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Yoruba Leaders Unite To Drive Modern Farming, Enhance Security, and Preserve Heritage At Omoluabi Lecture
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Yoruba Leaders Unite To Drive Modern Farming, Enhance Security, and Preserve Heritage At Omoluabi Lecture

Leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and community representatives from across Yorubaland convened at the NUJ Press Centre in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on August 3, 2025, for a significant sensitization lecture titled “Embracing Progress: Modern Farming, Security, and the True Origins of the Yoruba People,” organized by the Omoluabi Family Foundation. The event highlighted a collective call to action to harness modern agricultural techniques for economic growth, fortify security for rural communities, and deepen understanding of Yoruba cultural heritage as essential pillars for the region’s sustainable development. Yeye Victoria Omodara, President of the Omoluabi Family Foundation, set the tone by emphasizing agriculture as the cornerstone for progress. “Modern agriculture is ...
2027 : Nasarawa Central Constituents endorse Dr. Danyaro for second term in office over outstanding performance.
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2027 : Nasarawa Central Constituents endorse Dr. Danyaro for second term in office over outstanding performance.

"… as she rolled out two years achievements, commissions water projects, distributes fertilizers, hold town hall meeting, assures of better days ahead…" ……… State Accountant General Dr Musa Ahmed hails Dr. Danyaro's stewardship in the last two years, commissions her project. The Member Representing Nasarawa Central Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Hajarat Danyaro Ibrahim has unveiled her achievements over the past two years in office to her constituents. The Only Female Lawmaker in Nasarawa State who captured and itemized all her achievements in a book document titled "Seeing is Believing" gave in details all the projects she personally executed and those she lobbied for, programs, policies and empowerment among others with a facts based pictures for...
Uchenna Eze Bags U.S. Doctorate, Urges Nigerians to Invest in Land as Esthington Properties Launches Promo Sale
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Uchenna Eze Bags U.S. Doctorate, Urges Nigerians to Invest in Land as Esthington Properties Launches Promo Sale

By Genesis ogiri The National Merit Award House, Maitama, came alive with grandeur as Ambassador Dr. Uchenna Eze, Managing Director of Esthington Links Limited and Chairman of the Esthington Group of Companies, was conferred with an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Real Estate Management by the prestigious British American Open University, California. The landmark event drew dignitaries from across Nigeria and the international community, affirming Dr. Eze’s place among Africa’s foremost business leaders and humanitarian icons. A visionary entrepreneur and trailblazer in Nigeria’s real estate sector, Dr. Eze’s recognition celebrated his outstanding contributions to housing development, innovative property solutions, and the transformation of urban landscapes nationwide. His foresight ...
YMAU 5th Extraordinary Summit to Hold at African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa
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YMAU 5th Extraordinary Summit to Hold at African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa

The stage is set for the 5th Extraordinary Summit of the Youth Model African Union (YMAU), scheduled to take place from 12th to 14th November 2025 at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit promises to be a landmark event, bringing together young leaders from across Africa’s 55 AU Member States for an immersive diplomatic and leadership experience. Convened by the Centre for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) regional office Addis Ababa, Model AU Ethiopia, the Ethiopia Youth Dialogue for Peace and Bahai International Organization, the summit is designed to mirror the structure and operations of the African Union where young Africans ste...
What will Great Ogboru bring to ADC in Delta State ?
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What will Great Ogboru bring to ADC in Delta State ?

Great Ovedje Ogboru is a Nigerian businessman and politician who was the gubernatorial candidate for the Alliance of Democracy, AD, the Democratic Peoples' Party DPP and the Labour Party in the 2003, 2007 and 2015 Delta State governorship elections. He was also the gubernatorial nominee for the All Progressives Congress APC in the 2019 . His entrance into the ADC has been generating lots of comments. What does his coming to the party portends? Born on 10 April 1958 in Port Harcourt and received his early education at Municipal Primary School, Port Harcourt but ended up at Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli while his post primary was at the popular Government College, Ughelli, from 1971 to 1975. He started his career as a classroom teacher while he studied to obtained an external adv...
2027 : Akwanga North APC stakeholders agree to endorse President Tinubu, Gov. Sule for Senate, Reps Umaru, Hon. Ven-Bawa for second term.
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2027 : Akwanga North APC stakeholders agree to endorse President Tinubu, Gov. Sule for Senate, Reps Umaru, Hon. Ven-Bawa for second term.

