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Abuja set to host Yoruba cultural festival 2025

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Abuja Yoruba Community has announced the date for its cultural festival for 2025. According to a statement from the group, the event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development in the Central Business District (CBD) of Abuja. “The Yoruba Cultural Festival aims to bring together Yoruba sons and daughters residing in Abuja and its environs, to reconnect with our cultural roots, showcase the beauty of our traditions, and foster unity, peace, and progress among our people. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performances; Yoruba culinary experience and craft exhibitions. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultur...

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7Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dr. Ogwus to Share Stage with Dangote, Burna Boy, Okonjo-Iweala at Africa Peace Icons 2025.

By Genesis ogiri KIGALI, RWANDA — In a landmark gathering of Africa’s most influential leaders and transformative change-makers, EUR ING Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, a globally recognized engineer and community development advocate, has been named among the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa for the year 2025. The prestigious award will be conferred during a high-level summit taking place from 4th to 6th July 2025 at the iconic Marriott Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Themed “Honoring Those Who Lead, Innovate, and Transform Africa,” this pan-African forum convenes a dynamic constellation of leaders from across sectors—public service, private enterprise, philanthropy, sports, and the arts—who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to peacebuilding, sustainable development, and continental unity...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Let’s pray for troops, be our brothers’ keeper – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits. The President, who observed the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that the security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top the prayer list, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. “We should remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable in the spirit of the season, which is sacrifice. “We must unite, remain our brothers’ keeper, and give to our neighbours. We should show love to everyone. “We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe. They are making sacrifices in the challenges that we face from ter...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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United Athletics Series end in Lagos

Over 500 students from schools across the local government and local council development area of lagos participated in a one day United athletics series The series put together by Culture Rush in collaboration with school games , LASUBEB, and the lagos State Sports Commission was to discover talents in the track and field event for both lagos State and the country at large The series, which took place at the unilag sports Centre stadium of the University of Lagos, saw participants compete in 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 4×400 meters relay and long jump in the boys and girls category Organiser of the championshipAdeyemi Egbeoluwa says the decision to embark on the event was for early discovery of talents at the grassroots level who would be nurtured to take over from the a...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police hunt yahoo boy after lover found dead in Bayelsa hotel

The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspected Internet fraudster after the body of an unidentified young girl was found in a hotel in the Igbogene area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.The incident was said to have happened on Saturday. It was gathered that the deceased lodged in the hotel with the fleeing young man suspected to be an Internet fraudster popularly known as Yahoo boy.A source said that a few minutes after the pair lodged in the hotel, the suspected Yahoo boy left the deceased behind.The hotel manager discovered the lifeless body of the girl and reported the incident at the Igbogene Divisional Police Headquarters.“The lifeless body of a young girl was found in a hotel at Igbogene on Saturday leaving the area in confusion.“She lodged in the hotel wi...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSUK Begins Digitization of Ph.D Dissertations, Emphasizes Originality.

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has commenced the digitization of all Ph.D dissertations and theses from its School of Postgraduate Studies. This significant development was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, during a dinner organized by the Class of 2023/2024 Ph.D Students of the Department of Business Administration in Abuja over the weekend. Professor Sa'adatu, who is a Fellow of UNESCO, ACLS, and FIIP, highlighted that the digitization initiative will enhance the global visibility of NSUK's doctoral research. She stressed the importance of originality in their academic pursuits, urging students to avoid plagiarism and to strive for meaningful contributions that will positively impact the nation. The Vice-Chancellor who also thanked the ...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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New Gombe State Secretariat: Govt spent N1.8b renting offices in three years… HoCS

The Head of Civil Service of Gombe State, Ahmed Kasimu Abdullahi, has showered praises to the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, over his determination to end the billions of naira being spent in renting office spaces for State Government's Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA's). The State Governor has recently flagged off the construction of a morden State Secretariat worth over N68.58b in the State capital and the Head of Civil Service commended the Governor for taking the bull by the horns after about three decades without a functional State Secretariat since the creation of the State in 1996. Ahmed Kasimu revealed to journalists in an interview that in the last three years alone, the State Government spent nothing less than N600m each year for renting office spaces fo...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Midterm performance: CRID President felicitates Otu, Odey

