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By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said President Bola Tinubu never asked him to lie, arrest or harass any journalist because of unconstructive criticism and reportage.Idris stated this while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) led by its General Secretary,  Mr Onuoha Ukeh, and Deputy President, Mr Sebastian Abu, in Abuja on Wednesday.According to him, in spite of negative criticism and alleged defamation of character by some journalists and members of the public, the President had never given him a marching order to arrest or harass anyone.“There are times when the media instigate tension, but Tinubu never urged me to alter the narrative, lie, arrest or harass the perpetrators.“This is ...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has assured the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) of cooperation in their quest to seek for harmonisation of conflicting and overlapping media laws.Idris gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja when a delegation of NGE led by its General Secretary,  Mr Onuoha Ukeh, paid him a courtesy visit.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during the visit, NGE presented a compilation of laws in the Criminal and Penal Code as well as Cybercrime Act that contradicts other laws in the 1999 Constitution as amended.The report recommends the harmonisation of conflicting and overlapping laws that relate to media practice in the country.According to the Minister, both the government and media...

"….as Speaker, Osana of Keana, others hail Omadefu for being a worthy representative of his people…" Member representing Keana constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, has distributed 1000 bags of fertilizers to the farmers of his constituency. This, he said, was to ensure food security thereby improving on the standard of living of the people of his constituency. Omadefu, the Chairman, House Committee on Environment made the distribution titled " 3rd Edition of Empowerment" today at the palace of Osanga of Keana in Keana LGA. Hon. Omadefu while distributing the fertilizers, urged the farmer not to sale the product but to use them for bumper harvest in the area. According to him, in a bid to strengthen agricultural growth, I have di...

The Kogi State police command has planned to embark on town hall meetings tagged “meet the people outings” toward enhancing peace and security in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, the Ohimege Igu of Koton-Karfe, Saidu Akawu Salihu, on Wednesday. Mr Dantawaye explained that the town hall meetings were solely to enhance police-community relationships, gather feedback, and align security strategies with the needs of local residents. The commissioner assured the monarch and the people of ongoing efforts to improve security through inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing, and consistent community dialogue. He commended the traditional ruler for fostering inter-agency collaboration and en...

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, has called for the abolishment of discrepancies in the salaries and remunerations of public servants in the country. Mr Aliyu made the call on Wednesday at the ongoing National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, organised by the Senate and the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committees. The theme of the three-day conference is “Fiscal Governance in Nigeria: Charting a New Course for Transparency and Sustainable Development.” Represented by ICPC’s Director of Finance, Michale Akporo, Mr Aliyu described the current remuneration system as ‘apartheid’ in nature and a justification for corruption. He stated, “Remove justification for corruption by aboli...

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) says only 39 per cent of candidates who sat for the 2025 entrance examination into Federal Technical Colleges scored 50 per cent and above. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the board, Aminu Mohammed, disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin City, Edo State, while announcing the results of the recently conducted National Common Entrance Examination. The announcement marked the commencement of a three-day exercise for the selection and placement of students into the colleges. Mr Mohammed stated that the 39 per cent pass rate accounted for 9,389 of the total 24,074 candidates who participated in the examination. He added that only 1.31 per cent, representing 316 candidates—scored 70 per cent and above in the ...

By NAN Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder and Executive Director of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, has been appointed as a member of the Bayer AG Sustainability Council.This is contained in a statement personally signed by Saraki in Abuja on Tuesday.According to the statement, Saraki joins a distinguished group of global experts tasked with advancing Bayer’s sustainability strategy, with a focus on health equity, food security, and climate resilience.The announcement follows the recent restructuring of Bayer’s independent Sustainability Council, which was unveiled on Monday. Five new members, including Saraki, were welcomed into the advisory body.Other appointees named in the statement include Facundo Etchebehere, Lisa Lange, Philipp Rösler, and Cori Wittman Stitt.It said that the council pro...

Abuja, Nigeria – June 26, 2025 Ajah E. Emmanuel proudly served as Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom at the Diplomatic Conference 2025, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. The high-level conference, organized by the African Transformer Institute in partnership with the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD), brought together diplomats, foreign affairs professionals, legislators, development agencies, and aspiring diplomats to deepen engagement on Nigeria’s foreign policy agenda, diplomacy, multilateralism and international cooperation. During the Diplomatic Simulation Exercise, Ajah E. Emmanuel served as the Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, where he engaged in robust bilateral negotiations aimed at strengthening Nigeria–UK re...

By Vivian Emoni, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) By many accounts, Nigeria, in two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has witnessed significant industrial growth and trade facilitation. It has also attracted billions in foreign direct investment. The administration, through collaboration across sectors, has provided support for local businesses, enhanced industrial capacity, and integrated Nigeria into global markets. Stakeholders, who appraised Tinubu’s two years in office, say the administration has reinvigorated the country’s trade relations and repositioned it in an approach that reflects a renewed commitment. An economic expert, Dr Desmond Oluwadare, said there had been proactive engagements, tangible outcomes in terms of trade partnerships, diaspora engagem...

