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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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8Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria, Brazil Deepen Cultural Ties with Akara-Acarajé Festivals, Shape-Up Nigeria Fitness Campaign

By Victor Okoye Organisers of the Akara Festival in Nigeria and the Acarajé Festival in Brazil are partnering to promote shared Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Nigerian heritage through culture, cuisine, and fitness. The Akara Festival, led by Fitnesstalkshow Communications will hold from Oct. 16 to 19 during the celebration of the World Food Day at Elekahia Stadium, Port Harcourt. It will feature culinary competitions, music, dance, traditional games and exhibitions. The festival highlights not just food, but Ankara fashion, cultural immersion, and entertainment. Mr. Soye Elekima, President of the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Nigeria (ABBFN) and representative of the IFBB Academy in Nigeria, is the organiser of the Nigerian leg of the festival. He said the Aka...

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8Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria, Brazil Deepen Cultural Ties with Akara-Acarajé Festivals, Shape-Up Nigeria Fitness Campaign

By Victor Okoye Organisers of the Akara Festival in Nigeria and the Acarajé Festival in Brazil are partnering to promote shared Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Nigerian heritage through culture, cuisine, and fitness. The Akara Festival, led by Fitnesstalkshow Communications will hold from Oct. 16 to 19 during the celebration of the World Food Day at Elekahia Stadium, Port Harcourt. It will feature culinary competitions, music, dance, traditional games and exhibitions. The festival highlights not just food, but Ankara fashion, cultural immersion, and entertainment. Mr. Soye Elekima, President of the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Nigeria (ABBFN) and representative of the IFBB Academy in Nigeria, is the organiser of the Nigerian leg of the festival. He said the Aka...

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7Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Anti-corruption measures must address systems, sanctions to succeed- Founding ED, Centre LSD

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer  The Founding Executive Director of African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), Dr Otive Igbuzor, says to effectively fight corruption, the anti-corruption measures  must address systems and sanctions.Igbuzor stated this at the 23rd Bi-Annual Leadership Lecture and Graduation Ceremony of the the Set 23 of the Centre LSD Leadership School on Saturday in Abuja. The ceremony with the theme, "Leadership and Anti-Corruption Measures" was organised by Centre LSD in Partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that not fewer than 73 students of the Set 23, among them is the former Nigerian Association of Women Journalists,  Evelyn Onyilo graduated and awarded certificates. He expl...

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7Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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IPMAN Western Zone Disassociates From Group Calling For Shutdown Over Dangote’s Petrol Distribution Plans

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western Zone, has disassociated itself from a group calling for a shutdown of operations over Dangote’s planned distribution of petroleum products. In a press release signed by Adeyemi Adepoju, IPMAN Western Caretaker Zonal Chairman, he stated that those who issued the call for the shutdown over Dangote’s planned petrol distribution are unknown to IPMAN Western Zone. He described them as illegal members operating under the voided 2009 constitution. According to him, those who released the statement on behalf of IPMAN Western Zone are impostors and have no legal right to issue such a press release. "As our new President emphasized in our recent AGM, IPMAN Western Zone is ready to work with Dangote to ease produ...

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5Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PPDC seeks restructure of education sector

The Chief Executive Officer, PPDC, Mrs Lucy Abagi during award presentation by NANS Secretariat in Abuja. By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has called on governments to take practical steps to restructure the education system to meet with current global demand. The Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), propels by the desire to have a more transparent and accountable government, said such restructuring willenable students to excel. Mrs Lucy Abagi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre, made the call in Abuja, when she received a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports, the student’s delegation presented Abagi with honorary award of excellence for her contributions in...

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5Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin’s Leadership Receives Boost At IPMAN AGM

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday in Abuja, where stakeholders from across the country reaffirmed their unwavering support for Chief (Dr.) Kolawole Adewoyin as the authentic National President, in line with the Supreme Court's judgment. The well-attended AGM served as a crucial platform for members and industry players to review IPMAN’s performance, discuss sector challenges, and outline strategic plans aimed at strengthening stability in the downstream petroleum industry. Chief Adewoyin, in his keynote address, praised members for their resilience in maintaining petroleum product distribution and ensuring nationwide energy security despite economic and regulatory pressures. “We have navigated chal...

