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AkinyemiLaw songwriting contest returns for 7th edition, expands across four African Countries

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

The AkinyemiLaw Songwriting Contest (ALSC) has returned for its seventh edition, reaffirming its mission to spotlight creativity, collaboration, and emerging talent across Africa. It was reported that since its launch during the COVID lockdown, the contest has grown from a ₦50,000 prize initiative into a continental platform awarding $5,000. Offering...

Peculiar Widows Forum Storm Abuja to Celebrate Chief Obuah as he clocks 63

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

In a touching display of appreciation, members of the Peculiar Widows’ Forum traveled from all the way from Makurdi, Benue State to the Nations Capital to honor Chief Felix Amaechi Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), as he marked his 63rd birthday. For decades, this Rivers State...

Nollywood blockbuster ‘Oversabi Aunty’ hits cinemas Dec. 19

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

“Oversabi Aunty “, a thrilling Nollywood comedy-drama is set to hit cinemas nationwide on Dec.19. Ace actress Toyin Abraham, who directed and produced the film, released its thriller in post on her Instagram page- @toyin abraham. The post reads: “She has a solution for everyone… and she’s bringing big comedy,...

NCC, NGA sign MoU to combat visual art infringement

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and National Gallery of Art (NGA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat copyright infringement in the visual art sector for the growth of the creative economy. The Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein, and the Director-General of NGA, Mr Ahmed Sodangi, signed the MoU...

2027: South-east now stronghold of APC, Ikonne tackles Abaribe

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

… Says Senator didn’t win 2023 election A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Paul Ikonne, has launched a strong rebuttal against Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe over his recent comments questioning the credibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election, describing the remarks as...

Corruption: Timi Frank urges Tinubu to suspend, probe NMDPRA CEO, Farouk, lauds Dangote

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, following corruption allegations raised by President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Frank,...

Echono’s Earthshaking Reforms:

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

How Architect Sonny Togo Echono Is Rewriting the Future of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education By; Aaron Mike Odeh On receiving the baton of leadership from the former executive secretary of TETFund in March 2022, Arc Sonny Togo Echono said in his speech that, “deploying the tools of Information and Communication Technology...

Frank to Tinubu: Abuse of military ranks endangers democracy, invites coup temptations

NewsDeskNgDec 15, 2025December 15, 20250

A Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over reported actions that point to the politicisation of the Nigerian Army, cautioning that any breach of military tradition, hierarchy and professional standards poses a grave danger to Nigeria’s democracy...

BREAKING: EFCC to Probe BPP Director-General as Mass Protests Erupt in Abuja

NewsDeskNgDec 15, 2025December 15, 20250

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to investigate allegations of corruption against the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, following a mass protest at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Members of the Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability...

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ADVENT TO THE CHURCH AND CITIZENS OF NIGERIA: A SEASON OF HOPE, PREPARATION, AND RENEWAL

NewsDeskNgDec 15, 2025December 15, 20250

By The Rt. Rev’d Ifeanyi Akunna, Anglican Bishop of Ogoja Diocese.Bishop@ifeanyiakunna.com Advent is one of the most profound and meaningful Seasons in the life of the Church. It marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and spans four weeks, leading to Christmas. The word ‘Advent’ was derived from the...