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AGILE, Correspondent Chapel Launch Community Sensitization On Health, Devt

18.02.2026

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project will partner with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto Correspondent Chapel, to embark on a sensitisation campaign on health education and community development participation across the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State. The State Project Coordinator, Dr Mansur Buhari, announced this during a...

Anambra CP Sues For Peace, Morals As Lent, Ramadan Begin

18.02.2026

Anambra State Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu has charged Christians and Muslims to embrace peace and morals during the seasons of Lent and Ramadan. This is coming as the Police Command celebrates this year’s Ash Wednesday and Ramadan seasons at the Headquarters in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area. According to the press release issued by...

Wike Brokers Deal as PDP Candidate Steps Down for APC in Bwari

18.02.2026

Barely three days to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election, the Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has stepped down from the February 21 election. Following his withdrawal from the poll, Adamu declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Musa, amid talks...

The Economics Of Online Prank Culture In S’East Nigeria

18.02.2026

The growth of prank-based content in Nigeria has produced a new class of online entertainers, among them Nwagu Saviour Chigozirim, better known as funnyfreakc. Born in Ohaji-Egbema and of Ehime Mbano origin, the 1998-born creator began publishing short comedic skits during his student years. Educated at Boys Model Secondary School and later at the Federal...

Lalong Mourns Elder Stateman, Mishkom Kangnaan

18.02.2026

Former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of elder statesman, Miskoom Thomas Kangnaan. Senator Lalong, in a press statement issued to Journalists on Wednesday in Jos, Plateau State, described the late Miskoom Kangnaan as a revered traditional and community...

APC Ward Congress Commences In Kwara

18.02.2026

Members and stalwarts of the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have trooped out across the State for the commencement of the APC Ward Congress. From Adewole, Oju Ekun Zarumi, and Alanamu in Ilorin West, Ibagun in Ilorin East, Alapa in Asa, Share in Ifelodun, and Okuta in Baruten, among others, party...

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