The President of Cross Riverians in the Diaspora (CRID) Christopher Lekan, on behalf of his organization, has sent felicitation to the governor, Prince Bassey Otu and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on the milestone recorded within the first two years in office, amidst paucity of funds from the federal allocation. Lekan said, the feats so recorded within the last two years are not only transformative but, a display of visionary stewardship which has tremendously impacted on the citizenry, both at home and in the diaspora. His words: "In this short time, your administration has not only delivered tangible improvements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment, but has also taken the historic step of establishing the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRI...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CRHIS: Otu’s wife enrolls 500 vulnerable elders

Determined to leverage the welfare of the elderly, Wife of the Cross River governor, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has offered sponsorship through the enrollment of 500 senior citizens aged 70 and above, into the State Health Insurance Scheme (CRSHIS), covering their premiums for the next two years. The intervention, which targets vulnerable elders across the 18 local government areas of the state, was confirmed by the Director General of Cross River Health Insurance Agency, Chief Godwin Iyala, during a telephone interview. According to Iyala, the First Lady has already made full financial commitment to cover the 500 beneficiaries, demonstrating a significant milestone in her humanitarian outreach. His words: This is a profoundly impactful initiative. By prioritizing our elderly po...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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105 COMMUNITIES IN 17 LGA’S IN NIGER ARE PRUNE TO SERIOUS FLOODING BETWEEN JULY TO SEPTEMBER –NSEMA

Niger State Emergency Management Agency NSEMA has assured of a coordinated action plan to mitigate the effects of flood disaster on the victims while declaring that 8 local governments consisting of 90 communities are clarified under high risk between April to June this year in Niger state. The Agency Director General Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah made this known at the NSEMA 2025 Flood Preparedness and Response Campaign Stakeholders Engagement with the theme: Building Resilience and Capacity for Flood Management held in Minna. Baba Arah who was represented by the Director, Relief and Rehabilitation, Garba Salisu added that between July and September 2025 about 105 communities from 17 local councils will experience very serious flood while October and November 3 local governments consi...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria is Shifting Towards Self-Reliance in Military Hardware – Defence Minister

The Honorable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, was on a two-days working visit to key military institutions which includes Nigerian Defense Academy, Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical Services Limited (BETSL) and Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) all in Kaduna State. The Minister was accompanied by high-ranking officers including Major General M.L.D. Saraso, The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division; Major General A.K. Ibrahim, The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy and Air Vice Marshal Sani Labaran Rabe, Commandant of AFIT, along with other senior military officers. Speaking to journalists at the end of the visits, the Ministerrevealed that Nigeria is steadily moving from dependence on for...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CRHA recommends styrofoam, foil paper ban

In view of its potential health risks, Cross River House of Assembly has proposed a ban on the use of Styrofoam and foil paper for packaging food in the state. The Lawmakers who expressed concerns over the potential health risks associated with using foil materials especially when exposed to high temperatures, called on the state government to mandate the Environmental Task Force Agency to enforce the ban. The House had adopted the prayers of the Member representing Yala 2 State Constituency, Hon Ogiji Martins Achadu, who sponsored the motion at plenary. In the motion, Achadu noted that, Styrofoam, a lightweight plastic material commonly used for food packaging and disposable containers is made from polystyrene, a petroleum-based product which is hazardous to health. Achadu sa...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cross River gets substantive Accountant, Surveyor Generals

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has officially inaugurated substantive Accountant General and Surveyor General of the State. They are Dr. Glory Effiong as the substantive Accountant General and Surv. Patrick Bassey as the Surveyor General of the state. Speaking at the ceremony which took place at the State Executive Chambers, Calabar, Otu disclosed that their appointments are in alliance with his policy to working with individuals who are tested, trusted and committed to excellence. He noted that both appointees have demonstrated strong character, knowledge, and perseverance in their past assignments. “These offices," the governor explained, "come with great responsibilities." Continuing, Otu said, "for the Surveyor General, we are entering a more demanding era in ...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Eid-el-Kabir: UN Envoy joins Gov Inuwa, Emir of Gombe during prayers

The United Nations Assistant Secretary General and Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, was among Muslim faithfuls who joined Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, in observing this year's Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Central Eid Ground, Gombe, Friday morning. The two raka’at congregational prayer, which marked the beginning of the Eid festivities, was led by the Deputy Chief Imam of Gombe Central Mosque, Ustaz Aliyu Hammari. The Governor participated in the prayers alongside his guest, Mohammed Fall, the UN Envoy in Nigeria, key Government functionaries, traditional rulers as well as other special guests. This year’s Eid celebration was peacefully marked by a heightened sense of safety and crowd control by the Police...

