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DAISY OAK FOUNDATION REACHES 124 BENEFICIARIES IN BWARI COMMUNITY OUTREACH

By Gami Tadanyigbe Daisy Oak Foundation has reached at least 124 women, adolescent girls and children during its MotherCare Community Outreach Programme held in Sabon Gari, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The outreach, held on September 7, 2026, was implemented in partnership with the Primary Healthcare Centre, Sabon Gari, and the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), FCT Chapter. The programme, aimed at supporting healthy mothers, empowering adolescent girls and equipping young learners, surpassed its initial target of 100 beneficiaries. The beneficiaries included 30 pregnant, nursing and newly delivered mothers, 64 adolescent girls and more than 30 children and 50 students were supported with educational materials. ...

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8Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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DAISY OAK FOUNDATION REACHES 124 BENEFICIARIES IN BWARI COMMUNITY OUTREACH

By Gami Tadanyigbe Daisy Oak Foundation has reached at least 124 women, adolescent girls and children during its MotherCare Community Outreach Programme held in Sabon Gari, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The outreach, held on September 7, 2026, was implemented in partnership with the Primary Healthcare Centre, Sabon Gari, and the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), FCT Chapter. The programme, aimed at supporting healthy mothers, empowering adolescent girls and equipping young learners, surpassed its initial target of 100 beneficiaries. The beneficiaries included 30 pregnant, nursing and newly delivered mothers, 64 adolescent girls and more than 30 children and 50 students were supported with educational materials. ...

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8Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS PRESIDENTIAL VILLA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MEDIA, PETER ONWUBUARIRI

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Mr. Peter Chukwuemeka Chijioke Onwubuariri, an Assistant Director of Media at the Presidential Villa, who died after a prolonged illness. President Tinubu described the death of the veteran journalist and accomplished public servant as a painful loss to the Presidency, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Nigerian media community and the nation at large. The late Onwubuariri, a former North American Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria, was posted to the Presidential Villa in 2014. He subsequently served as a member of the media teams of three successive administrations—those of Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A consummate journalist with extensive professi...

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7Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Accolade as Gladys Daniel Bags Peace Ambassador of Nigeria Award

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Accolades have continued to trail the conferment of the prestigious Peace Ambassador of Nigeria Award on Ambassador Gladys Daniel, in recognition of her exceptional service trajectory, entrepreneurial excellence and commitment to promoting peace and positive societal values. The honour was bestowed on Daniel by the Peace Ambassadors Advocacy Network during a well-attended ceremony held at the Los Angeles Centre, Kado, Abuja, in an atmosphere marked by dignity, reflection and celebration of impactful service. Daniel, the Chief Executive Officer of Grajscents, was recognised for her growing influence in entrepreneurship and her consistent drive to build a purpose-driven brand rooted in excellence, creativity and positive societal impact. Amid a growi...

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6Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Hood FC Rules Supreme! Abuja Champions Demolish Sir J FC 4-1 to Claim the 2026 5Stars Premier League Title.

By Gami Tadanyigbe Hood FC of Abuja have emerged as the undisputed national champions of the 2026 5Stars Premier League after a commanding 4-1 victory over Lagos-based debutants Sir J FC. The highly anticipated national finale, themed "The Reawakening 8," reached its explosive climax on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Showtime Arena in Lekki, Lagos. The victory sees Hood FC secure the ultimate championship trophy and a massive ₦4 million cash grand prize, keeping Abuja's dominance alive since inception of the premium 7-a-side grassroots football league.

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6Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSCDC ANAMBRA STATE COMMAND SET TO PROVIDE SECURITY AROUND FIRST NIGER BRIDGE DURING REPAIR WORKS

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has concluded plans to deploy adequate security operatives to the First Niger Bridge and its surrounding areas ahead of the emergency maintenance works on the bridge from Monday, September 7, 2026 till Monday, September 21, 2026. The State Commandant, Commandant Maku Olatunde, disclosed this on Sunday, 6th September 2026, while reviewing the operational plans for the exercise at the State Command Headquarters, Awka. According to the State Commandant, the temporary closure of the Niger Bridge for rehabilitation is a strategic federal project aimed at safeguarding lives and restoring a safe, smooth and durable riding surface for interstate connectivity. In line with the Corps’ core mandate of protecting Critical ...

