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Dan Amanar Fune Salutes Emir of Fune, Celebrates Mentors, Friends and Supporters
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, the Dan Amanar Fune of the Fune Emirate Council, has paid glowing tributes to His Royal Highness (HRH, Dr. Idris Saleh Ibn Uthman, the Emir of Fune, in celebration of the Emir’s 25th coronation anniversary. In…
WDCL, Rolon Seals Firm To Drive Investment, Innovation In Africa’s Energy Sector
As Nigeria positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s evolving energy landscape, Chief Operating Officer of Western Development Company Nigeria Ltd. (WDCL), Obinna Okoroigwe has reaffirmed his commitment to driving investment and innovation opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas sector….
FG to Promote Local Industrialisation through AFNIS Summit
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has disclosed its aim to promote local industrialisation in Africa by leveraging local content through the forthcoming fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS). The…
A Tribute to Alhaji Aminu Dantata: A Legacy of Integrity and Service to Humanity
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In the quiet serenity of Al-Baqi Cemetery, the final journey of Alhaji Aminu Dantata commenced on Tuesday evening, following the Jana’iza prayers at the revered Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The gathering of mourners, a testament…
Peter Ameh Condemns INEC’s Electoral Reform Proposals, Demands Immediate Result Upload, Single-Day Elections
Former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Chief Peter Ameh, has issued a scathing condemnation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s proposed amendments to Nigeria’s electoral laws, describing them as a dangerous ploy to institutionalize manipulation and…
CNPP, Over 75 Allied CSOs Threaten Total Shutdown of NMDPRA Over Corruption Allegations Against Farouk Ahmed, Issue 14-day Ultimatum
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and more than 75 civil society organisations (CSOs) operating under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of…
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Dan Amanar Fune Salutes Emir of Fune, Celebrates Mentors, Friends and Supporters
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, the Dan Amanar Fune of the Fune Emirate Council, has paid glowing tributes to His Royal Highness (HRH, Dr. Idris Saleh Ibn Uthman, the Emir of Fune, in celebration of the Emir’s 25th coronation anniversary. In…
FG to Promote Local Industrialisation through AFNIS Summit
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has disclosed its aim to promote local industrialisation in Africa by leveraging local content through the forthcoming fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS). The…
CNPP, Over 75 Allied CSOs Threaten Total Shutdown of NMDPRA Over Corruption Allegations Against Farouk Ahmed, Issue 14-day Ultimatum
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and more than 75 civil society organisations (CSOs) operating under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of…
World Environment Day: Stakeholders at Unity Bank Webinar Demand Urgent Action on Plastic Pollution
In 2020 alone, eight million tons of plastic bottles were produced globally, with less than 30% collected and under 10% recycled.
TCN Sets Up Strategic Committee to Boost Power Transmission Efficiency and Sector Recovery
In a renewed push to overhaul Nigeria’s electricity transmission infrastructure and support the broader reforms within the nation’s power sector, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has inaugurated a high-level committee to drive the implementation of its Performance Improvement Plan/Power…
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₦10 Million Bounty! VeryDarkMan Launches Personal Investigation Into Mohbad Case, Offers Millions for New Video Evidence and Witnesses
In a bold and dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across social media, controversial activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a personal ₦10 million bounty for anyone who can provide new unseen footage from the music video set where…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Abuja National Office, Prototype of AGN Nollywood Centre, and Super App at Landmark Event
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) today marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of its National Office in Abuja, the unveiling of the prototype for the proposed AGN Nollywood Centre, and the launch of the AGN Super App. The…
Minister Of Art And Culture Mourns Passing Of Highlife Legend, Mike Ejeagha
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and…
AGN President Dr. Emeka Rollas Mourns the Passing of MOPPAN Leader Umar Mai Kudi, a.k.a. Cashman
Until his passing, Cashman served as the National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).
Showcasing The Sporadic and Astronomatic Achievements of Nigerias’s Most Sought After Actress, Amandla Ebeye
Amandla Ebeye is from Ika Local Government Agbor Delta State and she commenced her career as a model due to her beauty and structure which every modeling agency admired.
