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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ESV IKENNA LANSAR AGHAJI SWORN IN AS NEW INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OF XJAYS

Marist Bothers' Juniorate Old Boys Association (XJAYS) has been sworn in as the new International President, ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji FNIVS. FCAI. The swearing in with his EXCO members took place at the school premises at Uturu in Abia State. In his acceptance speech, he promised to improve on what his predecessors had done and take the Association to a higher level. Financial stability at the International level, promising acquisition of income generating properties for the Association, improved visibility, and better commitment of the elected EXCO Members. Ikenna hit the ground running with his team as promised, slating his first EXCO meeting the following day without delay. The EXCO members elected are: President - ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji Secretary - Dr. Christoph...

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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ESV IKENNA LANSAR AGHAJI SWORN IN AS NEW INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OF XJAYS

Marist Bothers' Juniorate Old Boys Association (XJAYS) has been sworn in as the new International President, ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji FNIVS. FCAI. The swearing in with his EXCO members took place at the school premises at Uturu in Abia State. In his acceptance speech, he promised to improve on what his predecessors had done and take the Association to a higher level. Financial stability at the International level, promising acquisition of income generating properties for the Association, improved visibility, and better commitment of the elected EXCO Members. Ikenna hit the ground running with his team as promised, slating his first EXCO meeting the following day without delay. The EXCO members elected are: President - ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji Secretary - Dr. Christoph...

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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NEW INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OF XJAYS ESV IKENNA LANSAR AGHAJI PROMISES TO IMPROVE UPON PREDECESSORS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

Marist Bothers' Juniorate Old Boys Association (XJAYS) elected a new International President, ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji FNIVS. FCAI. The swearing in with his EXCO members took place at the school premises at Uturu in Abia State. In his acceptance speech, he promised to improve on what his predecessors had done and take the Association to a higher level. Financial stability at the International level, promising acquisition of income generating properties for the Association. Improved visibility, and better commitment of the elected EXCO Members. Ikenna hit the ground running with his team as promised, slating his first EXCO meeting the following day without delay. The EXCO members elected are: President - ESV Ikenna Lansar AghajiSecretary - Dr. Christopher AghalibeAsst. Secretary -...

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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Youth Voice Survey 2025 ‘ll help bridge gap in governance- Group   

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Citizen Commons International, a youth advocacy group, says Nigerian Youth Voice Survey 2025 seeks to shape the future of the country and bridge the gap in governance.Mr Olalekan Oshunkoya, the Executive Director of the group disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday.Oshunkoya also said that the survey was a special effort dedicated to capturing the experiences, opinions, ideas, and thoughts of young Nigerians.“It is an intentional effort to ensure that young people across Nigeria are mobilised and supported to share their thoughts, ideas and opinion on the future of Nigeria.“The survey is an extension of our youth conversation for the ‘New Nigeria’, designed to engage Nigerian youths, create awareness, and highlight policy issues of importance ...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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OPEN LETTER TO NIGERIANS EXPOSING THE ORCHESTRATED CAMPAIGN OF DEFAMATION AND INTIMIDATION AGAINST REBECCA OMOKAMO -GODWIN ISAAC, HOMADIL REALTY DRIVEN BY COLLEEN MERO YESUFU AND THE EFCC

By Danjuma Lafia Land disputes in Abuja are not uncommon. However, when they involve high-profile families, corporate entities, and federal agencies like the EFCC, they tend to mutate into national spectacles. Such is the case of the heated legal and reputational battle involving Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, her husband Isaac Ishaku Yusuf, and their real estate firm, Homadil Realty Limited. The dispute over Plot 4022A09 Guzape, and Plots 1861 and 1862 B07 Katampe Main, has revealed not just a property conflict, but a coordinated public assault and systemic imbalance fueled by media, bureaucracy, and selective law enforcement.What began as a civil ownership dispute has escalated into a media campaign, apparently designed to destroy reputations, freeze business activities, and stifle le...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EIDI MUBARAK CELEBRATION, STAKEHOLDERS CALLED FOR PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE

