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PHOTO : Mrs Essienette receiving the Award from Prince Obinna Orji By: Mandy Park Mrs. Ugochi Bessie Essienette, Abia State Liaison Officer in Lagos, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to society with the prestigious Igbo Ndi Oma Africa TV Award. The award acknowledges her exceptional service, integrity, and professionalism in her role. Historically, the Igbo Ndi Oma TV Award is an honour bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity, courage and professionalism in chosen career, advocacy or philanthropy. The Award was presented by Prince Obinna Orji,…

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By: Daniel KanuEditor A recent study by the China Index has ranked Nigeria 4th among 101 countries where China has the most influence. The China Index is the first project to measure and visualize the PRC’s global influence. The 2024 edition covers 101 countries, including Nigeria, offering a nuanced view for academics, policymakers, journalists, and civil society. The research highlights China’s growing presence in Nigeria’s key sectors, including technology, law enforcement, economy, and foreign policy. The Index is published by the China in the World (CITW) network, an initiative of…

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By: Mandy Park The Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions, CCISONFI, has emphasized the need for absolute vigilance in the financial sector to deal with disruptive cyber threats. The Chairman of CCISONFI, Mr Festus Amede stated this at its annual conference held in Uyo with the theme; “Cyber Resilience in a Disruptive World”. Amede, told the gathering of Chief Information Security Officers of Financial Institutions, government agencies, security agencies, cyber security organizations, cyber security software solution providers and related vendors that cyber disruption has become the…

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By: Mandy park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has called on the Nigeria Police to remove the name of UK-based Nigerian philanthropist, Chief (Mrs) Dorcas Adeyinka, from the list of wanted persons. CHSR’s President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, made the appeal during a press conference in Lagos. Omotehinse disclosed that Adeyinka was detained for 21 days in 2024 over the death of Mrs Foluso Asimiyu, a woman she had helped. However, an autopsy revealed that Asimiyu died from complications related to tuberculosis. CHSR alleged that Adeyinka’s detention was…

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By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has raised concerns over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Lagos State Government and the Belstar/ENKA consortium to rehabilitate and expand the state’s water infrastructure. CAPPA alleged that the process and outcome lack transparency. The service-oriented and need-meeting non-governmental organisation (NGO) noted that despite the government’s claims of a strategic move to improve water supply, scant information is available about the MoU, raising more questions than answers. CAPPA called for transparency, stating that the Lagos State government owes…

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By: Mandy Park Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has in a Post on Thursday expressed concern over the recent technical glitches that affected the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results, impacting 379,997 candidates. Obi described the incident as a reflection of the persistent fragility of Nigeria’s institutional systems, which can have severe consequences. But, he commended JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for his open admission of fault and expression of remorse, calling it a rare display of accountability in Nigeria’s public…

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By: Mandy Park The South-East caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to mass-exit the party if its choice of Sunday Udeh-Okoye as national secretary is not respected. This development comes after the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) directed the South-East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) to nominate a candidate for the position. This is as Dr. Peter Mbah, Governor of Enugu State and leader of the party in the zone, rallied members to speak with one voice. Also Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees,…

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