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4Sep By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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A Life Taken: Remembering Felix Sowore Olajide

Four years ago, my immediate younger brother, Felix Sowore, was murdered in cold blood on his way back from Igbinedion University. His killers remain unidentified to this day. I still remember the call from my other brother, Akin, on that fateful Saturday morning. He struggled to hide the truth from me that Felix had been murdered, because at the time, the Muhammadu Buhari regime had me restricted to Abuja after an illegal detention and ongoing unlawful treason trial. What followed was a flurry of calls and commentaries. Some Buhari loyalists rushed to distort the narrative. A social media commentator in Benin, Jack Obinyan, who used to affix Buhari to his name, even tried to dismiss suggestions that dark forces were involved, claiming instead that “serious investigations” were ongoing...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIPSS says new industrial policy will revive sector, increase GDP

By Lucy Ogalue The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), says the new Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) will revive the sector and raise its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to at least six per cent. The NIPSS Director-General Prof. Ayo Omotayo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the sidelines of the NIP validation workshop, on Thursday in Abuja According to him, the document is designed to address long-standing challenges of industrial development in the country. Omotayo explained that unlike past industrial policies that failed at implementation, the new NIP identified key stakeholders and industrial trust centres, including development partners, with clearly defined roles and timelines. According to him, the framework also provides ...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Centre LSD to hold graduation ceremony, annual lecture Sept.6

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), will hold graduation ceremony and annual lecture for Set 23, of its Leadership School on Sept.6.Director of the Centre, Dr Umesi Emenike, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, that the event would bring together, policymakers, academia, civil society leaders and development practitioners.Emenike added that the centre would also be graduating and matriculating students, to critically examine the role of leadership in shaping Nigeria’s governance and anti-corruption agenda.He noted that the theme of the event is: “Leadership and Anti-Corruption Measures in Nigeria”.According to him, the keynote lecture will be delivered by the Executive Director of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, R...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG validates new industrial policy, targets inclusive growth, job creationPolicy

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja validated the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP), describing it as a framework to drive inclusive growth, job creation and national competitiveness. Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, said at the event that the policy marked a new covenant to reposition the economy on productivity and resilience. He said that NIP was designed to operationalise President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by transforming industrial sector into the true engine of sustainable growth and national pride. The minister explained that the policy had been subjected to wide consultations involving the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), the ac...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Scribe advocates problem posing education in Africa

The Secretary General, Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC), Manssour Bin-Mussallam. By Jacinta Nwachukwu Abuja, Sept. 4, 2025 (NAN) The Secretary General, Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC), Manssour Bin-Mussallam, has called on education authorities to redesign school curriculum to shift from problem solving to problem posing in Africa. Bin-Mussallam said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that problem posing is an educational strategy where learners create or reformulate questions from given situations or existing problems. It also serves as a teaching tool to assess understanding or as an instructional strategy to develop students’ ability to analyse information and generate their own meaningful...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASWDEN urges FG support to grow economy

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Alhaji Fatai Adisa-Ogunwale, the new National President of National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN), has solicited support of the Federal Government to effectively contribute in growing the economy. Adisa-Ogunwale made the appeal shortly after his election at the National Delegates Conference/National Executive Council Election of NASWDEN in Abuja. “We are calling on government for support. We need the support of the government. “When we get the support of the government,  it will assist us to achieve our aim, which is to contribute to the growth of the country’s economy. “If we can get the support of government through the provision of security, we can achieve it,” he said. Adisa-Ogunwale also promised ...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Plan International Nigeria advocates for gender balance in governance

The Country Director, Plan International Nigeria,Charles Emmamuzou-Usie and the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa during the 2025 Gender Inclusion Summit on Wednesday in Abuja. By Jacinta Nwachukwu Plan International Nigeria has emphasised the urgent need for gender balance in governance, stating that women and girls continue to be excluded from key policy and decision-making processes. The Country Director of the organisation, Charles Emmamuzou-Usie, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, on the sidelines of the Gender Inclusion Summit. “Why equality for girls? Every day, through our policies and decisions, women and girls are being left behind, in education, healthcare, and financial inclusion,” he said. He noted ...

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3Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG tasks Information Commissioners on partnership with ICPC to fight corruption

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris (middle); Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (6th from right); Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr. Mohammed Bulama, (4th from right); the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare (6th from left); the Director General, Voice of Nigeria, (4th from left) and State Commissioners of Information, at a Roundtable Engagement on Agenda Setting for Strategic Integration organised by the ICPC in Abuja on Wednesday. By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has called on State Commissioners of Information to join hands with Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offenc...

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