Gov Okpebholo’s Massive Road Projects to Connect Edo’s Three Senatorial Districts
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is making significant strides in his administration’s drive to transform the state’s road infrastructure, with massive road projects across the three senatorial districts expected to improve connectivity, boost economic activities and open up rural communities. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Project Implementation and Monitoring, Engr. Phoebe Williams-Bello,…
Omga007Osadebamwen : IGP Disu, FCT CP, NUJ Rally Support for Late Journalist’s Family
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu have expressed concern and support for the family of the late former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen. The assurances came as the NUJ FCT Council, colleagues, friends and associates continued to mourn the sudden death of the respected journalist, whose…
Let the Demise of Osaretin Osadebamwen Patrick UNITE US
Dear former leaders, current leaders, senior colleagues and members of our NUJ family, The sudden and painful death of our colleague and brother, Patrick Osaretin Osadebamwen, should give every one of us cause to reflect deeply. Whatever our differences, disagreements, grievances, political alignments or personal misunderstandings may be, there comes a moment when humanity must…
Alleged Cybercrime : DSS Directs Counsel to Seek Adjournment in Sowore’s Prosecution Until After 2027 Presidential Election
The Department of State Services (DSS) has instructed its private counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to take steps to seek adjournment in the case of alleged cyber-bullying it instituted against African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the next presidential election slated for January 16, 2027. The DSS had approached the court to…
NBBF Presidency : Ejike Ugboaja to Remodel And Position Nigerian Basketball for Global Glory
By Charles Edet, Esq., FCR, PhD Nigerian basketball may be approaching another defining moment with the declaration of former D’Tigers international and professional basketball player, Ejike Christopher Ugboaja, to contest the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). Ugboaja is not an outsider attempting to understand basketball from the administrative sidelines. He is a product…
NUJ FCT Mourns Demise of Former Chairman, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed sadness over the death of its former Chairman, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the Council said it received the news of his passing with sadness, following confirmation from his friends….
Nigeria Urges AU to Embrace Innovative Financing for Sustainable Peace
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to develop innovative, sustainable and predictable financing mechanisms capable of strengthening Africa’s ability to prevent and resolve conflicts while reducing the continent’s dependence on external funding. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call on Saturday at the 26th Extraordinary…
NUJ Mourns Eagle Online Publisher Dotun Oladipo
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Dotun Oladipo, publisher of The Eagle Online and former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). In a statement signed by Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, President of the NUJ, the Union described Oladipo’s passing as a…