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BBNaija’s Jason Jae To Do Homecoming With ASAP Experience

28.10.2025

One of the standout finalists from the just-concluded Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 10/10 Season, Ayomide Jason James, popularly known as Jason Jae’s homecoming has been announced by Arts Drive Productions, the host of the grand event. The event, tagged “Jason Jae Homecoming x ASAP Experience (Summer Aftermath)”, will celebrate the return of the multitalented performer, renowned...

Kebbi FA Chairman Clarifies FIFA Sponsored Stadium

28.10.2025

Abubakar Ladan, the Chairman of the Kebbi State Football Association (FA), has clarified the ownership and management of the FIFA-standard stadium in Birnin Kebbi. Speaking in a statement issued on Tuesday, Ladan revealed that the facility is under the direct supervision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), not the state government. The clarification comes after...

Bayelsa Govt Gives Ogbia Group Three-Week Ultimatum

28.10.2025

The Bayelsa State Government has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Oloibiri Clan in Ogbia Kingdom to produce the Chairman of Ogbia Brotherhood and other nominees zoned to it, to enable the inauguration of a new substantive leadership for the foremost socio-cultural organization. Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who gave the directive on Monday while presiding...

Independent Power Supply, My Greatest Achievement, Says TASUED VC

28.10.2025

The Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, Professor Oluwole Banjo, has described the provision of an independent power supply in the institution as his greatest achievement as Vice Chancellor. Addressing journalists on Tuesday as he marked the end of his five-year tenure, Professor Banjo said his administration maintained a...

EU, FG To Host High-Level Health Investment Forum

28.10.2025

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, in collaboration with the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) and the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), is set to host a major Health Investment Forum in Abuja this week. The Nigeria–EU Health Investment Forum, themed “Made in Nigeria. Made...

Abia To Roll Out Contributory Pension Scheme For Civil Servants In November

28.10.2025

In a bid to permanently resolve the lingering issue of pension and gratuity payments to retired civil servants, the Abia State Government has concluded arrangements to launch a contributory pension scheme in November. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Umuahia, said the initiative would be inaugurated by...

FEPPPAN Seeks PTAD’s Clarification On Check-Off Dues, Jurisdiction

28.10.2025

The Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has called on the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to clearly define its jurisdictional mandate and comply strictly with the Federal Government’s directives on the delineation of responsibilities among pension unions. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 5th National Executive Council...

NAWOJ Pays Glowing Tribute To Dokpesi

28.10.2025

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, a trailblazer and pillar of Nigeria’s media industry. The tribute was delivered during the second annual memorial lecture held in his honour in Abuja. The event, jointly organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations...

Police Directs Security Raids On Identified Flashpoints

28.10.2025

Ahead of the November 8 governorship election, in Anambra State, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has directed coordinated security raids on identified flashpoints across the state The directive was contained in a press statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. According to the State Commissioner, the measure...

WAEC Debunks Restricting Subjects For 2026 WASSCE Candidates

28.10.2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed news reports alleging that it issued a directive restricting Senior Secondary students to specific subjects for the forthcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. In a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adeshina, and signed...