Cross River Moves to Scale Up Coffee Production and Export
By Edem Ekpo, Calabar The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to expanding partnerships with relevant stakeholders to transform the agricultural sector and boost exports by leveraging the state’s strategic location and access to international markets. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation, Dr. Johnson Ebokpo, stated this while declaring open a one-day…
Omga007Executive Chairman Celebrates Mr Ola Oleyede @ 55, Commends His Remarkable Leadership and Service to Niger Foods
The Executive Chairman of Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited has celebrated Mr. Ola Oleyede, one of the company’s distinguished Executive Directors, on the occasion of his 55th birthday, lauding his outstanding leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the organization’s vision. Mr. Oleyede’s dedication and innovative approach have continued to make a lasting…
Frank Tietie is Guest Speaker at the NBA Lagos Branch 2025 Intl Human Rights Day Conference
Human rights lawyer and Executive Director of Citizens Advocacy for Social & Economic Rights (CASER), Mr Frank Tietie, has expressed deep appreciation for his invitation as a Guest Speaker at the 2025 International Human Rights Day Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch. The Conference is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 10…
Reps Move to amend Armed Forces Act to Strengthen Command Structure, Accountability
The House of Representatives on Tuesday began deliberation on a bill seeking to amend the Armed Forces Act, Cap. A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to strengthen the command structure, improve operational efficiency, and enhance accountability within the Nigerian Armed Forces. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Armed…
Court Cancels Ebonyi 2024 Council Polls Over Electoral Act Violations
By Nkechinyere Okpara The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Tuesday nullified the local government and councillorship elections held in July 2024, which produced the current council chairmen and councillors across the state. The court, presided over by Justice H.I.O. Oshomah, ruled that the elections conducted by the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral…
Ebonyi Veteran Journalist Bags National SWAN Award
An Ebonyian, Chief Jasper Egwu Okoro has been selected for special national recognition as part of activities marking the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria scheduled to hold next week at the Moshood Abioloa National Stadium Abuja. The honor, according to Ikenna Okonkwo the secretary general of SWAN, is in recognition…
Africa Must Build Trust and Preparedness Before the Next Crisis — WHO’s Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu
By Bassey Ita Ikpang At the 2025 World Health Summit in Berlin, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization for Health Emergency Intelligence, emphasized the need for African leaders to prioritize building capacity and trust before the next health crisis. He Spoke Exclusively with Bassey Ita Ikpang in an exclusive interview. “The…
Benin Monarch Celebrates Birthday and 9th Coronation Anniversary
His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, is being honored in a double celebration marking his birthday and 9th coronation anniversary. The Office of the Director General of the Edo State Tourism, Culture and Creative Economy Agency, Lady Vivian Elabor, issued a press statement on October 20, 2025, from Benin City, describing…