When Class Replaces Our Human Connection
By Sharon Emephia Lately, I have been reflecting on how our social and economic circumstances increasingly influence the way we relate to one another. I wonder whether we are gradually losing the beauty of friendships that once blossomed naturally, without first considering people’s financial status, professional achievements, social influence, or what they could offer us….
Omga007Register for digital, creative enterprises programme, AEA Urges FCT Youths
The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) has called on youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to register and participate in the Investment in its Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) programme. The Acting Managing Director of AEA and FCT i-DICE Focal Person, Dr Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of…
2027 Election : President Tinubu Inaugurates Hon Ayobami, Others as Campaign Team Members
By Sharon Akuboh President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated Ayobami Oyalowo and other members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), stating that the party is ready and united to renew its covenant with Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Hon. Oyalowo was named as one of the presidential campaign…
NIS DG Shaibu Hails OAU for Winning West African University Games
By Destiny Temisan Jemiriayegbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, for emerging overall winner of the 15th West African University Games (WAUG). Comrade Shaibu gave the commendation in a congratulatory message on Wednesday, where he praised the…
WAEC FCT State Committee Seeks Stronger Collaboration for Credible Examinations
…As Chairperson calls for collective responsibility and practical solutions to examination challenges The Director of the FCT Education Resource Centre (ERC) and Chairperson of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) West African Examinations Council (WAEC) State Committee, Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, has called for stronger collaboration among education stakeholders to strengthen the credibility, security and effective…
AFTER THE APPLAUSE : 153 NATIONS BACK PANDEMIC DECLARATION, BUT ACTIVISTS ASK — WHERE IS THE ACTION?
By Joy Omagha Idam | Weekenders Magazine NEW YORK — The applause was loud at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. After weeks of tense negotiations, 153 countries voted to adopt a new Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR). Only three voted against. Two abstained. For the Friends of the High-Level…
Ebonyi Commissioner Seeks Mining Law Reform, Decries Abandoned Pits
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chinedum Nkah, has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s mining laws to strengthen state and community participation in mineral resource management, attract investment and address safety concerns associated with mining activities. Nkah said the existing legal framework concentrated too much power at the…
Igwe Charges EAs, Town Union Presidents, Others to Deliver APC in 2027 Elections
Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Uchenna Igwe, has charged town union presidents, management committee members, ward councillors and the newly appointed 1,710 Executive Assistants (EAs) to Governor Francis Nwifuru to work towards ensuring the victory of all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections….