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By Genesis ogiri Abuja, Nigeria — September 2025Renowned cybersecurity strategist and thought leader, Dr. Izuka Elkanah Okeke, has once again placed Nigeria at the center of the global cyber diplomacy conversation. Known for his deep expertise in digital policy and peacebuilding frameworks, Dr. Okeke used the platform of the Institute of Cyber Security Professionals’ (ICRPC) 14th Dual Membership Induction and Training Ceremony in Abuja to champion Cyber Diplomacy and Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs) as urgent instruments for securing peace in the digital era. Speaking to an audience of policymakers, cybersecurity experts, and industry leaders at the Novare Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, Dr. Izuka Elkanah Okeke delivered a thought-provoking address that underscored the urgent need for ...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Continental President of Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-AFRICA), Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, has called on other developing countries of the world to emulate the reforms and policies of President Bola Tinubu. Oyewole made this known during her presentation at US/Africa Trade and Business Network, Inc meeting, at the sidelines of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) currently going in New York City. This is contained in a statement Oyewole signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. According to her, Nigeria today stands at a decisive turning point, adding that the call for industrialisation, stronger value chains and deeper trade integration is not just urgent, but essential. She explained th...

By Genesis ogiri Abuja, Nigeria – With the grace of royalty and the heart of a mother, Princess Anazodo Awunor, fondly known as Big Mummy, has unfurled the full implementation of the Women Awake Scholarship Program, fulfilling her bold promise to sponsor 24 children from primary school to university. The initiative, which has already touched eight L.E.A. primary schools across the Federal Capital Territory, is fast becoming a symbol of what purposeful leadership, vision, and compassion can achieve. At every school she visited, the Princess was received not just as a benefactor, but as a royal emblem of hope whose presence inspired joy, gratitude, and renewed faith in the power of education. The journey began at L.E.A. Primary School, Jahi/Kado Kuchi, where Kabiru Awual’s drea...

Rashidi Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State, has ascended the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. His coronation took place at the revered Ose Meji Temple, located in the Ibadan South-East Local Government Area. Before this, he received the symbolic Akoko leaf, an essential rite of passage, at the Labosinde Compound in Oja’ba, marking his traditional induction. The final ceremonial honour, the official presentation of the staff and instrument of office, will be conducted by Governor Seyi Makinde at the Mapo Hall, sealing Ladoja’s transition into his royal role. Governor Makinde made an early return from his scheduled leave to personally attend and supervise the coronation of Oba Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. At the Oyo State House of Assembly’s plenary s...

Media expert and human rights activist, Alaba Adebisi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Oba Rashidi Ladoja on his forthcoming coming coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Adebisi, a distinguished member of the Adebisi Idikan dynasty, is a prominent public relations specialist, international writer, and publisher of TheDispatch. He described the coming of Oba Ladoja as a pivotal moment for Ibadanland and its people, emphasizing the new monarch’s potential to promote unity, peace, and development within the community. “I warmly congratulate Oba Rashidi Ladoja on his emergence as new Olubadan. His leadership arrives at a critical time when Ibadan and Oyo State are in great need of a visionary traditional ruler to foster peace, unity, and sustainable progress,” A...

By Genesis Ogiri London — Ambassador Ogwus Ekwutoziam Ashiedu, Chief Executive Officer of Ekash Collections, was officially decorated with the Best Women’s Wear Boutique Award at the Africa–UK Trade & Investment Conference & Awards 2025, held at the illustrious Royal National Hotel, London, alongside Africa’s finest business icons. Ekash Collections, a fast-growing fashion and lifestyle brand located in Lekki Lagos, has become a choice destination for style-conscious Nigerians, offering a curated range of elegant yet affordable clothing and accessories; its presence in the heart of one of Lagos’ most vibrant districts underscores Lekki’s reputation as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and fashion-forward enterprises. The week-long event, organized by the Busines...

By Augustine Igweshi As the world’s leaders converge on New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, humanity stands at a crossroads. The theme of this session, anchored in the Pact for the Future, places welcome emphasis on security, youth, and gender-issues that are inseparable from our shared destiny. The stakes could not be higher. Wars and violent conflicts rage in multiple regions, displacing millions and sowing cycles of hatred. The climate emergency is intensifying, pushing vulnerable communities into poverty, migration, and insecurity. Inequalities are widening between rich and 6 women, powerful and marginalized threatening the very fabric of societies. And yet, amid these mounting challenges, global governance appears increasingly fragmented, wi...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Concerned Citizens Of Enugu State, a Socio-Political Group, has called for accountability, transparency and probity from the state government in handling projects and governance. The Convener of the Group, Mr Chukwunonye Okereke made the call in Abuja on Tuesday, at a news conference. Okereke said that the call had become expidient, as it appeared that the state was under siege, not from armed invaders, but reckless contract awards, abandoned promises, and growing weight of unaccountable debts. He alleged that under the Smart Schools Projects, billions of naira were released without due process, yet classrooms remained unfurnished and children stranded. “Where are the 260 schools that were promised, why would the government pay in money into a b...

Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, Chartered European Engineer, Diplomat, and Head of Purchasing with TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, unveiled a bold climate-smart investment agenda at the Africa–UK Trade and Investment Conference in London on Saturday. His keynote address, delivered at the illustrious Royal National Hotel and met with sustained applause, was hailed as a defining moment for Africa’s economic future, positioning the continent’s youth and resources at the heart of a global green transformation. Speaking on the theme, “Green Trade and Climate-Smart Investment: A Shared Agenda for Africa and the UK,” Dr. Ogwus captured the attention of an audience of policymakers, investors, and international business leaders from both regions with a message that was at once urgent, visionary, and de...

By Emmanuella Anokam Dr Emeka Okwuosa, Chairman and Group CEO, Oilserv Group, has reiterated the need for cross-border collaboration and data accuracy as tools to unlocking Africa’s prosperity in natural resources. Okwuosa spoke at a Local Content Plenary Session, co-hosted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Ghana Petroleum Commission, at the just concluded African Oil Week (AOW) in Accra, Ghana. The session has its theme as “Cross-border Projects and Knowledge Exchange.” Okwuosa, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, while emphasising on continental synergy, opted for visa restriction relaxation for professionals across African borders, to promote personnel exchange, skills transfer and rapid project mobilisation. Okwuosa, represented by...

By Genesis Ogiri Eur Ing (Amb.) Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, an accomplished European engineer, diplomat, and global development reformer, has once again placed Africa firmly on the international stage. On Saturday, September 20, at the Royal National Hotel, London, he was honored with the prestigious Africa–UK Best Procurement Practices Champion Award during the Africa–UK Trade and Investment Conference and Awards 2025. But beyond the honor, it was his keynote address that electrified the gathering. Speaking on the theme, “Green Trade and Climate-Smart Investment: A Shared Agenda for Africa and the UK,” Dr. Ogwus captured the attention of policymakers, investors, and business leaders from both regions with a message that was at once urgent, visionary, and deeply practical. “Green trade is...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A polio survivor, Ms. Sussan Ihuoma, has called on all levels of government to establish systems that support rehabilitation, sustainable empowerment, and accessibility for polio survivors across Nigeria. She made the appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the sidelines of a Special Fellowship on Polio, organised by the Rotary Club of Abuja Central Business District. Ihuoma, a Gender and Social Inclusion Advocate, proudly identified as a polio survivor for 44 years and said she championed inclusion wherever she found herself, especially for persons with disabilities. “I call on the government to implement inclusive policies and systems that guarantee rehabilitation, sustainable empowerment, and accessibility for polio surv...

By Victor Okoye Bayelsa is set to host the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation Nigeria (ABBFN) Ultimate Night of Champions from Oct. 3rd to Oct. 5th at the Chief D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event is being organised under the patronage of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa. According to the organisers, over N2 million in cash prizes and consolation awards will be won at the event. According to the organisers, over N2 million in cash prizes and consolation awards would be won at the event. Mr Elekima Soye, President of ABBFN, told NAN that the competition would serve as a qualifier for the IFBB Mr. Universe Championship, scheduled for Oct. 11 in Lagos. Elekima said that top Nigerian bodybuilders, physique...