" As Gov. Sule's father,Alhaji Sule Bawa, Abu Giza, Nassarawa Eggon LGA Chair, officer Mark Abashi, Amb. Isaac Kigbu, others attend funeral service brother in Lizzen Keffi The Sarkin Gudi and father of Gov. Abdullahi Sule , Alhaji Sule Bawa, has urged MD Abuluya, the ECDA President to see his younger brother death as an act of God. Alhaji Sule Bawa made the during the funeral service of late Solomon Abuluya, younger brother to the President of Eggon Cultural Development Association, ECDA, Mr Mandy David Abuluya at Eshiagbi, Lizzen Keffi in Agidi Administrative Area Council. He condoled and urged the ECDA President, the family and Eggon nation to take solace in God over the death of Solomon. Alhaji Sule Bawa, the father of Governor Abdullahi Sule, used the medium to commend the...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nasarawa State Government on the establishment of a University of Public Relations and Leadership.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU was signed by Gov. Abdullahi Sule and the NIPR President Dr Ike Neliaku on Monday in Abuja.Sule expressed his utmost appreciation, admiration and commitment to the project of establishing the university.The governor said that he is 100 per cent committed to the project and thanked NIPR leadership for the wonderful things they have done.“We have to continue to show commitment so that the world would understand that in Nigeria, we have people that, when they commit, they live by that commitment.“NIPR is a wond...

The Araba and Oluisese of Ibadanland, Araba Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Ige Olakulehin I, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a press release from the office of the Araba of Ibadanland, Araba Odegbola extended heartfelt condolences to the royal family, the government of Oyo State, the entire Ibadan community, and all Yoruba people. He described the loss as a significant blow to the traditional institution and the region as a whole. The Araba praised the late monarch’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, unity, and development of the people of Ibadanland, highlighting his exemplary leadership throughout his reign. At the same time, the Araba of Ibadanland congratulated Senator Rashid...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Senior Pastor of Good Tidings Bible Church International, Pastor Dayo Olutayo, has called on Nigerians to be humble, united and respect the laws of the land to attract goodness of God.Olutayo made the call at a church special service to celebrate its mandate prayer convention “Outpouring 2025” on Sunday in Abuja.The celebration with the theme, “The Reawakening” was organised to pray for members of the church and the country in general.“Nigeria would soon undergo a positive transformation that would move us from lack and hopelessness to plenty and hopefulness that will usher the goodness of God.“But before then, Nigerians must be united; the unity of the country is very important to God,” he said.According to him, if Nigeria is united, God will always listen...

The city of Ibadan is in mourning following the death of its revered monarch, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The traditional ruler died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Oba Olakulehin ascended the throne in July 2024, following the passing of his predecessor, Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun. His coronation, which took place on July 12, 2024, was marked by widespread joy and hope for unity and progress in Ibadanland. The late Olubadan was widely respected for his wisdom, humility, and commitment to the development of Ibadan. During his brief reign, he worked to foster peace and strengthen the bonds among the city’s diverse communities. News of his passing has prompted an outpouring of tribut...

By Genesis Ogiri | Continental Affairs Correspondent Kigali, Rwanda – In a resounding affirmation of technical brilliance wedded with humanitarian compassion, EUR ING Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, PhD, CEng, IntPE(UK), MEI, has been unveiled as one of Africa’s 100 Most Notable Peace Icons for 2025 during a historic African gathering in Kigali, Rwanda. The event, attended by high-level dignitaries, pan-African diplomats, and global peace advocates, celebrated outstanding leaders shaping the future of the continent through peacebuilding, innovation, and ethical leadership. At the Kigali event, Dr. Chinedu Ogwus was celebrated with dual continental honors—the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa Award and a Medal of Honor by the African-Asian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. These prestigiou...

…..describe her as a selfless, benevolent and law-abiding Nigerian It was a night of encomium, accolades and eulogies from different classes of humanity especially among the elites for Amb.Dr Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, CEO, Homadil Realty LTD who celebrated her birthday on July 5, 2025. It was like a roll call of men and women of decency, which among them is a former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Omobayo Godwins. Pouring accolades on the Amb. Dr Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, the Former Deputy Governor described her as a selfless and benevolent Nigerian whose contribution to human and national development is outstanding. Godwins who saluted the celebrant for her integrity, character and meekness, said that she had distinguished herself as a hardworking and resourceful wom...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The new President of Rotary Club of Abuja,  Central Business District (CBD), Rotarian Lauratu Yenwan, says the club is set and will focus on education and eradication or Polio during her tenure. Yenwan stated this in her speech shortly after her investiture, and fund raising for club project and award in Abuja on Saturday. The event with the theme, “Uniting for Good: Building a enter World, One Community at a Time” was organised by the club. According to Yenwan, will want to give a beffitng environment for children to acquire education at Gidan Gimba Village, an adopted community in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. “My first priority is to educate the younger ones to become leaders of tomorrow. And also to end polio, because, if we...

"… 20 women get 50,000 each as start up cash, as Hon. Ogazi receives commendations for rolling out people's driven projects… " Member representing Kokona East Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi, has distributed 21 motorcycles, 20 sewing machines and a car worth millions of naira to his constituents. Hon. Ogazi also dolled out N50, 000 to each beneficiary of the sewing machines as a start up initiative to ameliorate their sufferings. This, he said was to change on their standard of living positively. Ogazi, Chairman, House Committee on Rules and Business made the distribution today in Garaku, Kokona LGA. He said that the gesture was part of his continued commitment to improve on the well being of his people. Hon. Ogazi assured the...