Weekenders Celebrates Dr Rebecca Bolanle Ukpevo
Dr. (Amb.) Rebecca Bolanle Ukpevo is a highly accomplished Nigerian journalist, women’s rights advocate, and leader. She serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter, after serving as the Special Assistant to the immediate past National President of NAWOJ. She is currently the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of…
Omga007Ebonyi Legion Seeks Enhanced Welfare for Veterans at Armed Forces Remembrance
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Nigerian Legion, Ebonyi State Council, has called for increased government support and improved welfare for military veterans as the state joined the rest of the country to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. The appeal was made on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, by the Chairman of the Nigerian…
Comrade Grace Ike Prioritises NUJ Structural Development as FCTA Chapel Stakeholders Pay New Year Homage
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to prioritising structural development and infrastructural upgrades at the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat, located at No. 4, Ekukinam Street, Utako, Abuja, as a key focus for 2026. Comrade Ike made this known on…
Aba Stands Still As Gov Otti, Abaribe, Akobundu, Ananaba, Profs, Dignitaries Grace 2025 Ngwa Day Celebration…Theo Nkire Unveiled As New Leader of Ngwa Nation
By Our Reporter It was a convergence of the dazzling array of heavyweight leaders, the true A-class, of the Ngwa nation of Abia State, recently, in the throbbing South-East business-industrial hub of Aba as they gathered for the 2025 Ngwa Day celebration. Chief Theo Nkire Not only were top-notch cultural sartorial elegance of kaleidoscopic colours,…
IIJ Alumni Association Inaugurates New Executives, Commits to Institutional Growth
The International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) Alumni Association (IIJAA) has inaugurated a new set of executives, with Maj Prof Aku Andrew presiding over the ceremony. The new leadership is dedicated to advancing the association’s mission of fostering professional development, alumni networking, and supporting the institution’s accreditation. The interim executives are:Dr. Reuben Okala – PresidentDr. Prince…
Nigeria lost 2-4 to host Morocco on penalties in a tension-soaked ‘Final before the final.’
By Jones Bamidele It was a deadlock at the full time plus extra 30 minutes. As it happened during Nigeria’s encounter with DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifier, Nigeria lost again on penalties. But the Super Eagles showed strength.They were not push-overs but talented lads. Winning the AFCON 2925 would have been a…
NUJ Mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Co-Founder of Newswatch Magazine
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya, has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Mr. Yakubu Mohammed, renowned journalist and co-founder of the iconic Newswatch magazine. In a statement issued on behalf of the National Executive Council and the entire NUJ family, Comrade Alhassan Yahya described…
60 Hearty Cheers to Deaconess Ehinome Fashanu
Happy 60th birthday to Deaconess Mrs. Ehinome Fashanu (Nee Osagie)! Born and schooled in Jos, she’s lived a life of purpose and devotion. As a wife to a loving Pastor, Dr Yinka Fashanu mother of two wonderful children, and sister to six siblings, she’s a pillar of strength and love in her family. Deaconess Ehinome…