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Dev’t Commission Reiterates Commitment To Women Empowerment

03.04.2025

The Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), Asabe Bashir, has reassured of the Centre’s unwavering commitment to empowering women and promoting their active participation in governance and decision-making. Bashir made this statement on Wednesday during a one-day awareness creation program on the existence of resource centres for women in governance...

Foundation To Reward Brilliant Students Through May-Six Nat’l Mathematics Competition 2025

03.04.2025

The May-Six Foundation is set to reward the best students in mathematics with millions of naira through the May-Six National Mathematics Competition, which holds between Monday, April 28 and Friday, May 23, 2025. The aim of the competition is to recognise and reward excellence in mathematics among secondary school students in Lagos State. A statement...

Questions Arise Over EFCC’s Selective Justice

03.04.2025

Nigeria’s justice system faces renewed scrutiny as businesswoman and philanthropist Aisha Achimugu finds herself at the center of a controversy. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared her wanted, sparking concerns over due process and selective prosecution. Achimugu, the CEO of Felak Concept Group, is known for her contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth....

Traditional Ruler Seeks Constitutional Roles To Promote Grassroots Dev’t

02.04.2025

A traditional ruler in Osun, Adeboye Ademiluyi, the Osinlade of Osi-Okero in Ile-Ife, has called for constitutional roles for traditional rulers in governance, stating that such inclusion would help promote grassroots development. Ademiluyi made the call on Wednesday during his coronation ceremony in Osi-Okero, Ile-Ife, Osun State. He emphasized that the traditional institution plays a...

FG Commits To Empowering Autistic Artists

02.04.2025

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting talented autistic children in Nigeria through the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa made this announcement on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling and presentation of a certificate to 15-year-old autistic artist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke by the Guinness World Records...

Mutfwang, CDS Unveil Military Attack Drones Factory In Abuja

02.04.2025

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, on Wednesday unveiled a military surveillance and attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drones factory in Kuje, Abuja. The factory, owned by Briech UAS Group, a locally powered technology firm, was established to equip Nigerian security agencies with advanced technology to enhance...

Anambra Non-Indigenes Back Soludo Over Town Union Council

02.04.2025

The Association of Non-Indigenes in Anambra State (ANIAS) has commended Governor Charles Soludo for establishing the Town Union President General Council. The association also congratulated the immediate past National President of the Association of Anambra State Town Unions (ASATU), Titus Akpudo, on the successful completion of his tenure, as well as the newly appointed National...

UNILORIN VC Hails Omotowa’s Appointment As NNPCL Non-Executive Director

02.04.2025

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has congratulated an alumnus of the University, Babs Omotowa, on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement issued by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, the Vice-Chancellor described the appointment as well-deserved, citing...

Come Out To Welcome First Lady, Diri Urges Bayelsans

02.04.2025

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has urged the people of Bayelsa to turn out en masse to give the First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, a rousing reception as she visits the State. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by respecting individuals’ fundamental...

Ancelotti Denies Tax Evasion Allegations In Madrid Courtroom

02.04.2025

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti took the stand in a Madrid courtroom, denying allegations of tax evasion and stating that he never thought about committing fraud. The charges against Carlo Ancelotti stem from accusations of failing to pay approximately 1 million euros (£830,000) in taxes on his salary from his first tenure at Real Madrid,...