By Aderogba George The Obedient Movement Worldwide has stated that a technical public lecture by its National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, will contribute to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Dr Ben Onwudinjo, Programme Coordinator of the University of Lagos ProfessionalContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo The Convener of the Arewa Political Awareness Movement (APAM), Mr Jabir Usman, has urged Nigerians, especially youths in the North, to embrace civic responsibility and informed political participation as vital tools for strengthening democracy and promoting national unity. Usman made the call on Wednesday in Kaduna atContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A leading policy think tank, the Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication (GCSLC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to unlock Nigeria’s underutilised sovereign industrial assets. The Centre said the move would provide a viable pathway to sustainable economic growth and long-term national prosperity. Dr Ja’afaruContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang A group, Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA), says the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NEITI and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will boost the civic space in Nigeria’s extractive sector. The Executive Director CTA, Faith Nwadishi, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. NwadishiContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A few years ago, an incident at Gadadin Primary School in Kachi Ward, Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa exposed the grave risks children face when basic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities are lacking in schools. At the school, which hasContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Scarlet Cord Initiative (SCI), a non-governmental organisation, has empowered 82 widows in Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) of Southern Kaduna with skills, grants and trauma counselling. SCI Patron, Prof. Sunday Agang, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Jos. HeContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye A private firm, AT&Encore Resource Nig. Ltd., has launched a mega brand to support Cross River Governor, Prince Bassey Otu’s efforts to rebuild the state’s economy and restore public confidence. The Managing Director of the company, Engr. Sylvester Enyia, disclosed this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Veteran showbiz maestro and foremost activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has paid tribute to late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Recording Academy honours the Afrobeat pioneer with the Lifetime Achievement Award,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Bamiyo Mr Uche Nwosu, former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Government and governorship candidate, has revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing speculation that he plans to defect to another party. Nwosu revalidated his membership during the APC’s ongoing e-registration exercise in EziamaContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Jumai Adamu has emerged the new Lady Captain of Tukur Yusuf Buratai (TYB) International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja, following a decisive election victory held at the club house on Saturday. Adamu polled an overwhelming 129 votes, defeating Rose Nyam, who scored 22 votes, and theContinue Reading
