WAES 2025 : NIGERIA, BENIN FINE-TUNE FRAMEWORK FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION
… As Odumegwu-Ojukwu says President Tinubu’s vision yielding fruits Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have commenced the process of operationalizing the economic cooperation agreement they signed during the recently held West Africa Economic Summit (WAES). Both countries had at the maiden regional economic summit in June 2025, in Abuja, signed the memorandum of understanding….
Omga007Nigeria, Algeria Deepen Diplomatic Ties as New Embassy Chancery Project Commences in Algiers
Nigeria and Algeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a high-level diplomatic engagement between the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his Algerian counterpart, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf, in Algiers. During the meeting, both Ministers exchanged views on shared strategic interests and pledged to deepen cooperation…
My Journey as A Compere : From Nervous to Stardom … Princess Jummai Idonije
My journey as a compere began long before I knew what the word meant. It started in the humble halls of Federal Government Girls’ College, Bakori, where the legendary Mrs. F.S. Robinson; ever so passionate about grooming young female leaders; insisted we establish a Press Club. That club wasn’t just an after-school activity. It was…
National Coalition Alliance Launches Ebonyi Structure to Promote Good Governance
By Nkechinyere Ewa The National Coalition Alliance (NCA), a non-partisan political interest group committed to promoting good governance in Nigeria, has formally inaugurated its structure in Ebonyi State, drawing together members of over ten political parties and fifteen political interest groups. Pastor Ozioma Eze was elected the state chairman of the coalition contrary to a…
Dr Rebecca Bolanle Ukpevo, Vice Chairperson NAWOJ FCT, Bags Honorary Doctorate degree
By Gloria Tochukwu Umeweni We are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable achievement by Dr. Rebecca Bolanle Ukpevo, Vice Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter, Dr. Ukpevo who has been honored with an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Leadership and Management from the British American Open University of California, USA,…
NIGERIA Hails the Republic of Benin On Its Independence Anniversary
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar extends his warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Olusegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin, on the joyous occasion of the Independence Anniversary of their country. As Nigeria’s close neighbour and valued partner, the Republic…
Ebonyi Inaugurates Committee for LG Retirees Gratuity Payment
By Nkechinyere Ewa Ogenyi The Ebonyi State government has commenced the long awaited process for the payment of gratuities to retired local government staff dating far back as 1996. To facilitate the exercise, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has inaugurated a six-member verification and payment committee, headed by Mrs. Catherine Ogbu, with a mandate to verify…
Poverty Reduction : AnyiChuks Doles Out N159 Million, Empowers 53 persons
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, a prominent business mogul and the 2023 governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, has empowered 53 persons with a total of N159 million as part of his skills acquisition and economic empowerment programme. Each beneficiary received N3 million as startup capital and was enrolled…