India Seeks to Bridge BRICS Divisions Ahead of New Delhi Summit
India is seeking to bridge differences among BRICS members as the expanded grouping prepares for its leaders’ summit in New Delhi, with officials saying negotiations are underway on a joint declaration despite disagreements within the bloc. Speaking at a dinner for journalists and content creators in New Delhi ahead of the summit, Randhir Jaiswal, additional…
Omga007Ebonyi Moves to Complete Airport, Acquire Aircraft for Airline Operations
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Government has commenced efforts to complete outstanding works at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, and acquire aircraft to facilitate the commencement of full-fledged airline operations at the facility. The Commissioner for Transport and Aviation, Collins Igboke, disclosed this on Wednesday after inspecting facilities and ongoing works at the…
Nkaliki Hatchery Resumes Poultry Production
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Nkaliki Hatchery in Ebonyi State has resumed poultry production, with layers and broilers currently being raised at the facility. The revival has seen the layers begin producing eggs, with members of the public, businesses and private buyers already purchasing eggs directly from the farm. The development marks a return to commercial…
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….
NIS 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…