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Imo Backs ‘Give A Girl A Pad’ To Boost Girls’ Health

31.12.2025

The Imo State Government has officially endorsed the ‘Give A Girl A Pad’ (GAGAP) initiative, developed by the African Immigrants Resources Centre, a USbased NGO, aimed at improving menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls nationwide. Dr Chioma Egu, the state’s Health Commissioner, gave the endorsement when Mrs Chimezie Oji-Kalu, GAGAP Convener, and her team visited her office...

Group To Award Igbo Mentorship-Based Entrepreneurial System

31.12.2025

A group, Akurueulo, is set to debut in 2026 with awards for recognition of Igbo mentorship-based entrepreneurship, popularly known as the ‘Igba-boi’ apprenticeship system. The initiative was announced in a statement yesterday by the Chief Convener of the award Allwell Okata, who said the programme is designed to acknowledge individuals and institutions operating within the...

NCPC Airlifts First Batch Of Intending Pilgrims

31.12.2025

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has airlifted the 2025 main pilgrims to Israel and Jordan. The Executive Secretary of NCPC, Mr Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this in a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Head Media and Public Relations, NCPC, yesterday in Abuja. He said that the pilgrims were airlifted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,...

Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Efcc Files Fresh Charge Against Bauchi Finance Commissioner, Others

31.12.2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, filed a fresh charge against Yakubu Adamu, Commissioner of Finance, Bauchi State, and others bordering on alleged terrorism financing to the tune of $9.7 million. Adamu, alongside Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed Bose and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed, who are 2nd to 4th defendants respectively, will be arraigned...

Sterling Holdings MD, Director Acquire N1.16bn Shares

31.12.2025

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has disclosed significant insider share purchases involving entities linked to its senior management and board, underscoring growing confidence in the group’s outlook. In separate notifications filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the financial services holding company revealed that two insider-related entities jointly acquired 164 million ordinary shares at N7.05...

KALCCIMA Inaugurates New Executive Council Members

31.12.2025

The Kalabari Chamber of Commerce, Mines and Agriculture (KALCCIMA) has formally inaugurated its new Executive Council (Exco), with a charge for the new leadership to position KALCCIMA as a catalyst for inclusive growth, enterprise development, and strategic engagement with government and the private sector. The inauguration, which was performed on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, by...

C’River NUJ Condoles Gombe Colleagues Over Death Of 7 Journalists

31.12.2025

Cross River State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condoled with its Gombe counterparts on the death of 7 Journalists in a tragic accident at Biilliri before TuLa in Biliri Local Government Area of Gombe state In a condolence message to her colleagues in Gombe, the State Chairman of the NUJs in Cross...

Umahi Extols Nwifuru For Endorsement Of Son’s Chairmanship Bid

31.12.2025

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday extolled Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, for the endorsement of his son, Osborne Umahi, as the All Progressive Congress (APC) sole chairmanship candidate for Ohaozara Local Government Area in the scheduled August 2026 council election. Umahi expressed appreciation at his country home, Uburu, Ebonyi State, while...

Nigerian Artist, John Eni-Ibukun Works Across African Creative Industries

31.12.2025

John Eni-Ibukun is a Nigerian artist, writer, and curator who works under the alias June Sometimes. His practice spans visual art, writing, curation, and digital documentation, with thematic interests that include religion, family structures, and urban life in Nigeria. His work engages with different parts of Africa’s creative and cultural industries. Eni-Ibukun was born on...

Man City Urged To Sign Ex-Chelsea Star To Counter Arsenal Title

31.12.2025

Manchester City have been urged to move for a former Chelsea star in a bid to strengthen their squad and gain an advantage over Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Dean Saunders has urged Manchester City to sign N’Golo Kanté, suggesting the French midfielder could be the missing...