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5Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Renewed Hope: First Lady reels out ₦68.5m agric support, scholarships in Cross River

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reeled out key achievements of the Renewed Hope Initiative in agriculture, education and health, urging traditional rulers to help drive federal government programmes to the grassroots. Tinubu made this known Friday, during an interface with the Cross River Council of Traditional Rulers at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Calabar. The meeting came after the launch of the South-South phase of the National Community Foodbank Programme and the commissioning of some projects in the state. She said the Renewed Hope Initiative is anchored on five pillars: education, social investment, agriculture, health and economic empowerment. “We inherited challenges, but from the beginning we made it clear that we were not interested in b...

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5Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG Unveils Afrocentric Expo 2026, Projects N125m Local Economic Injection

By Victor Okoye The Federal Government has unveiled the Afrocentric Cultural Expo 2026, with organisers projecting more than N125 million in direct economic injection into Nigeria’s local economy. The 10-day Pan-African cultural and economic event is scheduled to hold from Nov. 7 to Nov. 18 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Complex, Abuja. The Expo is organised by the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce-USA (NICOCUSA). It is also being organised with the Afrocentric Global Expo Organising Committee. Representing Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Jemma Amachree, Special Adviser to the Minister on Job Creation, unveiled the initiative, on Friday. ...

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Oyo Group To Adekanbi: Your Defence of Makinde’s Anti-People Policies Is Cruel, Hypocritical

The Oyo Rising Citizens Forum (ORCF) has strongly condemned the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanbi, for his defence of Governor Seyi Makinde’s "anti-people" policies. In a press statement signed by Aderemi Adebisi and Owolabi Salam, the civil society group described Adekanbi's dramatic defence of the governor's actions as both cruel and hypocritical, accusing the politician of enabling policies that have brought untold hardship to the citizens of Oyo State. The group took aim at Adekanbi’s attempts to align himself with ordinary citizens by claiming his own land was affected by the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road demolitions. The forum questioned how Adekanbi, a man who has served in government before and has continuously benefited from the sta...

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3Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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INEC Chairman Calls For Fusion Of Electoral Technology And Communication Ahead Of 2027

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has called for electoral technology and electoral communication to be treated as a single discipline.Amupitan warned that artificial intelligence-driven disinformation poses one of the most serious threats to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 General Election.Prof. Amupitan made the call in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by National Commissioner, Sani Adam, SAN, at the 13th Annual International Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), held at the National Open University Conference Centre, Abuja, on Wednesday 2nd September, 2026.Speaking on the theme, “Media, Technology and Elections in Africa: Navigating Digital Disruption ...

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3Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NANS Warns Varsities Against Withholding NELFUND Refunds

The National Association of Nigerian Students, has expressed concern by attitudes of tertiary institutions over NELFUND refund to students.The NANS Zone C Zonal Coordinator, Abiola Babatunde, said students who had already benefited from the Federal Government’s student loan scheme should not be subjected to additional financial hardship. Babatunde said the association was concerned that some students who paid their tuition fees before receiving NELFUND disbursements had yet to receive refunds from their institutions, despite the schools having subsequently received payments from the Fund. He said, “We are also deeply concerned about the delay in the refund of NELFUND payments by some institutions. Several students who benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund had already paid ...

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3Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Workers Write Tinubu, NASS, asking for N300,000 minimum wage

The Federal Workers Forum has written to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly, asking for an immediate review of the salaries of federal civil servants.The workers are asking for an upward review in the minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000. The letter, dated September 2, 2026, and signed by the National Coordinator, FWF, Andrew Emelieze and General Secretary, Ogundele Ayodele, was addressed to the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives through the Clerk of the National Assembly, with President Tinubu, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation also listed among the recipients. The forum also proposed a salary of N1.5m for Level 17 officers, arguing that the current wage structure no longer reflects the economic...

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3Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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MEDA, ITF move to establish skills academies, digital centres in Cross River

The Cross River Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, CR-MEDA, has opened talks with the Industrial Training Fund, ITF, to roll out technical skills programmes and enterprise opportunities across the state. The engagement began with a high-level courtesy visit by MEDA Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Great Ogban, to ITF Director-General and CEO, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, at Skills House in Abuja. Both agencies said the meeting was aimed at building a sustainable framework for collaboration. Under the proposed partnership, ITF will support Cross River to establish Digital Fabrication Centres for Glass and Wood, and to set up Skills Academies in each of the state’s three Senatorial Districts. Ogban commended ITF for what he described as transformative ...

