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27May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bwari Police DPO in court for allegedly shoting unarmed civilian in the eye

 By Chinyere Onuorah. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Babayola Muhammad Musa of Bwari Divisional Headquarters in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory has been dragged to court  for alleged assault, violation of Fundamental Human Rights and shooting an unarmed civilian in the eyes. The case which came up for mention at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday is between Abraham Emmanuel vs The Nigeria Police Force/CSP Babayola Muhammad MusaThe Lead Counsel to the applicant,  Mr Anthony Eruaga, alleged that While people were going about peacefully celebrating the cross over night on December 31, 2025, CSP Babayola Muhammad and his team came out and started shooting speriodically.Eruaga further alledged that the DPO shot Emmanuel in the eye which blinded hi...

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26May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NCCC lauds ILO, NLC for supporting workers’ protection in energy transition

By Joan Nwagwu The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for supporting workers’ protection and promoting decent job creation in Nigeria’s energy transition process. Dr Omotenioye Majekodunmi, Director-General of NCCC, stated this at the ongoing two-day Tripartite Post-COP30 Review Workshop on Tuesday in Keffi, Nasarawa State. Majekodunmi, represented by Ms Jummai Vandu, member of the council, said this in her presentation titled “Operationalising Nigeria’s Just Transition.” The workshop was attended by labour leaders, government officials and others stakeholders. She said the council remained committed to aligning Nigeria’s climate goals with Africa’s vision for decent w...

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26May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ILO, NLC seek worker-centred climate transitionClimate

By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have called for a worker-centred approach to climate transition in Nigeria. Ms Inviolata Chinyangarara, ILO Senior Specialist on Workers Activities/ACTRAVCO, Abuja Office, made the call on Monday at a two-day Tripartite Post-COP Review Workshop in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The workshop was organised by the ILO and NLC. She said climate change had become a labour market reality, affecting livelihoods, workplace safety and productivity across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy, requiring urgent policy responses. Chinyangarara noted that extreme weather conditions were disrupting agriculture, transport, construction and energy sectors, while increasing occupational health and safety...

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26May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ABA Takes Coaches’ Development Clinic to Minna

By Victor Okoye The Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) has organised a one-day training and trainers’ clinic for 20 academy coaches in Minna, Niger State. The clinic followed the successful first edition held in Abuja and attracted grassroots basketball coaches from across the state. The programme held at Avant Garde Hotel and 123 Basketball Gymnasium focused on the role of academy coaches in youth development.Declaring the clinic open, ABA President and Founder, Prof. Aliyu Abubakar urged participants to embrace the initiative to transform basketball development nationwide.Abubakar, a deputy comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service, appreciated stakeholders and supporters for backing the vision of grassroots basketball development.“Today is beyond basketball. It is about buil...

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26May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ogwus Bagged African Iconic Woman in Fashion Business of the Year Honour

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Renowned entrepreneur, fashion business strategist, and influential public figure, Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam A. Ogwus Chinedu, was honoured with the prestigious African Iconic Woman in Fashion Business of the Year Award at the 15th Edition of the African 2S Iconic Open Recognition Awards The momentous gathering, held on May 23, 2026, at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, attracted entrepreneurs, policymakers, diplomats, investors, corporate executives, creatives, and enterprise development stakeholders from across Africa, further reinforcing the growing significance of innovation, indigenous enterprise development, and transformational leadership within the continent’s expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem. According to the organizers, Amb. Dr. Ekwu...

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25May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ICJ advisory opinion on strike not supersede Nigeria’s labour laws – NECA

By Joan Nwagwu Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion does not supersede Nigeria’s labour laws.The association said the country retains the sovereign authority to regulate industrial actions through its existing legal framework.The Director-General of NECA, Mr Adewale Smart-Oyerinde, said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). It would be recalled that the ICJ recently issued an advisory opinion recognising strike action as protected under International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 87.Smart-Oyerinde explained that while the ICJ acknowledged strike action under Convention 87, it did not define the scope, content, or conditions guiding ...

