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15May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Encomium Flows as Shina Fatai Alege Launches Five Books in Abuja

By Ifeoluwa Olakunle Abuja — Former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, on Wednesday officially launched five books at a well-attended ceremony held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, in what many described as a gathering of intellectuals, diplomats, and policy influencers. The event attracted a wide range of guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, legal experts, academics, government officials, and other stakeholders in governance and development discourse. The atmosphere was marked by reflections on leadership, public service, and the importance of documenting national and international experiences. In his opening remarks, former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, described the literary works as a significant contribution to knowledge and na...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Flooding: Otu raises alarm, seeks federal intervention

River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has described the recurring flood disasters affecting the state as a growing ecological threat requiring urgent and coordinated intervention from all levels of government.Receiving the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar and her delegation, including Chairman, House Committee on Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness, Hon Joseph Bassey, during a courtesy visit in Calabar, as part of the 2026 National Flood Preparedness and Awareness Campaign, Otu said flooding had remained a painful and persistent challenge for many communities across the state.“Flooding has continued to confront our state year after year, and it is already common knowledge that Cross River remains one of the high-risk states in...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PDP sets up 13 member governorship screening committee

The Peoples Democratic Party has set up a thirteen member governorship screening committee.The committee which is chaired by a former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, according to a statement by the party was set up by the National Working Committee (NWC).The statement which was signed by Chinwe I. Nnorom, National Director of Publicity, also named ⁠Barr. George Ariolu as the Secretary of the screening committee. Other Member of the committee includes, ⁠Dr. Ibrahim Umar, ⁠Professor Aisha Madawaki, ⁠Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf, ⁠Dr. Abdulganiyu Oloyin, Hon. Babangida Modibbo, Alhaji Buba Biri, ⁠Hon (CH) Olaniyi Ogungbuji, Hon. Mike Ahumibe, ⁠Barr. Gabriel Igboko, ⁠Pastor Tony Effiong and ⁠Mrs. Ojelabi Precious. The statement reads:“The National Working Committee (NWC) of our Great P...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Akwa Ibom doctors threaten N1bn lawsuit against EFCC over hospital raid

The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has thteatened to institute a N1bn legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged assault on one of its members, Professor Eyo Ekpe, during a raid at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State.NMA said the planned suit followed what it described as physical, emotional, professional and institutional damages suffered during the EFCC operation at the hospital on Tuesday.It was gathered that EFCC operatives had stormed the UUTH while investigating a fraud case involving a suspect, a move the commission said was to verify a medical report submitted by the suspect.The EFCC, in its explanation, said its operatives later visited the Chief Medical Director of the hospital “as a last resort to ...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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DHQ rejects civilian casualty claims in Zamfara strike

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties following an air-land operation conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in Zamfara State.In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, on X said the strike was based on credible intelligence gathered from multiple sources. “The operation targeted a confirmed high-level gathering of terrorist ring leaders… a location verified by credible, multi-source human intelligence as a coordination point for planned attacks,” the statement said. The Defence Headquarters explained that the mission was an air interdiction strike, noting that such operations do not allow for immediate ground-level confirmation of casualt...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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DATES FOR APC 2027 PRIMARY ELECTIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked making changes to the date for its primary elections.The clarification was made by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress on the party's X social media handle.The party stated: “The All Progressivee Congress wishes to clarify that the dates scheduled for the Party’s forthcoming Primary Elections for the 2027 General Elections remain unchanged. clarified that the report in circulation is false and misleading.He stated that as earlier announced, the Primary Elections will be held as follows: House of Representatives - Friday, 15th May, 2026 Senate - Monday, 18th May, 2026 State House of Assembly - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 Governorship - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 Presidential - Saturday, 23rd May...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Junaid Begins New Era at Guards Polo Club, Unveils Ambitious Programmes for 2026

Mustapha Junaid, the President, Guards Polo Club, Abuja By Victor Okoye A new era has begun at the prestigious Guards Polo Club, Abuja following the election of Mustapha Junaid as president. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Junaid emerged president of the club on April 6, after previously serving as first vice president. An active polo player and administrator, Junaid pledged to reposition the club and further strengthen its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading polo destinations. “We are committed to building on the club’s rich heritage and taking Guards Polo Club to greater heights,” he said. According to him, the club boasts world-class polo facilities capable of competing with top polo destinations around the world. “Our facilities remain among t...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nine schools, 14 health centres to receive climate resilient upgrade through UNICEF, Gombe collaboration

