Africa’s Parliamentary Future : ECOWAS, EALA Move to Build A Common Legislative Front
By Joy Omagha Idam A new chapter in Africa’s quest for deeper regional integration may be taking shape, as parliamentary leaders from West and East Africa move to transform inter-parliamentary relations from occasional diplomatic encounters into structured, practical cooperation. The development followed a high-level engagement between the leadership of the ECOWAS Parliament and the East…
Omga007Okpebholo Charges newly Sworn-inLG Chairmen to Prioritise Grassroots Devt
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has charged the newly sworn-in Local Government Chairmen in the state to prioritise grassroots development, shun corruption and justify the confidence reposed in them by the people. Okpebholo gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the 18 local government chairmen held at Festival Hall, Government House, Benin, on Friday….
Tinubu’s Choice of Shaibu Apt, Says Culture Minister as NIS, Bodyline Partner Ministry Ahead of NIS fitlife 2026
The Minister of Art, Culture and Tourism, Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa has commended the appointment of Comrade Philip Shaibu as Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), describing him as the right person to lead the Institute at a time of growing opportunities in Nigeria’s sports and creative economies. The Minister…
NIS DG Shaibu Hails NSCDC Gallant Officers for Service to the Nation
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, NIS, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has commended officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for their gallantry in protecting lives and property across the country. Shaibu made the commendation during a decoration ceremony for two of his escorted personnel held…
Russia Rejects Germany’s ‘Groundless’ Accusations Over Leipzig Drone Crash
Diplomatic StandPoint Russia has rejected what it described as “unsubstantiated and groundless” accusations by Germany linking Moscow to a drone that crashed at Leipzig Airport on August 5, 2026. In a statement made available to the Nigerian media, Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires A.I., Igor Ivannikov, said German authorities had failed to provide technical expertise or independent…
Man Stages Own Kidnap, Collects N1m Ransom From Family in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a man, Ajah Ikechukwu, for allegedly staging his own kidnap and collecting N1 million ransom from his family. Ikechukwu, a native of Ngwogwo Community, Ishiagu, in Ivo Local Government Area of the state, allegedly went into hiding on August 10, 2026, and falsely claimed that…
An Award-Winning Streak
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele As Edo State chief executive, Governor Monday Okpebholo is succeeding in what he promised to do: deliver on governance fundamentals. As a result, since assuming office in November 2024, he has accumulated a remarkable string of accolades—each one a measure of how his administration’s policy priorities are resonating beyond state…
Vigilante Group of Nigeria Pays Condolence Visit to NUJ FCT Over Demise of Former Chairman, Patrick Osadebamwen
The Commandant-General of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Otunba James Udoma, on Thursday 3rd September, 2026 paid a condolence visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, over the death of the Council’s former Chairman, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen. The Commandant-General, who led a delegation of the VGN to the NUJ FCT Council…