Alleged Cybercrime : DSS Directs Counsel to Seek Adjournment in Sowore’s Prosecution Until After 2027 Presidential Election
The Department of State Services (DSS) has instructed its private counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to take steps to seek adjournment in the case of alleged cyber-bullying it instituted against African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the next presidential election slated for January 16, 2027. The DSS had approached the court to…
Omga007NBBF Presidency : Ejike Ugboaja to Remodel And Position Nigerian Basketball for Global Glory
By Charles Edet, Esq., FCR, PhD Nigerian basketball may be approaching another defining moment with the declaration of former D’Tigers international and professional basketball player, Ejike Christopher Ugboaja, to contest the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). Ugboaja is not an outsider attempting to understand basketball from the administrative sidelines. He is a product…
NUJ FCT Mourns Demise of Former Chairman, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed sadness over the death of its former Chairman, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the Council said it received the news of his passing with sadness, following confirmation from his friends….
Nigeria Urges AU to Embrace Innovative Financing for Sustainable Peace
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to develop innovative, sustainable and predictable financing mechanisms capable of strengthening Africa’s ability to prevent and resolve conflicts while reducing the continent’s dependence on external funding. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call on Saturday at the 26th Extraordinary…
NUJ Mourns Eagle Online Publisher Dotun Oladipo
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Dotun Oladipo, publisher of The Eagle Online and former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). In a statement signed by Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, President of the NUJ, the Union described Oladipo’s passing as a…
Edati Leaders Rally Support for Kpautagi As APC Candidate, Continues Stakeholders’ Engagement
From Rashidat Suleiman, Minna The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Lavun, Mokwa and Edati Federal Constituency, Honourable Adamu Suleiman Kpautagi, has continued his stakeholder engagement across Edati Local Government Area, receiving prayers, royal blessings and assurances of support from traditional, political and religious leaders. Kpautagi and members of his campaign team commenced the…
FCTA Celebrates Amb Dr Fatima Amanabo As She Retires After 35 Years of Exemplary Service
By Ngozi Ufomba The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has paid glowing tributes to Ambassador Dr. Fatima Helen Amanabo, Overseeing Director, Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage, DOAS as she bows out of public service after 35 years of dedicated and meritorious service. The celebration, marked by emotion and gratitude, featured two separate events: an…
AIG Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Support to Curb Crime in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, Abia State, Polycap Nwonyi Emeka, has sought the support and cooperation of traditional rulers in Ebonyi State to strengthen community policing and curb crime. Nwonyi appealed during a familiarisation visit to Abakaliki, where he met with traditional rulers and other stakeholders as…