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Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch Advanced ePassports Showcasing National Identity and Next-Generation Security
In a significant step toward strengthening its position as a regional leader in digital identity and travel documentation, the Government of Kenya has announced a new partnership with Veridos, a global leader in integrated identity solutions. This collaboration is set…
AASU Decries Nigeria-Ethiopia Visa Impasse, Warns of Threat to Academic Mobility and Regional Integration
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the deepening visa consular crisis between Nigeria and Ethiopia, a situation it describes as “wanton” and detrimental to the fabric of African unity, academic exchange, and regional cooperation….
ECOWAS Court Orders Immediate Release of Nigerian Businessman Detained Without Trial for 16 Years, Awards ₦20 Million Compensation
In a damning verdict that underscores serious flaws in Nigeria’s criminal justice system, the ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled in favour of Mr. Moses Abiodun, a Nigerian businessman who has been held in prolonged pretrial detention since 2008, declaring…
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A Tribute to Alhaji Aminu Dantata: A Legacy of Integrity and Service to Humanity
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In the quiet serenity of Al-Baqi Cemetery, the final journey of Alhaji Aminu Dantata commenced on Tuesday evening, following the Jana’iza prayers at the revered Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The gathering of mourners, a testament…
Nigeria Hospitals and Patients at the Mercy of Politics: The Case for Transparency and Equity in the Appointment of Medical Directors
In saner societies, hospitals are not battlegrounds for ethnic interests or platforms for political compensation. They are sanctuaries of hope—where knowledge, compassion, and competence must converge to save lives. In Nigeria, however, this ideal is under constant threat. The latest…
The Man, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori
In Africa, it is often said that no one tells a man’s story better than the man himself. In this spirit, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori declares: “With our vision and mission driven by the gearwheel of MORE, I will listen more, do more, and achieve more.”
Self-Defense: Solution To Insecurity.A Call To Action By NASS As Extreme Situation, Demands Desperate Action
By Charles Edet The escalating insecurity in Nigeria has led to numerous calls for self-defense. These incessant bloodshed has reached boiling point, resulting to Nigerians craving for self-defense in the face of unrelenting attacks. The continuous slaughter of innocent lives…
The ICC Conundrum: A N39 Billion Question
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s passion for infrastructural transformation is evident, but the cost of the Centre’s renovation demands scrutiny.
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FG to Promote Local Industrialisation through AFNIS Summit
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has disclosed its aim to promote local industrialisation in Africa by leveraging local content through the forthcoming fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS). The…
Governor Ododo’s Bold Move: Kogi Communities to Own Mining Operations in Groundbreaking Economic Shift – Media Aide
In a major shift set to redefine economic participation at the grassroots, the Kogi State Government has announced plans to ensure that mining operations in the state are community-owned, empowering locals to take charge of their natural resources and economic…
China Strikes Back: Rare Earth Minerals Export Ban Escalates Trade War with U.S.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has announced a ban on the export of certain rare earth minerals critical to various high-tech industries. This move is seen as a direct…
Minister Solid Minerals Development: Dr. Alake Vows To Pave Way For Women Leadership, Participation In The Sector
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Thursday promised to ensure women do not remain at the back seats but leaders and key decision makers in the ongoing transformation in the sector. Stressing that mining is a…
National Assembly Committees Seek Upward Review Of N9 Billion Allocation To Solid Minerals Devt Ministry In 2025 Budget
The National Assembly joint committee has demanded Upward Review of N9 billion Allocation to Solid Minerals Development Ministry in 2025 budget proposal for the progress of the country in the mining sector. Noting discrepancy in the proposal, the Joint Committees…
Empowerment
Association of Female Comrades Leads Nationwide Menstrual Hygiene Outreach to Mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day
The initiative aimed to break the stigma around menstruation, promote awareness about menstrual hygiene, and provide essential sanitary materials to girls and women across Nigeria.