"… hails Akwanga North representative at the State Assembly Hon. Ven-Bawa for outstanding performance…" Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwanga North State Constituency of Nasarawa State have agreed to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term and Gov. Abdullahi Sule for Senate come 2027 in a date to be announced soon. They have also agreed to endorse Hon. Dr. Jeremiah Umaru, member representing Akwanga/Nassarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency and Hon. Larry Ven-Bawa representative of Akwanga North at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly over their purposeful and quality representations. Hon. Mohammed B. Sameel, the Convener/Coordinator of APC Stakeholders of the area made this known while reading the stakeholders resolutions during it ...
Utopia Bath and Kitchen Shines as Top Exhibitor at Africa International Housing Show in Abuja
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Utopia Bath and Kitchen Shines as Top Exhibitor at Africa International Housing Show in Abuja

By Victor Okoye Utopia Bath and Kitchen, a leading provider of premium bathroom and kitchen solutions, emerged as the top exhibitor at the 2025 Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), held in Abuja. The company captivated audiences with its sleek product designs, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to sustainable living. The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) has been described as the best in Africa in terms of Calibre of Participants, Exhibitors, Government Agencies, Real Estate Brokers and Professionals which are drawn annually from not less than 20 Countries. Held annually, the AHIS is the continent’s largest housing and construction event, drawing thousands of stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, including developers, architects, policymakers, and invest...
President Trump Reiterates US’ Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Sahara
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President Trump Reiterates US’ Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Sahara

United States President Donald Trump has reaffirmed support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, saying a Moroccan autonomy plan for the territory was the sole solution to the disputed region, state news agency MAP reported on Saturday. According to MAP, in a felicitation message to HM King Mohammed VI in commemoration of the Throne Day of the Kingdom of Morocco, President Trump reiterates US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, adding that support for Moroccan autonomy proposal is the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute. "I also reiterate that the United States recognises Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and supports Morocco's serious, credible and realistic autonomy proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution t...
‎INTELLIGENCE GATHERING: IGP STRENGTHENS NPF TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT (NPF-TIU)‎…..‎Harps on Intelligence-Led Policing for Effective Crime Prevention‎
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‎INTELLIGENCE GATHERING: IGP STRENGTHENS NPF TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT (NPF-TIU)‎…..‎Harps on Intelligence-Led Policing for Effective Crime Prevention‎

‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, in a bid to bolster the fight against violent crimes across the country and boost the intelligence gathering prowess of the Force, has acquired state-of-the-art technological devices and applications for the Technical Intelligence Unit ( TIU) to aid them in crime detection, prevention and swift arrest of criminals.‎‎Similarly, the IGP has also directed the commencement of comprehensive training programs for personnel of the Force’s Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) in line with global intelligence standards. These rigorous training programs are designed to equip them with the prerequisite knowledge to operate the newly deployed technologies, ensuring the Force remains adaptable and capable in the face of evolving c...
Ongoing : Closure of Radio Station ::…’Thread with Caution’….NUJ advises Gov. Bago….AI Berates his action ..NGO knocks governor
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Ongoing : Closure of Radio Station ::…’Thread with Caution’….NUJ advises Gov. Bago….AI Berates his action ..NGO knocks governor