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2Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NDA Releases Admission List for 78 Regular Combatant Course

The Nigerian Defence Academy has released the list of successful and reserve candidates for admission into the 78 Regular Combatant Course (78RC).The Armed Forces Selection Board exercise for the 78 Regular Course was conducted from July 4 to August 19, 2026, with successful candidates offered admission into the Academy.According to the NDA in a statement signed by the Academy Registrar, Brigadier General OA Ogunleye on Wednesday September 2, 2026 that successful candidates are expected to report to the NDA Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna, on Saturday, September 12, 2026.The Academy warned that any candidate who fails to report by Monday, September 14, 2026, “will forfeit his or her place.”It added that only selected candidates are expected to report to the Academy, where they will be re...

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2Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NAF, Police Deepen Security Cooperation ahead of 2027 Elections

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have strengthened their strategic partnership ahead of the 2027 General Elections, with both institutions pledging closer coordination to ensure national security and a peaceful electoral process. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, made the commitment on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Aneke stressed the need for sustained inter-agency cooperation, timely intelligence sharing and improved coordination as security agencies prepare for the 2027 elections. He identified opportunities to leverage existing capabilities and expertise, particularly the Nigerian Air Force’s Intel...

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2Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Wike Says FCT Administration to Finish all Ongoing Projects Before 2027

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured that all capital projects initiated under the administration of President Bola Tinubu in the nation’s capital will be completed before the expiration of the administration’s tenure. Wike gave the assurance during his monthly media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he highlighted infrastructure projects executed by the FCT Administration under the Renewed Hope Agenda. “Before this tenure expires, every project started under Bola Tinubu would have been completed,” he said. The Minister said 107 capital projects initiated under the Tinubu administration had been commissioned in the FCT, with 76 already completed. He added that 10 more projects would be commissioned before the January elections, w...

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2Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kaduna APC Chieftain commends Tinubu for boosting military welfare, creating new army Divisions

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Musa Mohammed has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his bold and strategic reforms in the security sector, especially with the creation of additional army divisions and increase of the salary of military personnel.Mohammed said the creation of the new four army divisions and improved welfare of the military were decisive steps towards ending the security challenges confronting the nation.Besides, the APC chieftain said both actions of the president would significantly strengthen the capacity, morale and operational effectiveness of the nation’s armed forces.Mohammed, in a statement made available to our correspondent in Abuja said the decision demonstrates that the Tinubu administration is not merely reacting to ...

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2Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CR police bust suspected bike, tricycle theft ring

Following an intelligence-led operation by the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, Satellite Town, Calabar, Cross River Police Command has arrested five suspects and recovered five vehicles suspected to be stolen. The operation, carried out between August 31 and September 1, 2026, targeted an alleged syndicate involved in stealing motorcycles and tricycles from Akwa Ibom and selling them to receivers in Cross River. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the Commissioner of Police, CP Geoffrey Ordue, directed the VCRU to act on credible intelligence linking the group to theft and distribution of commercial motorcycles and tricycles. The first suspect, Effiong Archibong Sunday, 28, was arrested on August 31, 2026 at abou...

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2Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Otu pledges medical university, infrastructure drive for Cross River North

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has promised urgent government intervention in roads, power, education and commerce in the Northern Senatorial District, including the establishment of a medical university. Otu gave the assurance during a stakeholder engagement at the Ogoja local government council headquarters recently, where traditional rulers, political leaders and community representatives raised concerns over bad roads, collapsing bridges, epileptic power supply and the stalled Okuku International Market. “We have listened to you and we understand the concerns that have been expressed here,” the governor said, maintaining that “government must listen to the people, understand their challenges and work towards solutions that will improve their lives.” He said priority...

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1Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria,​‌‍‌‍​‍⁠⁠‌‍​⁠‌​‌‍​‌​ China pledge deeper cooperation to tackle corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for stronger collaboration with China to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, made the call on Monday at the third edition of the International Diplomatic Dialogue held at the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja. Aliyu said that Nigeria had a lot to learn from Beijing’s institutional and legal reforms. The dialogue had the theme: “Experience Sharing in Anti-Corruption Policies and Strategies: The Chinese Perspective.” The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Yu Dunhai, who was represented by the Chinese Cultural Counsellor in Nigeria, Mr Yang Jiangxing, was the guest speaker. The ICPC chairman said the event was timely, given the devastati...

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