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24Sep By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Chinedu Ogwus Advocates for Climate-Smart Investment at Africa–UK Conference in London

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...

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23Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cross-border collaboration, data accuracy, key to unlock Africa’s natural resources-Okwuosa

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...

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22Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Chinedu Ogwus Bags Africa–UK Best Procurement Practices Award in London, Champions Green Trade and Climate-Smart Investment

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...

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21Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Polio survivor seeks system for rehab, empowerment, accessibility

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...

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20Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bayelsa set to Host National Bodybuilding Championship in October

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...

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20Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Church blesses FCT residents with free medical outreach

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...

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20Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Miss NANS Nigeria peace pageant set to debut

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...

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19Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tinubu And Wike Have Now Activated The Assassination Plot Against Me- Sowore

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...

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19Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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OYECDO President Chinedu Ogwus Leads Global Call for Youth-Led Peace on UN Day

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...

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18Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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First Lady aids vulnerable groups in Sokoto

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...

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18Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Church of Nigeria Creates 15 New Dioceses

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...

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17Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Food Vendors Registration Council Of Nigeria trains 500 Officers 

By NAN The Food Vendors Registration Council of Nigeria has successfully trained over 500 of it's Staff Officers, to properly equip and prepare them to ensure compliance on the best standard practices of Food Safety and Hygiene in the country. The National Coordinator of the Council, Amb. Dr. Jonah Nicholas Karimu, during the closing ceremony and passing out parade of the newly trained officers, said after going through the professional training exercise, a great responsibility is now on them to be good ambassadors of the council. Amb. Dr. Karimu also tasked the officers to avoid acts against the ethics and code of conduct in order to achieve the effective implementation of the laudable project for the benefits of all Nigerians.  He urged all interested youths in Nig...

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16Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FENAC Secure Solutions Partners South African Firm to Revolutionize Smart Living in Nigeria

By Victor Okoye FENAC Secure Solutions, a leading provider of advanced home automation systems in West Africa, has entered into a strategic partnership with NICE Automation Systems, a South African-based manufacturer, to transform smart living and security solutions in Nigeria. The collaboration is aimed at scaling up the deployment of intelligent gate and door automation technologies across homes and commercial properties in the country, offering improved safety, convenience, and power-efficiency. Speaking on the development, JaQues Van Niekerk, a representative of NICE Automation Systems, described the partnership with FENAC as a pivotal step in expanding smart infrastructure in the region. “The collaboration between NICE and FENAC Secure Solutions has already laid the grou...

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13Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Aigbefoh’s honoured in the HISTORIC PUBLIC SERVICE LECTURE SERIES AND AWARD CEREMONY

On September 13, 2025, Chronicle Business School, Abuja, in collaboration with Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel, hosted the 31st Public Service Lecture Series and Award Ceremony. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Guest Speaker Amb. Jaafaru Abdullahi Abubakar and Chairman/Special Guest of Honor, Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David AIGBEFOH, Esq. The ceremony featured the conferment of the Doctorate Degree Award in Public Administration (Honorary CAUSA) on a deserving recipient, induction of six distinguished individuals as Full Fellows and United Nations Peace Ambassadors, and presentation of other prestigious awards. The highlight of the event was the conferment of the "Man of the Year Award 2025" on Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David A...

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13Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Religious leaders harp on dialogue in fostering peace in Nigeria

Peace By Uche Bibilari The President, International Harvest School of Theology Prof. Chinyere Ilochi, says inter-religious dialogue is key to fostering lasting peace in the country. Ilochi said this on Saturday in her remarks at a seminar organised by the school. The seminar has as theme “Inter-religious Dialogue: The panacea for World Peace”. According to her, diversity in culture has made the achievement of peace in Nigeria difficult. She said that Nigeria as a country needed to use dialogue to achieve peace because it was a major way of surmounting most challenges bedeviling the country. “There is need for understanding among ourselves as well as create job opportunities for the youths, because this will help in reducing insurgency and other vices among young adult...

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13Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIPR tasks 422 inducted members to promote Nigeria’s reputation, image 

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has urged the 422 newly inducted members to promote the reputation and image of Nigeria with patriotism, sincerity and integrity. NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku, said this at the third quarter induction exercise of new members on Friday in Abuja. According to Neliaku, the inductees will be call guardians of trust in a distracted era, not only in Nigeria, but in the world as there is too much distractions everywhere in the globe. He said the induction was not just a mere ceremony rather a convenant which must be taken seriously, adding by the induction, they have made up their minds to join a community of professionals, whose essence is trust. “At a time like this when values are collapsing, when peo...

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12Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Idris celebrates Etsu Nupe at 73

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has celebrated the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar on his  73rd birthday. Idris in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, on Friday in Abuja, described Abubakar as an embodiment of peace and unity. He added that the 73-year-old traditional ruler has worked tirelessly for the development of the Nupe Kingdom, Niger as a state, and the Nigerian nation. Idris, who also holds the title, ‘Kakakin Nupe’ congratulated the revered ruler  on his 73rd birthday and 22nd year on the throne as the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers. “The Etsu Nupe is a stickler for peace and unity, who in the last 22 years has ...

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12Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cynthia Ifueko Emerges as a Leading Impactful Woman, Champions youth Empowernt

By Genesis ogiri Beneath the shimmering lights of the prestigious National Merit Award House in Maitama, Abuja, history was written as Cynthia Ifueko Obazee stepped forward to be honored among Nigeria’s Leading Impactful Women. The Day, graced by dignitaries, business icons, and national change-makers, was more than an award ceremony — it was a celebration of vision, resilience, and the power of one woman’s determination to transform lives. As Executive Director of the Grassroots Entrepreneurship Skill Acquisition Initiative (GESAII) and Lead Consultant at LUXUS Resources, Cynthia’s rise to the national spotlight was a story of grit meeting grace. Her name resonated through the grand hall, not just as an award recipient, but as a torchbearer of hope whose work has touched the lives ...

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11Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Lily Perez Ministers at COZA, Preaches God’s Love Through Worship

By Victor Okoye Gospel singer Lily Perez, on Tuesday , ministered in music at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Abuja, delivering soul-lifting praise and worship sessions. The event drew hundreds of worshippers, who sang along as Perez performed several original tracks, including Eyin Nikan, Amazing God, and You Do Mind-Blowing Things. Perez, known for her message-driven gospel music, said her songs are written to communicate God's unconditional love and grace. “The Gospel is not a threat message,” she said.“It is a love letter to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, the begotten Son of the Father.” She added that the struggles of many Nigerian Christians stem from a lack of revelation about the finished work of Christ. “The issue is not fewer prayers or short...

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10Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Association congratulates member on conferment as High Chief Akaekpuchi Onwa 1

The entire members of the Gemstone Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN), has congratulated its executive member, Chief Nwosu Johnson on his conferment as High Chief Akaekpuchi Onwa one. The congratulations message is contained in a message signed and issued by the National Executive Council (NEC), on behalf of the GMMAN, on Thursday in Abuja. The message said that the great honor was a reflection of Johnson's sterling qualities of leadership, integrity and service to humanity. According to the message, the National Executive Council, on behalf of the entire members of the GMMAN joyfully congratulate our esteemed executive member, the north central zone coordinator, High Chief Nwosu Nnadozie Johnson. "We congratulate you on your conferment as the Akaekpuchi Onwa ...

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