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24May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Ahoada East 2027: NDC Aspirant Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ogwus Deepens Political Consultations in Strategic Meeting With Kwankwaso

By Genesis Ogiri Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Ogwus Chinedu, a fast-rising political figure and leading aspirant for Ahoada East Constituency II under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has continued to consolidate her political consultations and grassroots engagement strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections following a high-level courtesy visit to the Maitama residence of elder statesman and influential national political leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The closed-door meeting, held on Friday evening and closely observed within political and diplomatic circles, underscored the intensifying momentum of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the party continues to expand its national outreach, consolidate emerging political forces across the federation, and po...

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24May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day: CSHEEH, FCTA Seek End to Period Stigma in Schools

By Victor Okoye The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have called for collective action against menstrual stigma in schools. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was made during the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day commemoration at Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja, themed: “Together for a Period Friendly World.” Executive Director of CSHEEH, Dr. Folasade Olusola Momoh, said the organisation remained committed to improving adolescent health and menstrual hygiene awareness among schoolgirls. Momoh said CSHEEH had, for over 10 years, partnered with schools, health professionals and stakeholders to deliver health education and dignity support programmes....

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24May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day: CSHEEH, FCTA Seek End to Period Stigma in Schools

By Victor OkoyeAbuja, The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have called for collective action against menstrual stigma in schools. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was made during the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day commemoration at Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja, themed: “Together for a Period Friendly World. ”Executive Director of CSHEEH, Dr. Folasade Olusola Momoh, said the organisation remained committed to improving adolescent health and menstrual hygiene awareness among schoolgirls. Momoh said CSHEEH had, for over 10 years, partnered with schools, health professionals and stakeholders to deliver health education and dignity support program...

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24May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Popoola wins TYB Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament in Abuja

By Victor Okoye Abiola Popoola has emerged overall winner of the TYB Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Popoola who played off handicap 18, returned 84 gross, and 66 nett to claim the top prize at the week-long tournament, which began on Monday and ended on Saturday. Popoola praised the Club Captain, Brig.-Gen. Nicholas Ashinze, for providing quality leadership and improving facilities at the club. “I feel honoured to emerge winner of this prestigious tournament. The competition was tough, but I stayed focused throughout the rounds,” Popoola said. “I commend the captain for the excellent work he is doing. His leadership has brought remarkab...

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24May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Celebrating 80 Years of Excellence: Joseph Otubu’s Enduring Legacy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

By: Bissallah Ekele, Ibrahim Yakasai, Patrick Daru and Emmanuel Udoeyop Professor Joseph Ariogboma Mogbaeyicheremi Otubu is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, teacher, trainer, academic, researcher, administrator and above all a clergyman.Born on 2nd June, 1946. He is the second child of Late Elder Dr. Godfrey Itse Mene Otubu, the Former Baba Aladura and Prelate of Esocs Church. He is from Oghara in Ethiope West LGA, Delta State. He attended Primary School at Salvation Army School in Enugu. After completing his secondary school at Western Boys High School, Benin City and Higher School at International School, Ibadan., he was admitted to University of Ibadan in 1966 and graduated Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1971. Professor Otubu had his postgraduate residency ...

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23May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Expert blames weak labour protection systems on unfair recruitment practicesLabour

By Temitope Ejimokun/Joan Nwagwu Dr Omolola Olarinde-Olomola, a lecturer at Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, says weak labour protection systems are fueling unfair recruitment practices and exploitation of Nigerian migrant workers across global labour markets. She said this on Friday in Abuja at the Policy Dialogue and Inauguration of the Policy Brief on Employer Participation in Labour Migration Governance in Nigeria. The event was organised by Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association(NECA) in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation(ILO) to strengthen labour migration governance and improve migrant workers’ protection systems nationwide. Presenting her findings and recommendations of the policy brief at the event, Olarinde-Olomola said many Nigerians migr...

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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Olori Atuwatse III at 40: Shola Mese Celebrates Queen’s Humanitarian Impact

By Victor Okoye Warri (Delta State), May 22, 2026 (NAN) Dcn Shola Mese (JP), Founder of Shola Mese Foundation, has congratulated Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, on her 40th birthday. Mese described the queen as a symbol of excellence, compassion, and visionary leadership dedicated to humanity, community development, and social transformation across Nigeria. He said Olori Atuwatse III’s commitment to women empowerment, education, and humanitarian service remained inspiring to millions of Nigerians, especially young people. “Olori Atuwatse III represents grace, strength, and purposeful leadership. Her humanitarian contributions continue to uplift lives and promote hope in society,” Mese said. He noted that the queen’s influence extended beyond t...

