Ogah Demands Review of FRSC Recruitment List Over Alleged ‘Non-Indigenes’
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Chinedu Ogah, has urged the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, to review the ongoing recruitment exercise and ensure that genuine Ebonyi indigenes benefit from the state’s quota….
Omga007NIS Kaduna Zonal Center Begins Examination for 74 Students
The Kaduna Zonal Center of the National Institute for Sports, NIS, has commenced examination for its students. The Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Adeduro Taiwo Henry, said a total of 74 students are currently sitting for the examination. According to him, the breakdown comprises 71 footballers, one badminton player, one handball player, and one athlete. The examination…
Women Are Building New Tables : SWS Puts Women at the Centre of the Future
At its 5th International Conference and Summit, Standup For Women Society challenges women to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating the platforms that will shape families, economies and nations By Sharon Akuboh There was a powerful message running through the conversations at the 5th Standup For Women Society (SWS) International Conference and Summit 2026:…
NAN Editor Chinenye Offor lays mother to rest in Umuahia
Chinenye Offor, a multimedia editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has buried her mother, Lady Eunice Chintua Offor, an educationist and entrepreneur who died aged 72. The burial service was held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Ohokobe/Umuohu Ndume Ibeku, Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. The funeral programme started with a service of songs…
NOA Clarifies Role on Learner Identification Number, Rejects NANS’ Overreach Claim
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has rejected the allegation by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) that the Agency is exceeding its statutory mandate through its involvement in the proposed National Learner Identification Number (LIN) initiative. NANS, in a statement signed by its President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, had rejected the proposed LIN, describing…
Muhammad Pushes Trade, Investment as Mission Expands Support for Nigerians in India
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigerian High Commission in India said it will deepen collaboration with key government agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), as part of efforts to improve service delivery to Nigerians in India and strengthen economic relations between both…
Nigeria Seeks Stronger Ties With India as High Commissioner Highlights Early Diplomatic Gains
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India, Saidu Dahiru Muhammad, has highlighted progress made within his first month in office, including engagement with the Nigerian diaspora, discussions with Indian authorities on immigration issues, and efforts to deepen economic relations between both countries. Muhammad disclosed this during an interactive session with diplomatic correspondents in…
Nigerian Envoy Visits 198 Citizens in Indian Prisons, Pushes Citizen-Centred Diplomacy
By Joy Omagha Idam The Nigerian High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Saidu Dahiru Muhammad, has disclosed that he recently visited correctional facilities across India and held direct interactions with 198 Nigerian citizens in detention as part of efforts to strengthen what he described as Nigeria’s citizen-centred diplomacy. Speaking during an interactive session with diplomatic correspondents…