By Desmond Ejibas The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Sunday unveiled a cenotaph in honour of 11 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) naval cadets who died in a boat accident during training in 1990. Shaibu unveiled the monument during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Nigerian Navy BasicContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The West African Youth Council (WAYC) has honoured Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), for his contributions to human capital development, youth empowerment, and regional integration across Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a three-member WAYC delegation led byContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to late Dr Olatunji Braithwaite, describing him as a towering patriot. He said Braithwaite’s contributions to Nigeria’s legal, political, and social development would inspire generations yet unborn. Tinubu spoke on Saturday in Abuja during the 10th memorial lecture held inContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari and Funmilayo Adeyemi No fewer than 17,200 students graduated at the combined convocation ceremony of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University. Three prominent Nigerians also received honorary doctorate degrees at the event. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, said at the ceremony in Abuja on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Obaje Daniel Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, has commended officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their loyalty, professionalism and sacrifices, praising their steadfast commitment to duty and service. Musa, represented by Maj.-Gen. Henry Wesley, made the remarks on Thursday during the West African Social ActivitiesContinue Reading
The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), have paid glowing tributes to its immediate past President, Oghogho Musa, for her impactful and people-centred leadership during her tenure.Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Toastline Magazine has honoured late High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications, Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.) and others, describing them as strong advocates and defenders of democracy. The Publisher, Akinyele Babarinsa, in Abuja on Tuesday, said the prominent Nigerians were honoured for their distinguishedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan No fewer than 210 corps members will be honoured by President Bola Tinubu at the President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Honours Award for 2020 to 2023 service years. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by NYSC’s Director of Media, Mr EmekaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has received three recognitions for her impactful contributions in health, environment and climate action. Mrs Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary on Media, disclosed this in a statement in AbujaContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Mrs Ginika-Tor Williams, the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has been honoured with the “Most Outstanding Personality of the Year 2025” at the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA) 2025 in Abuja. Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State,Continue Reading
