By Mercy Neme The Delta Government on Saturday unveiled the LightRay! Distortion World Book Day Festival. The festival, themed “That Which Bends, Transcends,” is a major celebration of literature, storytelling, and cultural advocacy in the state. It was unveiled at the Office of the Head of Service, Mrs Mininim Oseji,Continue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Moderator, Satellite Deanery Catholic Lenten Retreat, Rev. Fr. Anthony Okereke, on Saturday, said that the habitual practice of reconciliation among people would help end acrimony and bad blood in the society. Consequently, this will foster peace in the world. Okereke, speaking at the retreat, described theContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi Mechanical engineering stakeholders have raised concerns that university-based engineering and technology research is not being fully commercialised. The concerns were expressed at the 5th Annual Prof. Olusoji Ofi Distinguished Academic Lecture on Saturday in Ibadan. The lecture was organised by the Ibadan Chapter of the Nigerian InstitutionContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has confirmed the death of its president, Chamberlain Dunkwu, at the age of 55. NAqF Secretary-General, Taiwo Oriss, on Saturday confirmed the passing of Dunkwu, a former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has reiterated its commitment to sustained investment dialogue and coordinated reform implementation across government institutions. Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Director-General of PEBEC, said this in a statement on the Third Existing Foreign Direct Investors (FDI) Roundtable, in Abuja. Audu saidContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has dismissed allegations by Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye that she was abandoned by the federation and the National Sports Commission (NSC). The Secretary-General of the federation, Joel Akinluwa, clarified the issue during a news conference at the VIP Lounge of theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Bolt mobility platform has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to sensitise driver-partners and couriers in Abuja, promoting adherence to traffic regulations and safe driving practices across the city. The sensitisation exercise aimed to strengthen awareness on road safety compliance within the Federal CapitalContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu/Aderonke Ojo Queen of City Boy Support Group, a female support group for President Bola Tinubu, has appointed Alhaji Ali Dalori, All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Chairman (North), as its Patron. The decoration for Dalori’s appointment took place at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. The groupContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah The Tinubu Northern Women Support Group (TNWSG) on Friday, inaugurated an empowerment programme targeting 100,000 petty traders across Northern Nigeria to drive economic inclusion and grassroots development. The TNWSG National Coordinator, Hajia Aisha Obalim, said at a news conference in Abuja that the initiative aligned with theContinue Reading
Ijeoma Okigbo Aderonke Arabinrin, Founder of Fame Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, reiterates that sports promotes unity, inclusion, and can be a powerful tool for social change. She said this at a football competition on Friday in Abuja. The tournament, organised to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), featured 13Continue Reading