By lucy Ogalue The Family Worship Centre, Gudu branch, Abuja, on Saturday celebrated its fourth anniversary with a free medical outreach for residents of the community. Pastor Steve Oricha, the Branch Pastor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the programme also marked one year since the congregation moved to its permanent site. According to Oricha, the outreach was designed to attend to the “total man”, offering a combination of medical services and welfare support. “There is a pharmaceutical desk, a laboratory session, a dental section and an eye-care unit where people are being attended to. “After the checks, participants are given raw food such as rice, beans, and garri to take home,” he said. Oricha said that the gesture was inspired by the need to give back...

By Joshua Olomu Miss NANS Nigeria, a beauty pageant aimed at promoting peaceful and violence-free higher institutions across Nigeria, is set to debut, according to its organisers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event is organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in collaboration with Messengers of Peace (MOP), an international peace agency. The organisers revealed at a news conference on Friday in Abuja that the pageant was themed, “Sustaining Long-Lasting Peace through the Promotion of Decent/Violence-Free Learning Institutions.” They announced that the grand finale would be held in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after nationwide auditions to select participants from various zones across the country. Samson Adeyemi, NANS Natio...

In the past few weeks, repression against me has intensified, marked by torture, unlawful arrests, and criminal charges engineered to silence my voice. In January, I was dragged to court by the Chief of Nigeria’s Police, Kayode Egbetokun, after he orchestrated my arrest. Under that pretext, my international passport was confiscated based on a bogus “cybercrime” charge. Despite all efforts, including proceedings before Justice M. S. Liman of the Federal High Court, my passport has not been returned. While this battle raged, I took part in the historic #POLICEPROTEST in July, advocating for better conditions of service for serving and retired police officers. The success of this protest infuriated Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In retaliation, I was arrested again, accused of forging a police wir...

By Genesis Ogiri Lagos, September 21, 2025 — The United Nations International Day of Peace was marked in Lagos with renewed urgency as Engr. (Amb.) Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, President of the Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYECDO), delivered a rallying message that placed young people firmly at the center of global peacebuilding. Speaking before a distinguished audience of diplomats, civil society leaders, scholars, and youth activists at the event organized by the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management, Dr. Ogwus declared that the future of peace lies in the hands of the young. “Peace is not a gift handed to us, it is a legacy we must create,” he said, urging governments, civil society, and international partners to channel greater investment int...

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has distributed food items worth millions of naira to vulnerable groups in Sokoto State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Scheme. Speaking during a symbolic presentation in Sokoto on Thursday, Mrs Tinubu, represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, said the donation aimed to support persons with disabilities and low-income families. She lauded donors for sustaining the monthly scheme, which she said had significantly eased hardship for thousands of vulnerable households across Nigeria by supplying two truckloads of food items every month. According to her, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative is a major partner in the programme, while another donor has chosen to remain...

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has announced the creation of 15 new dioceses across the country. The decision, which was formally ratified on 18th September 2025, includes the establishment of five full-fledged dioceses and ten missionary dioceses. Full-Fledged Dioceses Ekiti South Diocese (from Ekiti Diocese) Kalabari Diocese (from Niger Delta Diocese) Lagos South West Diocese (from Lagos West Diocese) Omoku Diocese (from Ahoada Diocese) Ozoro Diocese (from Oleh Diocese) Missionary Dioceses Eket Diocese (from Uyo Diocese) Idanre Diocese (from Akure Diocese) Ikom Diocese (from Calabar Diocese) Keffi Diocese (from Kubwa and Lafia Dioceses) Nasarawa Diocese (from Lafia Diocese) Ogoja Diocese (from Calabar Diocese) Oyo South Diocese (f...