FCT EDUCATION SECRETARIAT HONOURS RETIRED STAFF FOR DEDICATED AND MERITORIOUS SERVICE
By Sharon Akuboh The Administrative Unit of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat has organized a befitting retirement ceremony in honour of one of its distinguished officers, Mr. Zakari Yiwoye Madaki, a Chief Executive Officer (Grade Level 14), in recognition of his over three decades of dedicated, loyal and meritorious service to the Federal…
Omga007Odii’s Group Rejects Ogah’s Allegations, Defends Right to Demand Accountability
The Anyi Ga Emeya Movement has rejected allegations by the member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, that the 2027 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, is sponsoring cyberbullying and propaganda against Governor Francis Nwifuru. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesman, Mazi Moses…
NIS Resumes Full Academic Activities for Basic Certificate Course Across Three Centres
The National Institute for Sports (NIS), under the leadership of its Director General and Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Philip Shaibu, has recorded another significant milestone with the successful resumption of full academic activities for the Basic Certificate Course across three strategic centres in Nigeria. The programme is currently underway at the South-South Centre in Edo…
Nigeria, United States Reaffirm Strategic Partnership as Enikanolaiye Hosts U.S. Assistant Secretary of State
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their long-standing strategic partnership following a high-level meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, His Excellency Frank Garcia, in Abuja on Monday. Receiving the…
Ambassador Gambari Presents Copies of Letters of Credence, Begins Diplomatic Mission in Malaysia
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The High Commissioner-Designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Malaysia, His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Olatunji Sulu Gambari, has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence (copie d’usage) to the Chief of Protocol, Protocol and Consular Department of Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ikram bin Mohammad Ibrahim. The presentation,…
2027 : Group rejects Ebonyi zoning, endorses Odii for 2027 governorship
nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki The Ezza Ezekuna Youth Assembly (EEYA), a socio-cultural youth organisation in Ebonyi State, has rejected the state’s zoning arrangement for the governorship, insisting that competence, credibility and capacity should determine who becomes governor. The group made its position known during a gathering at Isu Achara in Onicha Local Government Area, where it…
Nigeria Mourns Passing of Qatar’s Father Amir, Extends Condolences to Qatari Govt
By Sharon Akuboh The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed profound sorrow over the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria described the late Father…
Shaibu Calls for Higher Standards After Federation Cup Final, Says Domestic Football Must Improve
By Destiny Jemiriayegbe Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed disappointment over the quality of football displayed during the 2026 President/Federation Cup final, calling for urgent improvements in the standard of Nigeria’s domestic game. Speaking to sports journalists after the final between Ikorodu FC…