By Marian Okpe-'_Abuja Muslim faithful across the world celebratd Eidi Mubarak otherwise known as big sallah. Stakeholders in Nasarawa State, used the occasion to advocate for peaceful coexistence among citizenry in Nigeria, while speaking with the media in his residents Karshi, Nasarawa state, a three times councillor and current SSA to Nssarawa State Governor on Urban Development Agency, Hon. Mai-so Huru Gude, aka (Okonkwo) said Sallah is a special day for everyone in Nigeria Muslims and Christian because according to him, we are serving one God in the face of peace and development. "Christians have been with me since morning, we eat drank and celebrated in one accord, Christmas and Sallah alike. ": I single handedly fourth for a Christian to become councillor ward 1 Karshi for five ...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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LGAN North Golf Championship, motivating northern women to embrace golf, organisers say

By Victor Okoye Oganisers of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern Zone Golf Championship, says the tournament aims to motivate more northern women in the country to embrace the game of golf. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 250 golfers from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja have converged in Minna, Niger State capital for the year 2025 Northern Zonal Golf Open Championship. The participants are expected to play the 54-hole tournament over three days. Lami Ahmed, the 1st Vice president of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) told newsmen during a press conference in Minna on Wednesday that the objective of championship was to motivate women to embrace the game and also to increase LGAN's sco...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Artisans key to inclusive economic growth, says BOI

By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI), has described Nigerian artisans and technicians as the backbone of inclusive economic growth and key to the country’s future industrial development. The Managing Director of BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi,said at the Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit 2025, on Wednesday in Abuja. Olusi said that with more than 12 million artisans nationwide, the sector held immense potentials for grassroots enterprise and national transformation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit was themed “Unlocking the Inherent Potential of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians”. It brought together artisan leaders, development partners, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities within the informal sector. ...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO launches Pan-African competition to empower young girls

By Joan Nwagwu The Initiative for Peace and Women’s Right in Africa (IPWR-A), a non-governmental organisation, has launched a continent-wide competition aimed at empowering young girls to drive community development initiatives across Africa. Mrs Edidiong Idang, Founder of IPWR-A, announced the initiative on Thursday during the official inauguration of the competition platform in Abuja. She explained that the challenge targeted young women aged 15 to 20, encouraging them to showcase their contributions to community development or propose innovative solutions for sustainable growth. “Participants are invited to submit creative works that reflected their role in shaping their communities or offer visionary ideas for future development. “The competition will conclude with an a...

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19Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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APC Chieftain, Alao Slams Makinde Over Unbudgeted Spending Amid Economic Hardship, Labels It Wasteful

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has condemned Governor Seyi Makinde for allegedly planning to spend the state taxpayers’ money on projects not captured in the 2025 budget, describing the move as a gross misplacement of priorities and a reckless waste of public funds. Alao while reacting to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, that Governor Makinde intends to reconstruct the Government House with N63 billion, allocate N131 million for gardening, and spend N14 billion on an airport landing system, said these expenditures are not reflected in the 2025 Appropriation Law signed by the governor. According to him, “At a time when Oyo State is ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Support for community devt.: Rotary Club honours Perm Sec. Ministry of Water Resources

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, June 18, 2025 (NAN) The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation,  Mr Richard Pheelangwah, says Rotary Club of Abuja Community Development Initiatives has positively impacted millions of lives particularly in rural communities.Pheelangwah said this when the leadership and other members of the club paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja to present an award of excellence to him.The award titled ‘Award of Excellence, Leadership and Service’ President of the club, Rotarian Kate Adamu said was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service and unwavering support to community development initiatives.Pheelangwah commended the club for their longstanding commitment to humanitarian services and community develop...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIPR urges collaboration among information and media bodies to promote national development

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, NAN. The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has appealed to professional organisations in the communication, information, and marketing sectors to collaborate in advancing national development.Neliaku made the appeal during the public presentation of the book “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing”, published by the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), in Abuja.He said that the spirit of national development was a common interest among the NIPR, GOCOP, Nigerian Guild of Editors, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN).According to him, each member organisation offers a unique service that adds value to the nati...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASS TAKES STEPS TO HALT CERTIFICATE RACKETEERING, REPOSITION TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

By Undie and Marian . In order to stem the tide of certificate racketeering and reposition the nation's tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has mandated it's joint Committees on Education to probe the lot in the tertiary institutions and sanitize it for optimal productivity. This Special Intervention Joint committee is chaired by Hon.Abubakar H Fulake, and Co-Chaired by Hon.Wole Oke, and recently held it's seating at the House Conference Room 231. Stakeholders who attended the sitting were drawn from diverse interests in sectors including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and various Vice chancellors of Universities in Nigeria to investigate the academic sector, and stem the scourge in the educational development of Nigeria. Speaking at the sitting, ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EIDI MUBARAK CELEBRATION: STAKEHOLDERS CALLS FOR PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE

