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Ohanaeze Progressive Council Disowns Statement Against Former Governors’ Endorsement of President Tinubu for Second Term

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

*Says South-East Leaders Acted in Igbo Interest The Ohanaeze Progressive Council (OPC) has vehemently disowned and condemned the reckless, ill-advised, and deeply disrespectful statement issued by the so-called Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) declaring the South-East Forum of Former Governors as “persona non grata” in Igboland. In a press statement, the...

NSITF collaborates to strengthen social protection, as Nigeria hosts ISSA West Africa 2026

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

As Nigeria hosts the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has assured that the nation is ready to facilitate meaningful and solution-driven discussions as part of broader efforts to strengthen social protection systems across West Africa. Managing Director of...

GBV: How Centre LSD, traditional rulers ended harmful old-age culture in C’River

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

… Raises N6.2m for 57 survivors An old-age harmful culture in Becheve communities of Obanluku Local Government Area of Cross River State tagged “Money Woman” has been abolished totally. The said practice involves the use of young girls—often at extremely vulnerable ages—as a means of settling debts owed by their...

SANGDID Foundation Transforms Lives with Week-Long Outreach Reaching Hundreds

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

The SANGDID Foundation has successfully concluded its “Week of Love” outreach programme, held from March 1 to March 7, 2026, reaching hundreds of vulnerable individuals and promoting community development. The initiative, themed “Give to Gain,” was led by the foundation’s founder, Barrister (Mrs.) Ndidiamaka Akpaumontia, and focused on improving the...

Greenfield Varsity Seeks NUC Approval for AI, Data Science, Forensic Science

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

Greenfield University has received a resource verification team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) as part of efforts to secure approval for three new academic programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Forensic Science. The verification exercise, held on Thursday at the university’s Senate Chamber, is a statutory requirement for...

Kogi Under Siege: Critic Slams Bello, Ododo Over Governance Failures

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

A political commentator, identified as I.D. Ijele, has issued a strongly worded critique of the administrations of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, and the incumbent governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, alleging systemic failures and the erosion of governance structures in the state. In a statement dated April 11, 2027, the...

Inside Alege’s Five-Book Breakthrough: Diplomacy, Power, and the Human Story

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

A major intellectual and literary gathering is set to take centre stage in Nigeria’s capital as Ambassador Shina Fatai Alege prepares to launch five new books in a single landmark event. The grand launch, scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, will hold at 11:00 a.m. at the Merit House Auditorium,...

Tinubu Celebrates Dangote, Hails Contributions To Nigerian Economy

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

Tinubu celebrates Dangote’s birthday, highlighting his contributions to industrial growth, job creation and philanthropy across Nigeria and Africa. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his immense contributions to economic growth and industrial development. In a...

Transcorp Hilton Debunks ADC’s Allegation of Venue Booking Cancellation

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has firmly debunked claims by the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) that it cancelled their venue booking, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In an official statement issued by Acting General Manager Mohammed Saiid Khalil, the hotel dismissed the narrative as “inaccurate, malicious, and entirely fabricated.” The...

Centre defends due process in appointment of IST Chairman Aminu Junaidu

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

…says reforms boosting investor confidence in capital market The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CSJET) has defended the appointment of Barrister Aminu Junaidu as Chairman of the Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST), insisting that due process was followed and rejecting claims that the appointment violated the Investment and...