A Tribute to Late Madam Stella Okoh-Esene
By Bassey Ita Ikpang Since your passing, it has been extremely difficult for me to put pen to paper. Even though I watched as your body was moved into the ambulance, I still find it hard to come to terms with the reality that you are no more. From knowing you first as the Chairperson…
Omga007Lives in Focus : How Innovation in Cancer Registries Is Transforming National Cancer Control and Patient Outcomes
Berlin, October 13, 2025 At the World Health Summit (WHS) in Berlin, experts and policymakers converged for a powerful discussion on how innovation in cancer registries is reshaping national cancer control plans and improving patient outcomes worldwide. The session, titled “Lives in Focus: How Innovation in Cancer Registries Is Advancing National Cancer Control Plans and…
Meeting with the Deputy Convener of the Hopes Alive Initiative for Africa – Her Regal Majesty (HRM) Amb Dr Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi
Sofia, Bulgaria — 12 October 2025. Her Regal Majesty (HRM) AMD. Dr. Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi, held a two-hour informal introductory working meeting in Sofia with the team of Interactive Bulgaria Foundation, led by Chairman Ivan Velkov. The meeting was initiated by Mr. Anton M. Samsonov—Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry representative for Africa and coordinator…
Lighting Up Lives : A Christmas of Hope & Unity A Season of Love, Togetherness, and National Solidarity for Displaced and Vulnerable Families
By Hope Raisers Global Foundation A Season Beyond CelebrationIn a time when many Nigerians are struggling to afford daily meals, Christmas can feel like a distant luxury. But for the thousands of displaced and vulnerable families scattered across the nation, Hope Raisers Global Foundation is rewriting the story. This December, through its annual humanitarian drive…
Awba Ofemmili shines at 2025 Anambra Day, wins first position in cultural competition
By Nwamulunamma Ogbunka, Abuja The 2025 edition of Anambra Day, held on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium in Abuja, saw Awba Ofemmili Community emerge victorious in the cultural competition. The community scored an impressive 266 marks, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and strong community spirit. This was made known to journalists by ESV…
NES31 and other matters
By Omoniyi Ibietan The Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) 31 has come and gone. The NES is Nigeria’s flagship platform for discourse by the public and private sectors on the economy. By all metrics, Season 31 was a great offering. Nothing human can be perfect, but the optics rekindles my hope. I had mentioned elsewhere about…
NUJ FCT October Congress Dedicated to Late Comrade Stella Okoh – Esene, Former Chairperson NAWOJ FCT
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, held its Congress on Saturday, 11th October, 2025, at the NUJ Secretariat, Abuja. The meeting, which also featured a valedictory session in honour of the late Comrade Stella Okoh-Esene, former Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, was well attended…
Nwifuru Seeks 400 Civil Defence Officers to Secure Ebonyi, Curb Illegal Mining
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki The rising tide of illegal mining in Ebonyi State has sparked concern at the highest level, as Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has called for the deployment of at least 400 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to strengthen security and protect the state’s mineral wealth. Speaking during…