By MANDY PARK The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Billiri Local Government Area Chapter, has accused the Bauchi State Government and the Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable Children Agency of failing to comply with a Federal High Court order directing the release of a 17-year-old girl, Faith Barnabas, to her mother. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of YOWICAN Billiri, Comrade Sarki Napthali, described the alleged continued custody of the teenager as “a clear case of contempt of court and a violation of the rule…
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From Dreams to Purpose: Start-Rite Schools Graduates Forty Students Ready to Make Their Mark
By Mandy Park The journey from a child’s first dream to a young adult’s sense of purpose rarely happens in a single moment. It unfolds gradually through years of learning, discovery, perseverance, and growth. At Start-Rite Schools, that journey took centre stage during a week of colourful graduation ceremonies that celebrated every step of a learner’s development, culminating in the graduation of forty Secondary School students prepared to write the next chapter of their lives. The celebrations began on Tuesday, 14 July, as the Early Years pupils delighted parents and…
Read MoreAACMO Football Tournament Final: Lugbe Deanery set to tackle Wuse on Saturday, August 1
By Mandy Park The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is buzzing with anticipation as Lugbe Deanery prepares to take on Wuse Deanery in the grand finale of the Abuja Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organisation (AACMO) Soccer Championship. The highly anticipated showdown will take place this Saturday, August 1, 2026. It marks the climax of a competitive tournament organized to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) in Nigeria. The tournament kicked off on June 27, 2026, at the Papal Ground in Kubwa, featuring selected squads representing the eight distinct…
Read MoreNAN Helmsman, Ali M Ali Honoured with NASTOCE Award, Pledges Support for NISPRISPORT 2026 Training Program
Photo: Left: Ahmed Mohammed Sule, President, Ringo Sport Club presents Award to (Right) Alh. Ali M Ali, MD, NAN By: Mandy Park The National President of Ringo Sport Club Nigeria (RSCN), Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, has honoured Alhaji Ali Muhammad Ali, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), with the conferment of the prestigious National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE) 2026 Meritorious Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to media infrastructure upgrade and the promotion of sports tourism in Nigeria. During the award ceremony which took…
Read MoreSt. Linus, Chika/Aleita Parish Wins 2026 Lugbe Deanery CMO Soccer Championship
By Mandy Park After eleven weeks of exciting and competitive football, the Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organisation Football Tournament came to a close on Sunday, July 26, 2026. St. Linus, Chika/Aleita emerged as worthy champions, while SS. Peter and Paul, New Site finished as runners-up, after the final match ended 2-1. Our Lady of Fatima, Karonmajigi clinched the 3rd position after defeating Holy Cross, Kuchingoro, 2 goals to 1 in the third-place match. According to a statement by the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Bro. Sunday Otori, JP, who also…
Read MoreAEDC Rewards 1,126 Employees with Promotions and Step Increments in Landmark Investment in Talent and Career Growth
By: Mandy Park Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has announced the promotion of 547 employees and the approval of 579 Step Increments following the successful conclusion of its 2025 Performance Appraisal Exercise, reaffirming the Company’s unwavering commitment to recognising excellence, rewarding performance and building one of Africa’s most admired workplaces. The milestone reflects AEDC’s deliberate investment in its people as the Company accelerates its transformation into a customer-centric, high-performing electricity distribution company with global standards and Pan-African aspirations. The promotions and step increments, approved by the Company’s Management, recognise employees…
Read MoreAt 44, Ugochi Otti-Essienette, Launches Foundation, Empowers Widows, Indigent Women
Photo: Mrs. Ugochi Otti-Essienette. By: Bayo Obalende In a celebration that combined philanthropy with public service, the Abia State Liaison Officer in Lagos, Mrs. Ugochi Otti-Essienette, marked her 44th birthday by launching the Grace and Impact Foundation and empowering 44 women, comprising mainly widows and other indigent women. The 44 women empowered were : 11 widows, 11 elderly women 11 single mothers, and 11 physically challenged women. The event, held in Lagos on Sunday, July 19, drew an array of dignitaries, family members, friends, sponsors, development partners, community leaders, members…
Read MoreOgun AG Declines Prosecution, Clears Dorcas Adeyinka and Suraju Ashimiyu Over Ms. Olayinka’s Death Allegation
By: Mandy Park The Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice has declined to prosecute Chief (Mrs.) Dorcas Adeyinka and Mr. Suraju Ashimiyu over allegations linked to the death of Ms. Folunsho Olayinka, effectively bringing an end to a criminal case that had generated public attention for more than two years. The development was disclosed in a statement issued and made available to the media on Wednesday, 17th June in Lagos by Yakubu Eleto Chambers, legal representatives of the two individuals. According to the law firm, the Attorney-General’s decision followed…
Read MoreBreaking : Veteran Actor and Theatre Icon Kola Oyewo Dies at 80
Photo: Dr Kola Oyewo By: Daniel Kanu Veteran Nigerian actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and academic, Dr. Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80, bringing to a close a distinguished career that spanned more than six decades in the country’s theatre and film industry. The death of the respected thespian was announced on Friday by fellow actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afod, through a tribute shared on his official Instagram page. Mourning the late actor, Afod described Oyewo as one of the most influential figures in Nigerian theatre and cinema whose…
Read MoreJune 12: Insecurity Threatens Nigeria’s Democratic Gains, CAPPA Warns
By: Mandy Park As Nigeria marks the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993, and 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule on Friday, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to treat the country’s worsening insecurity as a direct threat to democracy, the rule of law, and the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement to mark the day, the organisation warned that no democracy can flourish when citizens live under the constant threat of kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, communal violence, and other…
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