Russia Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Strike on Student Hostel, Demands Global Condemnation
By Joy Omagha Idam The Russian Federation has accused Ukraine of carrying out a deadly attack on a student hostel in Starobelsk, located in the Luhansk region, describing the incident as a deliberate act of terrorism against civilians and calling for international condemnation. According to a statement released by the Russian Embassy, the attack occurred…
Omga007NUJ FCT Hails Daily Times at 100, Calls for Ethical Journalism and Innovation
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has congratulated the management and staff of Daily Times on the newspaper’s centenary anniversary, describing the milestone as a remarkable testament to resilience, relevance, and dedicated service to journalism and nation-building. Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike,…
The Price of Integrity : Why Mustapha Muhammad’s Honest Act Deserves More Than Applause
By Abdulkarim Ibrahim In a country where stories of public officials enriching themselves at the expense of the people often dominate the headlines, acts of honesty have become so rare that they immediately capture public attention. Yet, every now and then, an individual emerges to remind us that integrity is still alive in public service….
Shaibu Hails President Tinubu Over Massive Sports Infrastructure Revamp Nationwide
By Temi Jemiriayegbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the comprehensive renovation and redevelopment of key national sports facilities across the country. Shaibu described the approval as a bold and visionary…
Gov Kefas Mourns Veteran Journalist Ben Adaji, Describes Him as Hero of Democracy
By Francisco Okoh Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and media icon, Ben Adaji, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 67. According to reports, Adaji died around 4 p.m. at his country home in Abo-Ojikpadala, Imane District of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi…
Tuggar Clarifies Remarks, Reaffirms Loyalty to President Tinubu
Attention has been drawn to various interpretations and misrepresentations of remarks made by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a recent interview conducted in the Hausa language. For the avoidance of doubt, Ambassador Tuggar did not criticise or question President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in any way. Any suggestion to the…
Inside the Ebonyi North Senate Battle : Ojimba, Nwebonyi and the Fight for 2027
By Nkechinyere Ewa The race for the Ebonyi North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election is gradually shaping up as one of the most intriguing political contests in Ebonyi State. At the centre of the emerging battle are the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Nigeria-UAE Non-Oil Trade Hits $5bn as First Abu Dhabi Bank Set for Lagos, Etihad to Begin Abuja Flights
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are poised to deepen their economic partnership as non-oil trade between both countries has risen to $5 billion, while the UAE’s largest financial institution, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), prepares to establish operations in Lagos. The development was disclosed during a meeting between Nigeria’s…