Muslim faithfuls across the world celebrated Eidi Mubarak, otherwise known as big sallah, and in the ensuing celebration mood canvassed for peaceful coexistence between one another. The Stakesholders in Nasarawa State used the occasion to advocate for peaceful coexistence among citizenry in Nigeria, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Abdullahi H. Armed, the Yakanajie of Uke Kingdom, (Koba) in his sallah message, on behalf of himself and the good people of Uke kingdom, felicitated with all well meaning Nigerians on the occasion of Eidi Mubarak celebration. He stated that coming all the way, from one Islamic calendar to another was an act of God's mercy, as such, he is not taking it for granted at all. The monarch who was overwhelmed with joy been the Paramount ruler of Fulani's in Nasara...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Fiscal transparency a bedrock of democratic governance – FRC bossGovernance

By Vivian Emoni The Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Dr Victor Muruako, says democratic stability depends fundamentally on prudent management of public resources. Muruako disclosed this in his message, issued by Mr Bede Anyanwu, Head, Strategic Communications of the commission, to commemorate Democracy Day, in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the commission’s mandate of enforcing transparency and accountability in public financial management directly, strengthened Nigeria’s democratic institutions. According to him, fiscal responsibility is the lifeblood of sustainable democracy. “When citizens can track every Naira of their tax money and see it translate into tangible development, that is democracy in its truest form,” he said. Muruako sa...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police kill suspected armed robber in Niger

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have killed a suspected armed robber during a gun duel.The police said other suspects escaped with gunshot wounds.The incident occurred on Monday along the Abuja-Kaduna Road.The operatives, who were on routine patrol with some soldiers, intercepted the suspected robbers and engaged them in a gun battle.One of the suspected robbers was gunned down in the process.Confirming the report, the spokesperson for the Niger Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, said the other suspects are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.The body of the slain suspect was deposited at the Sabon-Wuse General Hospital morgue.A wooden carved gun resembling an AK-47 rifle was recovered from the scene.Abiodun stated: “On 16th June 2025, at about 5:30am, based on credible ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027: APC talks tough as pressure mounts over Tinubu’s running mate

The growing speculation over the fate of Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 presidential race has continued to trigger chaos and outrage in the party.The rumour that President Bola Tinubu may consider replacing Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections reached a boiling point on Sunday at the APC North-East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe.The meeting which was meant to be a show of unity, descended into chaos.Eyewitnesses reported that tensions flared when Mustapha Salihu, APC National Vice Chairman (North-East), concluded his remarks endorsing Tinubu for a second term—without once mentioning Vice President Shettima.His omission sparked fury among party delegates. In a now-viral video, enraged attendees began chanting “Shettima! Shettima!!” before chaos erupt...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CBN affirms strength of banking sector, issues routine transitional guidance for select institutions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced time-bound measures for a small number of banks still completing their transition from the temporary regulatory support provided, mostly in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.This step is part of the CBN’s broader, sequenced strategy to implement the recapitalisation programme announced in 2023.The programme, designed to align with Nigeria’s long-term growth ambitions, has already led to significant capital inflows and balance sheet strengthening across the sector.Most banks have either completed or are on track to meet the new capital requirements well before the final implementation deadline of March 31, 2026.The measures announced apply only to a limited number of banks. These include temporary restrictions on capit...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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LG polls: Lagos APC flags off campaign, presents flags to candidates

The Lagos APC on Tuesday officially presented party flags to its 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the 12 July Local Government Elections.The party also launched its campaign for the council at an event held at the APC State Secretariat, Ogba.Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Mrs Abimbola Salu Hundeyin, the Secretary to the State Government, assuring the candidates of the government’s support.“The love I have for this party is unquantifiable. I am with all the candidates; this is not just an official flag-off, it symbolises the beginning of hard work and dedication. “We are solidly behind every aspirant, we are in this together, and all will be successful by God’s grace. “As we raise these flags today, we are proud and ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG wants online publishers to tackle peddlers of fake news

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has called on the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers  (GOCOP) to expose and checkmate the activities of peddlers of fake news in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call during his remarks at the book launch and fundraiser for GOCOP Media Centre on Tuesday in Abuja. The 11-chapter book, “Nigeria Media Renaissance, GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing”, was collectively written by some members of the Guild. According to Idris, one of the major challenges of present time, and one that is very relevant to online publishing, is the alarming spread of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. He explained that these are not harmless errors, adding that th...

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