Re : Misleading Claims Over Govt Directives Grounding Public Admin in Kano
Political Opinion The attention of the Kano State Government has been drawn to media reports and commentaries alleging that the recent directive by His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, instructing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to temporarily halt the forwarding of files to his office has “grounded public administration” in the state. This was contained…
Omga007Bravo Pastor Jerry Eze, the Gospel for the Rich : From Tonto Dikeh to Obi Cubana. Who Is Really Evangelizing to the Rich in Nigeria?
During one of my thesis defenses in missiology, I wrote on the topic “Liberation of the Poor: Our Mission Today in Igboland, Nigeria.” During the preview session, my moderator asked me a question that annoyed me deeply at the time. He said, “What about the rich? Why is your mission centered only on the poor?…
Growth should be anchored on Protection and Respect for Workers…Faleye
Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye has said economic activities and growth are anchored on the protection, responsibility to, and respect for the Nigeria worker. Barrister Faleye stated this at a press conference to flag off the 2025 Safe Workplace Intervention Project (SWIP). The project, a collaboration between…
NAWOJ Condole with Dr Lilian Okonkwo-ogabu and Ms Sarah Ogodo
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) National Secretariat is saddened to announce the passing of the mother-in-law of Dr. Lilian Okonkwo-Ogabu, Deputy National President, NAWOJ, and the mother of Sarah Ogodo, Former Financial Secretary, NAWOJ, and current Special Assistant to the NAWOJ National Chairperson. The bereaved members have been grieving the loss of their…
Community Day Celebrations Unite Ebonyi Communities, Drive Peace and Development
By Nkechinyere Ewa Community day celebrations are increasingly serving as platforms for unity, peacebuilding and grassroots development across Ebonyi State, with the annual Oferekpe–Agbaja Community Day, held every January 15, standing out as a strong example. Stakeholders at this year’s celebration described the event as a rallying point for cultural preservation, conflict resolution and collective…
Birthday Tribute to Amb Randy Peter Akah (Peter for Nigeria)
Today, Weekenders magazine joins your family, friends and colleagues to celebrate more than a birthday — we celebrate a visionary, a patriot, and a man whose heart beats for Nigeria. Amb Randy Peter Akah, fondly known as Peter for Nigeria, represents hope, courage, and unwavering commitment to the future of our nation. Your passion for…
Nigeria can become Sports destination if Stakeholders work in Unison…NIS DG/ CEO
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) H. E. Comrade Philip Shaibu says Nigeria can become a Sports destination if stakeholders will deliberately work in unison.He made the assertion in Rabat, Morocco shortly after Nigeria’s 4-2 penalty loss to the host Nation in the semifinal of the ongoing…
Niger State Hosts Validation Workshop on Improved Water Supply and Sanitation
From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in collaboration with CISEC Engineering Limited, has organized a Validation Workshop on Improved Water Supply and Sanitation for Niger State. The workshop, held at Princess AZ-Zahra Lodge in Minna, focused on strengthening water and sanitation services through sector review, data validation, and the development…