Danjuma Attah, GombeNo fewer than nine schools, fourteen health centres, are to be specially upgraded with climate resilient features in five Local Government Areas of Gombe State, courtesy of a collaboration between the Gombe State Government and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). The benefitting LGA’s and the number of the facilities to be upgraded are: Dukku, two schools, two health centres; Kwami, two schools, three health centres; Yamaltu/Deba, two schools, three health centres; Funakaye, two schools, three health centres while one school, three health centres will benefit from Billiri LGA. The project, which is expected to be completed within the next seven months (May to December 2026), is a UK-Funded ‘Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Services’ (CRIBS) programme,...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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China, Nigeria need to deepen understanding of each other- Chinese govt

The Chinese government has urged China and Nigeria to deepen their understanding of each other. Mr. Li Hengtian, Deputy Director of the Education and Training Center of China International Communications Group (CICG) said in the process of advancing China-Nigeria cooperation, there is a yearning for more understanding of one another. Li spoke on Wednesday at the opening of the Seminar for Renowned Nigerian Commentators, in Beijing, China. He said the media is better positioned to fill the gap with diverse perspectives and narratives. He said: “Although we have achieved many results, the people of our two countries still long to understand each other more deeply: to understand the mutual radiance of the Yellow River civilization and the Nok culture, to understand the consen...

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13May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu lands in Rwanda for Africa CEO Forum

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2026.Tinubu was received by Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Village.Videos of his arrival posted by the Nigerian Television Authority on Wednesday show Tinubu descending the stairs of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft onto a red carpet at Kigali International Airport.He was welcomed by senior Rwandan officials, inspected a guard of honour, and greeted Nigerian and Rwandan dignitaries before proceeding in a convoy.The two leaders walked together along a ceremonial red carpet lined with honour guards before moving indoors for bilateral discussions.They were later seen seated side by side in a formal meeting room flanked by the flags of Nigeria and Rwanda.The two-day Africa CEO ...

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13May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nurses Week: INEC unveils plans to strengthen staff healthcare, welfare

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has unveiled plans by the Commission to strengthen healthcare services and improve staff welfare. Prof. Amupitan disclosed this at the grand finale of the 2026 International Nurses Week celebration held at the INEC Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, 12th May 2026, with the theme: “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”INEC boss plans include the renovation of existing clinic facilities and the acquisition of a bigger healthcare centre for employees.He said the decision followed reports on the poor condition of the Commission’s clinic facilities, adding that due process for renovation had already commenced.“Just a few days ago, I was told of the poor condition of our clinic, and I imme...

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13May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Mambilla: Court Sentences Ex Minister To 75 Years

Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been sentenced to 75 years’ imprisonment over corruption linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects.Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High convicted Mamman on a 12-count charge on Wednesday. The trial judge also held that the prison terms would run consecutively, bringing the total sentence to 75 years.Justice Omotosho further ordered that the jail term would begin from the day the convict is arrested.The judge also directed all security agencies to arrest Mamman wherever he is found.The court equally ordered that all monies and properties recovered from the former minister be forfeited to the Federal Government, while directing him to refund the outstanding balance from the alleged N22bn linked to the Mambilla and Zunge...

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13May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Trump to visit China for trade, other discussions

US President, Donald Trump is expected to visit China this week.The visit is coming about 10 years after his first visit to China in 2017.China's leader Xi Jinping will host his American counterpart in Beijing.According to the itinerary, the reception, including a stop inside Zhongnanhai, the rarefied compound where China's top leadership lives and works.Donald Trump will be reminded of his last visit in 2017 – he was wooed hard, complete with dinner inside the Forbidden City, an honour no US president before him had received. The agenda of the meeting between the two world powers, as expected, will include thorny issues like Iran, trade, technology and Taiwan.Compared to Trump's first visit in 2017, a lot has changed as China has become stronger and far more assertive. Today, W...

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13May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FEDUGAM Rivers 2026 kicksoff Saturday as Organisers conclude football draws

By Victor Okoye The organisers of the 6th Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM) Rivers 2026 on Tuesday conducted draws for the football event at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five teams will compete in the tournament, with defending champions TETFUND receiving a bye into the semi-finals.National Library will face UBEC in Group A, while NECO will take on the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) in Group B.The best losing team from the group stage will play TETFUND in the semi-finals.Winners of Groups A and B will clash in the second semi-final to determine the finalists. The football final is scheduled for May 23 at Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers.FEDUGAM Rivers 2026 will hold from May 16 to May ...