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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Uba Sani wins Kaduna APC governorship primary

The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the fortjcoming 2027 poll.The governor, who contested the primary unopposed on Thursday, secured the party’s ticket for his second term bid with 459,393 votes.Delegates from the 23 LGAs of the state participated in the primary election, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Announcing the result, Hafiz Kawu, chairman of the Kaduna APC governorship and house of assembly primary election committee, said the process was peaceful and transparent.Kawu said the outcome of the primary is an indicator of the growing unity and internal cohesion within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election.Yusuf Liman, speaker of t...

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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Obey Court judgement, adjust your timetable – CUPP tells INEC.

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and other major political parties have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to obey Court judgement and adjust its timetable for the 2027 General elections.The parties were reacting to the landmark judgment of the Federal High Court delivered by Justice M.G. Umar on Thursday which unanimous urged INEC to immediately comply with the court ruling by adjusting its revised timetable to align with the judgment. A statement signed by Chief Peter Ameh, Acting National Chairman Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) said that the court’s pronouncements have expanded the democratic space by granting political parties greater flexibility in their internal affairs.He went on: “Key elements of the judgment include the right of ...

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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NPFL ready to crown 2025/26 champions in Port Harcourt or Lagos

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will crown the champions of the 2025/26 season either in Lagos or Port Harcourt.Enugu Rangers and Rivers United are in a fierce contest for the title with only one point separating the Flying Antelopes from the Pride of Rivers. Enugu Rangers, who are on 65 points, are away to Ikorodu City in Lagos, while Rivers United will host Katsina United in Port Harcourt. This means that Rangers must win in Lagos, but against an Ikorodu City side chasing qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup, it will take more than the will for victory to get the needed points. A draw and a likely win for Rivers United against Katsina United will confine Rangers to the second position, with the consolation of a CAF Champions League slot. To ensure that ...

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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Court remands man over alleged robbery, rape of housewifeA

Kano State High Court has ordered the remand of one, Umar Ibrahim, in correctional custody over allegations of armed robbery and rape involving a married woman in the Kano metropolis.The defendant was arraigned by the Kano State Government before the court presided over by Justice Sulaiman Baba Na Malam.The prosecution counsel, Barrister Amina Uba Adamu, urged the court to entertain the charges filed against the defendant.According to the prosecution, Ibrahim allegedly invaded the residence of the complainant on Jajira Street, where he was said to have dispossessed her of money at gunpoint.The prosecution further alleged that the defendant threatened to kill the woman before allegedly raping her inside the house.However, after the charges were read in court, Ibrahim pleaded not guilty t...

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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu debunks plan to rename Nigeria, abolish Sharia Law

President Bola Tinubu has debunked reports making the rounds of a plan to rename Nigeria and abolish Sharia law.The Presidency assured Nigerians that there is no truth to the viral fake story claiming seeks to carry out constitutional amendments that will change Nigeria’s name to the United States of Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region, among other claims. According to presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the story, which cited anonymous sources, is part of the dubious plot by some desperate politicians to create disaffection in our country, stir up a political crisis, and heat the polity ahead of the general elections. He said: “Nigerians should ignore the viral story in its entirety because the purveyors of the fake news are agents of destabilisation and ...

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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bauchi police command investigate fake employment letters

Th Nigeria Police says it’s investigating alleged fake appointment letters spreading across Bauchi stateThe State Command’s Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, in a statement said the suspected fake appointment scammer, Saleem Alhassan of Zango Area in Bauchi Local Government Area, was handed over for discreet investigation, adding that he was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department on May 18, 2026, by the Area Commander, Bauchi Metropolis for proper investigation. According to the statement, five fake temporary letters of appointment were recovered from the suspect, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly forged and printed fake appointment letters purportedly issued by a government office in 2025, after allegedly collecting betwe...

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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ASEPRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School. A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafem...

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