Following the directive from the Niger State Governor , Mohammed Umaru Bago, that order the closure of Badeggi FM Radio Station for allegedly inciting violence, the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) has advised him to be cautious and not send the wrong signal. In the same vein Amnesty International ( AI ) strongly condemns the action describing it as 'lawless and repressive order ' Also Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC) Minna strongly condemn the purported order . it states that "the alleged reason for this move is the claim that the radio station incited the public to rebellion against the government is not tenable. We view this harsh and punitive action as an attempt to gag the press from performing its constitutional and professional responsibility. ...
Ghanaian President Reaffirms Commitment to ECOWAS Protocols as Nigeria’s Special Envoy Visits Accra
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Ghanaian President Reaffirms Commitment to ECOWAS Protocols as Nigeria’s Special Envoy Visits Accra

President John Mahama of Ghana has assured Nigerians that xenophobia has no place in Ghana, This is as he reaffirmed his country’s commitment to the principles of regional integration and peaceful coexistence. In a statement issued by Dr. Magnus EzeSpecial Assistant on Communication and New Media Office of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mahama gave the assurance when he received a Nigerian government delegation led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at the Presidential Palace in Accra. The statement reads in parts: “He emphasized that Ghana remains committed to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Protocols, especially those relating to the free movement of persons, goods, and services within the region. ...
INEC announces August 18 date for resumption of Nationwide voter registration, Targets Early Preparation for 2027 Polls
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INEC announces August 18 date for resumption of Nationwide voter registration, Targets Early Preparation for 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced August 18 2025 date for the resumption of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to a statement released on the Commission’s official X handle on Friday, the exercise will start with an online pre-registration phase on INEC’s portal [cvr.inecnigeria.org] allowing eligible Nigerians to initiate the process from the comfort of their homes. “One week later, on August 25, physical registration will commence at INEC offices in all 774 local government areas, as well as other designated centers nationwide.” INEC said the CVR will offer citizens the opportunity to register as new voters, update their voter details, and replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The commission...
Zoo worker killed by tiger in Jerusalem
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Zoo worker killed by tiger in Jerusalem

A zoo worker in Jerusalem has died after being attacked by a tiger which had escaped from its enclosure.Uriel Nuri died from injuries he sustained during a "behind-the-scenes tour" for visitors on Friday morning, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo said.The zoo said it was working with Israeli police to investigate how the big cat escaped into the courtyard where the 36-year-old was working.The site is now closed to visitors.Mr Nuri was rushed to the trauma unit at Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem for urgent treatment after sustaining extensive injuries to his upper body."After prolonged resuscitation efforts, the team was forced to declare him dead," Hadassah Medical Center said."The hospital staff is accompanying his family at this difficult time and shares in their grief."Located in south-wes...
Footage shows jihadist group capturing Burkina Faso army base -BBC
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Footage shows jihadist group capturing Burkina Faso army base -BBC

We’ve verified footage shared online by fighters from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), one of Africa’s deadliest militant groups and affiliated with al-Qaeda, showing their assault on a Burkinabe military base near the town of Dargo in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Nord region.The jihadist group has been involved in a long-running insurgency against the Russian-backed military junta which seized power in 2022 amid a wave of coups in the West African Sahel region.The videos show multiple phases of the assault with large numbers of fighters seen approaching the base on motorbikes, firing their machine guns, and later moving freely in the camp once resistance has collapsed. Two dead Burkinabe soldiers are visible, though residents report that around 50 were killed in the attack on 28 Jul...
CeProd Leadership Summit 2025: A Call for Reform, Integrity, and Impactful Leadership
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CeProd Leadership Summit 2025: A Call for Reform, Integrity, and Impactful Leadership

The Centre for Public Service Productivity and Development (CeProd) successfully convened its 2025 Leadership Summit, Membership Induction, and Honorary Doctorate Award Ceremony on July 26, 2025, at the prestigious University of Lagos.  Under the theme "Rebuilding a Productive Nation: Strategic Leadership for National Renewal," the event attracted an impressive assembly of scholars, policymakers, and business leaders, all united to envision a prosperous future for Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director-General of CeProg, Dr Chris Egbu and made available to the media in Abuja. According to Egbu, the Summit in partnership with Crown University International Chartered Inc. USA and the Association of Pension Desk Practitioners of Nigeria (ASSOPEP), feat...
CSO adminishes women to put God first in their marriages
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CSO adminishes women to put God first in their marriages

