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Maryam Babangida Center for Women Devt gets first wheel chair ramp after 34 years

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development has just got its first wheelchair-accessibility ramp, 34 years after its establishment. The Director-General of the centre, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, a doctorate holder, disclosed this on Friday when the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council paid a courtesy visit to the center, announcing...

Dr. Benjamins‑Laniyi urges media to amplify women’s leadership, adopt gender‑sensitive reporting

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

The Director‑General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Dr. Adedayo Benjamins‑Laniyi, says sustained collaboration between the Centre and the media could help amplify women’s voices, improve public understanding of women‑focused policies and strengthen accountability for programmes that improve the lives of women and girls. Dr. Benjamins‑Laniyi made...

China Tells Israel To Halt West Bank Settlements, Open Gaza Access

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

China’s Wang Yi urges Israel to halt West Bank settlements and open Gaza access as Palestinians face continued displacement and hardship. China has called on Israel to stop expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank and reverse its actions, while urging the full reopening of access to Gaza. Chinese Foreign...

‘Street Fighter’ Targets $30m Opening As ‘You Can See Everything’ Eyes Documentary Record

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

Street Fighter targets $30 million domestically, while A24’s You Can See Everything heads for a record-breaking documentary debut. Street Fighter is heading towards a $30 million opening weekend at the North American box office, while A24’s documentary You Can See Everything is projected to earn $12 million in its debut....

Headies Founder Slams Artistes For Prioritising Foreign Awards Over Nigerian Recognition

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

Ayo Animashaun questions artistes who celebrate foreign award submissions but overlook The Headies and complain about missing nominations. Founder of The Headies, Ayo Animashaun, has criticised Nigerian artistes who openly celebrate submitting their works to foreign award bodies but allegedly fail to enter The Headies, only to complain when they...

Man United Fines Martínez Over Criticism Of Club Hierarchy

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

Manchester United reportedly fine Lisandro Martínez after he questions the club’s recruitment strategy and backing for manager Michael Carrick. Manchester United have reportedly fined defender Lisandro Martínez after he publicly criticised the club’s hierarchy following their 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The Argentine centre-back expressed...

Pope Leo XIV Appears In First Photos Since Lung Surgery, Cancer Diagnosis

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in hospital as doctors report steady recovery following lung surgery and a diagnosis of lung cancer. Pope Leo XIV has appeared in the first photographs released by the Vatican since undergoing lung surgery and being diagnosed with lung cancer. The 71-year-old pontiff was pictured celebrating...

Do2dtun, Headies Founder Ayo Animashaun Clash Over Awards Ceremony Abroad

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 20260

Nigerian OAP Do2dtun questions The Headies’ overseas ceremony, while founder Ayo Animashaun alleges personal motives behind his criticism. Nigerian media personality Adedotun Kayode, popularly known as Do2dtun, and The Headies founder Ayo Animashaun have exchanged accusations on social media over the music awards’ decision to hold its next ceremony in...

NUJ FCT Felicitates Dr. Adedayo Benjamins‑Laniyi on Birthday, Commends Advocacy for Women’s Leadership in Media

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Federal Capital Territory (NUJ FCT) Council has felicitated with Dr. Adedayo Benjamins‑Laniyi, the 16th Director‑General/Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), on the occasion of her birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by the...

When The Leader Remembers: A Lesson In Unscripted Humanity

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

By Rahma Abdulmajid History is obsessed with the theatre of power. It immortalizes the roaring stadiums, the blinding camera flashes, and the hollow majesty of choreographed handshakes—but real control operates in the shadows. True, transformative leadership is never born on a brightly lit stage. It is forged in the shadows,...

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FCC Sues Customs CG Over Alleged Breach Of Federal Character Act

Maryam Babangida Center for Women Devt gets first wheel chair ramp after 34 years

Dr. Benjamins‑Laniyi urges media to amplify women’s leadership, adopt gender‑sensitive reporting

China Tells Israel To Halt West Bank Settlements, Open Gaza Access

‘Street Fighter’ Targets $30m Opening As ‘You Can See Everything’ Eyes Documentary Record

Headies Founder Slams Artistes For Prioritising Foreign Awards Over Nigerian Recognition

Man United Fines Martínez Over Criticism Of Club Hierarchy

Pope Leo XIV Appears In First Photos Since Lung Surgery, Cancer Diagnosis

Do2dtun, Headies Founder Ayo Animashaun Clash Over Awards Ceremony Abroad

NUJ FCT Felicitates Dr. Adedayo Benjamins‑Laniyi on Birthday, Commends Advocacy for Women’s Leadership in Media

When The Leader Remembers: A Lesson In Unscripted Humanity