Year: 2025

  NYSC Sets Record Straight on Withheld Certificate By Mandy Park The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed viral claims that it withheld the Certificate of National Service (CNS) of corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye — state code LA/24B/8325 — because she made critical remarks about President BolaTinubu’s administration back in March. In a statement on Sunday shared on its official social media page, the NYSC described the allegations as “entirely unfounded and false in their entirety”, clarifying that the decision was based on “valid disciplinary reasons” rather than…

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Photo: Abiola Peters By; Mandy Park The Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) has described the appointment of Mr. Abiola Olawale Peters as the General Manager of Radio Nigeria 103.5 FM Lagos as a testament to his unwavering competence, professionalism, and leadership in journalism. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday in London by the President of JIFORM, Dr. Ajibola Abayomi, the forum said the appointment was well-deserved, reflecting Abiola’s exceptional track record as a resilient, resourceful, and highly committed media professional. “On behalf of JIFORM, we rejoice with you…

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By: Mandy Park The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, says fighting corruption in Nigeria is not as difficult as it is generally perceived. He said it’s not an impossible task with the right approach. Obi stated this at a talk show session on youth and leadership opportunities with students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, on Friday. “We are talking about corruption, but let me tell you, fighting corruption is not as difficult as people make it look. “If you, your wife and children are not…

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By: Mandy Park Emir of Kano and former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido, has tackled corrupt public office holders for crisis of credibility and lacking in proper upbringing. The First Class Emir was speaking during Channels TV ‘Politics Today‘ interview to mark the 50th year of former head of state, Gen. Murtala Muhammed’s assassination, Sanusi recalled the values learned from the late Head of State. He said, “The truth is many people in public office today are simply not well brought up. “When I was in…

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  By Mandy Park The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has once again revealed when and how he’ll die. According to the 80-year-old cleric, he will die on a Sunday after eating his favourite meal,pounded yam. He made this known while preaching at RCCG’s ongoing International Convention themed “The Overcomers”. Speaking at the event, he also said death does not always come through prolonged illness and that his departure would be sudden and painless. Adeboye said, “I will die on a…

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By: Mandy Park Valentine Obienyem, Media Adviser to Mr. Peter Obi, has responded to Dr. Josef Umunnakwe Onoh’s attack on Obi’s political integrity and one-term vow, calling his comments “morally hollow” and “politically opportunistic.” In a widely circulated statement published in newspapers and on social media platforms, Onoh accused Obi of reneging on a promise to the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu. Obienyem dismissed this as both “distasteful and desperate,” and challenged him to name those promises Obi reneged on. “It is unbefitting for Dr. Onoh to drag Ojukwu’s name into…

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Photo: Sowore By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has condemned the arrest of Comrade Omoyele Sowore, the Civil Rights Convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, describing it as unjust and illegal. The group demands Sowore’s immediate and unconditional release. CHSR in a statement signed by it’s President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse considers the Nigeria Police Force’s actions as a brazen display of institutional double standards, abuse of power, and a calculated attempt to intimidate and silence dissenting voices. The group notes that the arrest, based on an…

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By: Mandy Park Director, Agribusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Dr. Philips Nto, has criticized Nigeria’s recent 3% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, describing it as “poor” and insufficient given the country’s vast agricultural potential. Nto stressed the importance of value chain addition in agriculture, suggesting that if Nigeria had focused on this area, the economy would have experienced significant growth, potentially becoming the largest economy in Africa. By leveraging value chain addition, Nigeria can unlock its agricultural potential, drive economic growth, and improve its GDP.…

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By: Mandy Park The respected servant of God, Bishop Kingsley Osaghae, marked a major milestone in his life on Saturday July 19, 2025, as he celebrated his 60th birthday anniversary. The grand celebration, held at the prestigious Euphoria Event Place in Lagos, Nigeria, was attended by dignitaries, celebrities, and close friends. The event was a testament to Bishop Osaghae’s impact and influence, with many notable figures in attendance. Friends and family members, including Emeka Chamberlain Ezeh, Pastor Eric, Omoragbon Kingsley, and Agwu David Ejem, worked tirelessly to ensure the success…

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