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12May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Delete my name from your register’, frontline Gombe House of Reps aspirant quits APC

‘GombeA frontline All Progressive Party (APC) aspirant in the race to represent Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, has resigned his membership of the party.In a worried but brief letter to his Billiri South Ward Chairman, Billiri LGA of Gombe State, dated 6th May, 2026 and made available to our correspondent, five days after, Rambi explained that the resignation takes immediate effect. "Kindly delete my name from your register of membership and data base forthwith", he ordered.Investigation by our correspondent revealed that Rambi and several other aspirants who had been in the APC for quite some time, had earlier felt bitterly betrayed by the party after a new entrant, Ali Isa JC, the current representative and immediate past Minorit...

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12May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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BREAKING: Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo dies at 40

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of popular actor Alex Ekubo at the age of 40. The tragic news was confirmed on Tuesday by several of his colleagues in the film industry, many of whom took to social media to express shock, grief, and disbelief over the actor’s passing. Actor Mofe Duncan reacted emotionally to the development, describing the news as heartbreaking. “Oh Alex! Oh dear God, why?” he wrote. Similarly, Bolanle Ninalowo extended prayers to Ekubo’s family and loved ones, while lamenting the painful loss. “Rest on Alex. May God heal your family and us all,” Ninalowo stated. Another Nollywood actor, Godwin Nnadiekwe, said he was struggling to come to terms with the devastating news, describing Ekubo as a rare talent whose d...

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12May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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LGAN set for 3rd Interclub Golf Championship in Port Harcourt

By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is set to host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will be held at the Port Harcourt Club 1928 Golf Section. The tournament is sanctioned by the R&A and recognised as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event. First Bank of Nigeria Limited is one of the major sponsors of the four-day championship, amongst other corporate partners. The championship would attract lady golfers from clubs nationwide, with all LGAN-affiliated golf clubs across Nigeria expected to participate. Lami Onayi Ahmed, President of LGAN, said the championship would promote friendship, discipline, and ...

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11May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG takes steps to tackle regional ImbalanceImbalance

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government is to commence nationwide technical validation workshops aimed at shaping a comprehensive framework for balanced and inclusive regional development. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the workshops, organised by the Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will hold across the six geopolitical zones to address regional disparities. The statement was jointly signed Mr Sani Datti, Head, Information and Public Relations in MRD and Ms Christabel Chanda Ginsberg, Public Engagement, Outreach & Partnerships Lead, UNDP According to the statement, the workshops scheduled to start May 11 aim to refine the draft National Regional Development Policy (NRDP) 2026–203...

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11May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Amb. Cleo Nelson-Adoga Empowers Nyanya Market Women with ₦400,000 Grants, Extends ₦50,000 Soft Support to Over 25 Beneficiaries in FCT

By Genesis Ogiri, Abuja In a remarkable demonstration of grassroots empowerment and community development, philanthropist and humanitarian advocate, Ambassador Cleo Nelson-Adoga, has launched a soft grants intervention programme for market women at Nyanya Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aimed at strengthening small-scale trading and improving household economic stability. The initiative, implemented under the Rise and Thrive Humanitarian Foundation, attracted a large gathering of traders, community leaders, and beneficiaries, who described the programme as a timely intervention amid rising economic pressures affecting informal sector operators across the FCT. The outreach, which coincided with her birthday anniversary on May 9, 2026, was transformed into a platfo...

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11May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Philanthropist Cleo Nelson-Adoga Empowers Nyanya Market Women with ₦400,000 Grants, Extends ₦50,000 Support to Over 25 Beneficiaries

By Genesis Ogiri - Abuja In a significant gesture of grassroots empowerment and community development, philanthropist and humanitarian advocate, Ambassador Cleo Nelson-Adoga, has launched a soft grants intervention programme for market women at Nyanya Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aimed at strengthening small-scale trading and improving household economic stability. The initiative, implemented under the Rise and Thrive Humanitarian Foundation, attracted a large gathering of traders, community leaders, and beneficiaries, who described the programme as a timely intervention amid rising economic pressures affecting informal sector operators across the FCT. The outreach which coincided with her birthday anniversary on May 9, 2026, transformed the celebration into...

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