aisha Edwards Maduagwu, has withdrawn her petition against Bishop Samuel Onyeagoziri Okorie, who was earlier accused of sexually exploiting a sickle cell patient, identified as Euphemia, over a five-year period. The cleric, who has been in police custody for two weeks, was accused by the patient of…
NRC MD Reassures Nigerians : Lagos Ibadan Rail Strong Despite Vandalism Threat
By Uloma Peace Okorie In a firm display of leadership and accountability, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reassured Nigerians that the Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail Service remains fully operational and secure, despite recent incidents of signal cable vandalism along parts of the corridor. Speaking to journalists in…
KOICA Advances Gender Inclusion Through Capacity Building for Nigerians
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has commenced a two-week intensive capacity-building training for selected Nigerian officials on Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusive Development in Seoul, South Korea. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director, Education Support, Republic of Korea, Mr. Yoon Young-kil, welcomed the Nigerian delegation and commended the long-standing partnership between Korea and Nigeria…
Tribute to a Stallion, Lib. Stella Okoh – Esene From SWS FCT Chapter
Dearest Stella and Chairperson Standup for Women Society SWS FCT chapter, your season as our Chair, was unique in all ramifications. Your presence and demeanor, earned you friendship, love and solidarity. It recorded many new active members in such a short while. You did not allow your health challenge to stop you. You led with…
Sen. Umahi Mourns Renowned Preacher Rev. Uma UkpaiDescribes Him as a Man of Immovable Faith and Unwavering Devotion
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Founder and President of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. In a condolence message, Senator Umahi described the late…
NYC President -Elect Hails Seyi Tinubu at 40
Nkechinyere Ewa The President-elect of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Engr. Annum Jethro Terhile, MNSE, MNICE, has extended warm felicitations to Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he marks his 40th birthday. In a goodwill message on Sunday, Engr. Terhile commended Seyi Tinubu for his consistent commitment to the growth, development,…