Onwe denies N25m media consultancy deal with Nwifuru
Nkechinyere Ewa Former Ebonyi State Senator, Emmanuel Uzor Onwe, has denied receiving or being offered N25 million by Governor Francis Nwifuru for media consultancy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Onwe, a former Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, described as false an allegation by social critic, Chika Nwoba, that he and six others were…
Omga007NUJ FCT Turns Football Into a Bridge for Stronger Institutional Partnerships
Council Unveils 2026 Inter-Agency Tournament, Eyes Annual Sporting Platform By Joy Omagha Idam The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, is taking the newsroom beyond its conventional boundaries, using the football pitch as a meeting ground for friendship, institutional cooperation and stronger ties among journalists, government agencies, security organisations and other professional bodies. The…
From Ancient Crown to Future Kingdom : Azinge’s Blueprint for Asaba
By Ikenwa Charity O. There are kings who inherit a crown, wear its splendour and preserve the traditions that came before them. There are also kings who look at the same crown and see a responsibility stretching beyond their own lifetime. They understand that a throne is not merely a seat from which a ruler…
2027 Elections : Ekumankama Urges support for APC Candidates
By Nkechinyere Ewa Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Minister of State for Health and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency, Barr. Joseph Ekumankama, has called on the people of Edda to support all APC candidates in the elections. Ekumankama made the call during the 2026 New Yam celebration of the…
Princess Joy Idam to NAFDAC : Verify Claims of Harmful Chemicals in Sanitary Pads
Weekenders Magazine Publisher Calls for Urgent Verification to Protect Women and Girls By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Weekenders Magazine, Princess Joy Omagha Idam, has called on the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye, to urgently launch an investigation into claims that…
Edo Infrastructure Devt : Okpebholo Tackles Security Through Road Project
Residents of Iwogban-Ute axis of Benin City have applauded Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for restoring security to their community through the reclamation of a devastating gully and reconstruction of the road, which they said had previously become a haven for robbers and kidnappers. Speaking with newsmen on Friday, the residents said the deplorable…
SWS Celebrates Deborah Ijadele -Adetona As Gloval Woman of Influence
International Recognition Honours Her Leadership, Advocacy for Women and Humanitarian Impact By Joy Omagha Idam The Standup for Women Society (SWS) has celebrated its Founder and National President, Barrister Deborah Ijadele-Adetona, following her recognition as a “Global Woman of Influence” at a prestigious award ceremony held in Singapore on September 19, 2026. The recognition has…
What Okpebholo’s E-Governor Award Means For Digital Governance
By,Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Edo State was celebrated recently following the recognition of Governor Monday Okpebholo, as E-Government Governor of the Year – Digital Transformation Award 2026. It is an award that places his administration’s digital governance reforms at the center of its broader effort to rebuild the state’s public service. For Governor Okpebholo, the…