By reporter The Founder of a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Girl Yesterday, the Woman today (GYWT), Dr Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac has urged women to put God first in their marriages. Godwin-Isaac made the call during her 10th marriage anniversary in Abuja. She advised women to also resist competition and the lures of money as conditions for love. "My message to people out there is that in everything that you must do, God should be the centre of your home. "I didn't marry for money, I didn't marry because my peers are getting married or my mates were getting married. "I married when God chose a husband for me and I decided to say God , you are welcome into my home, you are the pillar "You are the centre of my home, come take the way. So that's what I have lear...
NITDA boss, others admonish youths to support Tinubu, make Nigeria great
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NITDA boss, others admonish youths to support Tinubu, make Nigeria great

The Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, has called on civil societies and youths to support President Bola Tinubu to make Nigeria greater among the Committee of Nations.Abdullahi made the call during a plenary session at the 1st Civil Society Summit on Civil Democracy and National Development  in Abuja on Thursday.The Summit with the theme, “Civil Society, Democracy and Governance Reforms: Building Sustainable Partnership and National Development” was organised by National Civil Society Council of Nigeria.According to the NITDA boss, there is need to build a collective ambition, and collective leadership to achieve that ambition, stressing that everyone should have a role to play.“To reimagine the social contract betwe...
From “Ghana Must Go” To “Nigerians Must Go”: The Irony Of A Prodigal Nation By Alaba Abdulrazak
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From “Ghana Must Go” To “Nigerians Must Go”: The Irony Of A Prodigal Nation By Alaba Abdulrazak

There is an unsettling symmetry in the recent Ghanaian protests, demanding the expulsion of Nigerians from their country—an echo that reverberates from the bitter memory of 1983, when over a million Ghanaians were unceremoniously expelled from Nigeria in the notorious “Ghana Must Go” saga. That traumatic episode, once authored by Nigeria, now returns in reverse, with Nigeria suffering the indignities of resentment and rejection across Africa and beyond. This poignant irony transcends the realm of migration or mere social discord; it stands as a sobering censure of Nigeria’s protracted leadership debacle. Let us revisit history. At independence in 1960, the world regarded Nigeria with optimism. Alongside nations like China, India, and Brazil, Nigeria was counted among those destin...
Investors Sue FCT Minister Over Land Revocation in Abuja Free Zone
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Investors Sue FCT Minister Over Land Revocation in Abuja Free Zone

*$639 Million Investment at Risk as Plaintiffs Allege Illegal Interference, Seek Presidential Intervention A group of investors operating under the Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging the legality of recent administrative decisions by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike. The suit centers on the Minister's alleged interference in the Abuja Free Trade Zone’s activities, culminating in the revocation of land designated for the development of the Abuja Technology Village. According to a statement issued by the group, which includes both foreign and indigenous investors, the suit (No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1539/2025) seeks to nullify the revocation of land that had been earmarked by President...
Alao To Makinde: Running Multiple Budgets Since 2019 Undermines Fiscal Prudence, Invites Sharp Practice In Oyo State
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Alao To Makinde: Running Multiple Budgets Since 2019 Undermines Fiscal Prudence, Invites Sharp Practice In Oyo State

Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former gubernatorial aspirant, has sharply criticized Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, for persistently running multiple budgets since taking office in 2019 - a practice he says undermines fiscal discipline and invites corruption. Reacting to the recently approved N299.8 billion supplementary budget passed by the State House of Assembly, Alao in a press release from his media office stated that this repeated supplementation inflates budgetary figures beyond reason and complicates transparent management of public funds. "Since Governor Makinde assumed office in May 2019, his administration has routinely requested and secured supplementary budgets alongside the annual approved budgets," Alao said. ...