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5Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Award: PIA ensured optimum productivity in petroleum ministry – Perm Sec.

The Permanent Secretary, MPR. Dr Vitalis Obi (9th left) in a group photograph with the 2024 Retirees of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources during the send-forth ceremony. By Emmanuella Anokam Dr Vitalis Obi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, says the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has brought out the best in the staff of the ministry going by their outstanding performance and high level of productivity they have exhibited. Obi said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2025 ministerial recognition and award presentation to outstanding 2024 retirees and exceptional staff of the ministry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ministerial Awards Committee (MASCO) presented meritorious awards and huge gifts to its 25 officials who successfully compl...

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4Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Information Minister commends VON, tasks media on promotion of unity

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has lauded Voice of Nigeria (VON) for initiating a Forum for open dialogue and deliberations to get feedback on security issues in the country.Idris also tasked the media on patriotic journalism and promotion of unity among the various ethnic groups in the country.The Minister stated this during his address at the 2025 Voice of Nigeria’s (VON) Forum on Tuesday in Abuja.The event with the theme, “Renewed Hope Agenda: Citizen Engagement and National Security” was organised by VON with support from the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.“This Forum is a space that VON has initiated for open dialogue, deliberation, collaboration and strategic reflection.“It is a platform where...

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3Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CSHEEH celebrates 10 years of impact, calls for support to meet underprivileged needs

By Victor Okoye The Centre for School Health, Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH), an Abuja-based non-governmental organisation, has called for more support to enable organisation meet the various needs in uderserved and underprivileged schools and communities. The Executive Director and Founder, CSHEEH, Dr Folasade Olusola Momoh at the 10th anniversary of the organisation in Abuja, said the support would enable the organisation to continue to champion personal hygiene, school health education, and environmental sanitation across Nigeria and beyond. Reflecting on the journey, Momoh described it as both "exciting and challenging," noting that funding had remained a significant hurdle in achieving the organisation’s ambitious goals. "Well, it's been quite exciting and a...

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3Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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British-Nigerian Actor Junior Afolabi Salokun (JR) Sets Sights on Nollywood Roles that Transcend Borders

Junior Afolabi Salokun(JR), an actor and model whose powerful screen presence and magnetic charisma have been lighting up stages and screens alike. Born and raised in London on the 16th August. This talented British-Nigerian actor, is eager to make his mark in Nollywood, Nigeria's thriving film industry. With a passion for storytelling and a desire to bridge cultural divides, Salokun dreams of landing roles that will resonate with audiences worldwide. "I'm drawn to stories that explore the complexities of human experience," Salokun said. "I believe Nollywood offers a unique platform to share African narratives with the world, while also celebrating our rich cultural heritage." Salokun's acting career has already seen him appear in Supacell NETFLIX, Bluestory BBC/PARAMOUNT and oth...

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Araba Of Ibadanland Calls For Patience, Praises Gov. Makinde’s Support For Isese Religion At 2025 Ifa Day Festival

The Araba and Oluisese of Ibadanland, Chief Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, has urged adherents of Ifa to cultivate patience and perseverance as essential virtues for spiritual growth and a fulfilling life. Speaking at this year’s Ifa and Orisa festival organized by Odegbola Traditional Global Services, the Araba emphasized that Ifa teachings promote honesty, integrity, and justice, which foster harmonious relationships and social cohesion within the community. “The festival reminds us all of the need to maintain balance between the forces of heaven and earth, which leads to good health, wisdom, and overall well-being,” Odegbola said. The annual festival began Friday, May 30, 2025, with Osun and Egungun celebrations. Additional events include cleanliness and appeasement rituals ded...

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2Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CRHIS: Otu’s wife enrolls 500 vulnerable elders

Determined to leverage the welfare of the elderly, Wife of the Cross River governor, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has offered sponsorship through the enrollment of 500 senior citizens aged 70 and above, into the State Health Insurance Scheme (CRSHIS), covering their premiums for the next two years. The intervention, which targets vulnerable elders across the 18 local government areas of the state, was confirmed by the Director General of Cross River Health Insurance Agency, Chief Godwin Iyala, during a telephone interview. According to Iyala, the First Lady has already made full financial commitment to cover the 500 beneficiaries, demonstrating a significant milestone in her humanitarian outreach. His words: This is a profoundly impactful initiative. By prioritizing our elderly po...

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