Philip Shaibu Hails Edo Queens on NWFL Triumph, Continental Qualification
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated Edo Queens Football Club on their successful emergence as champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and their qualification for continental competition. In a congratulatory message, Shaibu described the achievement as a well-deserved reward for…
Who Says Nigeria Didn’t Make The FIFA World Cup 2026?
By Destiny Jemiriayegbe When the final list of countries qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 was released, many Nigerians expressed disappointment that the Super Eagles would not be participating in the world’s biggest football tournament.But a closer look at the competition tells a different story. Who says Nigeria did not make it to the…
Chinese Miners Are Not the Architects of Nigeria’s Banditry A Response to Farooq A. Kperogi’s “How Chinese Miners Fuel Nigeria’s Terrorist Banditry”
By Dr Austin Maho A recent article published by Farooq A. Kperogi in his sydicated weekly column , titled : “How Chinese Miners Fuel Nigeria’s Terrorist Banditry”, raises an urgent question: What is the nexus between illegal mining and Nigeria’s security challenges? It is a discussion Nigerians must have. However, going through the article, it…
The Yasha Place Worship Centre Holds Inaugural Service : Pst Kekung Urges Nigerians to Pursue Wealth Creation, Education, and Family Empowerment
By Sharon Akuboh The Yasha Place Worship Centre officially commenced worship activities with its inaugural service, marking a significant milestone in its mission of spiritual growth, community development, and family empowerment. Speaking during the inaugural service, the Lead Pastor, Pastor Kekung, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of Democracy Day, commending citizens for their resilience, perseverance,…
My Womb Trembles, My Heart Bleeds – Nigeria, Wake Up! Our Children Are Not Bargaining Chips For Power!
By Dr. Philomena Abieyuwa Eriyo,Founder, Inter-Religious Women Foundation My dear brothers and sisters, I write to you today not with political rhetoric or religious dogma, but with a mother’s concerned heart and a citizen’s earnest appeal. My womb trembles. My spirit groans. I weep for Nigeria. I weep for our innocent children. In recent weeks,…
NUJ Zone D Raises Concern Over Detention of Kogi Journalist, Urges Respect for Press Freedom
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta Abuja, Nigeria — The Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone D (North Central), Alhaji Adeiza Momohjimoh, has expressed concern over the reported arrest and detention of the Editor of Kogi Reports, Mr. Opeyemi Owoeye, by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi…
Umahi Commends Progress on Abakaliki Flyover, Says Southeast Witnessing Unprecedented Federal Projects
By Nkechinyere Ewa Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the ongoing Abakaliki flyover project, describing it as one of the strategic infrastructure initiatives aimed at boosting economic activities and easing traffic congestion in Ebonyi State. Speaking during an inspection of federal road projects in the state…
Ebonyi 2027 : Umuekumenyi Leaders Adopt Odii’s Governorship Candidate
By Nkechinyere Ewa A socio-cultural and political pressure group, the Umuekumenyi Leaders’ Council, has endorsed former governorship candidate of PDP and businessman, Chief Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Odii, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Ebonyi State. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting held…