266,737 Deltans Have Benefited from Our Social Intervention Programmes – Oborevwori
…Approve CONLESS For Delta Assembly Workers, N15,000 Stipend For Widows Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday announced that his administration has empowered a total of 266,737 Deltans through various social intervention and empowerment programmes across the state. Governor…
Obi Empowers Youths At Kaduna SMES HUB Programme
The former Governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Presidential standard bearer for the Labour Party, ( LP) His Excellency, Peter Gregory Obi, has lifted five young Kaduna State entrepreneurs with various sums of money to expand their businesses. The…
FOOSTODEY Donates N5 Million to Support Oborevwori’s Charity Foundation
In a commendable act of corporate philanthropy, FOOSTODEY, a Non-government organisation, has donated N5 million to the You Matter Charity Foundation, founded by the First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori. The donation is intended to bolster the foundation’s…
Project 100 Initiative Ignites Hope In Zhidu Community With Medical Aid, Empowerment And Sustainable Solutions
…..As Chef Mimi’s Outreach Impacts Lives in FCT Suburb In a powerful demonstration of compassion, sustainability, and structured community upliftment, the Project 100 Initiative—a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dine and Pack Limited—descended on the Zhidu community in the…
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₦10 Million Bounty! VeryDarkMan Launches Personal Investigation Into Mohbad Case, Offers Millions for New Video Evidence and Witnesses
In a bold and dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across social media, controversial activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a personal ₦10 million bounty for anyone who can provide new unseen footage from the music video set where…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Abuja National Office, Prototype of AGN Nollywood Centre, and Super App at Landmark Event
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) today marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of its National Office in Abuja, the unveiling of the prototype for the proposed AGN Nollywood Centre, and the launch of the AGN Super App. The…
Minister Of Art And Culture Mourns Passing Of Highlife Legend, Mike Ejeagha
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and…
AGN President Dr. Emeka Rollas Mourns the Passing of MOPPAN Leader Umar Mai Kudi, a.k.a. Cashman
Until his passing, Cashman served as the National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).
Showcasing The Sporadic and Astronomatic Achievements of Nigerias’s Most Sought After Actress, Amandla Ebeye
Amandla Ebeye is from Ika Local Government Agbor Delta State and she commenced her career as a model due to her beauty and structure which every modeling agency admired.
Birthdays
Oborevwori Celebrates Amuka-Pemu at 90
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to veteran journalist and Publisher of Vanguard Media Limited, Mr. Sam Amuka-Pemu, CON, popularly known as Uncle Sam, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Oborevwori in a statement…
Uncle Sam @90: A Salute To Professional Courage
By Qasim Akinreti I am extremely proud and happy to join the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and other groups to sing a birthday song and extend best wishes to our father, leader, Columnist, Media entrepreneur and a complete gentleman…
Evang. Nnaemeka Aleke Celebrates Chief Hon. Tony Okey Ugwu at 60
Chief Ugwu, a distinguished grassroots leader, has served as a two-term Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area and currently chairs the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA).
Rt. Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke Felicitates with Edu Tiger on Birthday, Commends Humanitarian Impact
Rt. Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke, National Publicity Secretary of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has extended warm birthday congratulations to Chinedu Francis, popularly known as Edu Tiger, the Chief Executive Officer of Maxi Villa Intercontinental Hotel. In a…
Rt. Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke Felicitates with Enugu Labour Commissioner, Hon Ugwuoke, on Birthday
Rt. Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke, the National Publicity Secretary of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has extended a personal birthday felicitations to Pharm. Hon. Chika Ugwuoke, the Honourable Commissioner for Labour and Employment in Enugu State. In a…
Environment
Governor Ododo Continues Commitment to Water Development with New Drilling Machine for RUWASSA
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has further demonstrated his administration’s dedication to improving access to clean water by donating a multimillion-naira water drilling machine to the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA). This initiative aims to boost…
Flood Prevention: Delta Govt Calls For Collective Action Against Natural Disasters
The Delta State Government has urged residents, stakeholders, and organizations to take collective and proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Recognizing the increasing threats posed by flooding, erosion, and other environmental hazards, the government emphasized the need…
Southeast Asia Shaken: 106 Dead As Myanmar and Thailand Grapple with Aftermath of Catastrophic Earthquake, Several Buildings Collapse
Southeast Asia is reeling from one of the most devastating seismic events in recent history. A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at 12:50 PM local time, sending shockwaves across the region and causing catastrophic destruction in both Myanmar and Thailand….