Ilupeju Community Donates Over N300m Facilities to FUOYE Institute Of Nursing Sciences 

Photo: Prof Ogunwole, FUOYE VC By Bunmi Olarewaju The Ilupeju community in Ekiti State has handed over buildings and equipment valued at over N300 million to the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) to support the take-off of its Institute of Nursing Sciences. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, described the gesture as a landmark demonstration of the community’s commitment to education and human capital development. Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Tajudeen Bolanle Opoola, Ogunwole made the remarks during the formal handover ceremony held in Ilupeju-Ekiti.…

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Odunzeh Unveils Reform Agenda Ahead of 2027, Calls for End to Mediocrity in Politics

Photo: Hon. Uche Odunzeh By Mandy Park A political figure and reform advocate, Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, has outlined a forward-looking vision for governance ahead of the 2027 elections, calling for a decisive shift away from what he described as “waste and unproductive celebration of mediocrity” in Nigeria’s political culture. Speaking as part of his “Project 2027” initiative, Odunzeh stressed the need to overhaul the nation’s electoral orientation, urging citizens to prioritize competence, credibility, and long-term development over superficial displays of political strength. According to him, meaningful change can only…

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Rep Akiba Congratulates Gov Otu on NIPR National Patron Investiture

Photo: Gov Otu at the NIPR investiture By: Mandy Park The Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bassey Akiba, has congratulated Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on his investiture as National Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. In a statement made available to the media, Akiba described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of the governor’s commitment to excellence in governance, strategic communication, and people-centred leadership. He commended Otu’s efforts in fostering public trust, promoting inclusiveness, and strengthening government-citizen relations through effective…

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Mbah at 54: Lawmaker Hails Enugu Governor’s ‘Disruptive Innovation’, Lists Key Achievements

Photo: From L-R, Gov Mbah and Dr Aneke By: Daniel Kanu A member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Okechukwu Aneke, has congratulated the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on his 54th birthday, commending what he described as transformative leadership and “disruptive innovation” across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Aneke, who represents Udi South State Constituency, said the governor’s administration had, in less than three years, repositioned Enugu through bold reforms and infrastructure development. He highlighted the near completion of 260 Smart…

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CSOs want FG, State Govts to introduce mandatory salt reduction targets, front-of-pack warning labels

By Mandy Park Civil society organisations have called on the Federal and state governments to introduce mandatory salt reduction targets and clear front-of-pack warning labels on processed foods to protect Nigerians from rising cases of diet-related diseases. The call was made by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), and the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) in a joint statement issued to mark this year’s World Consumer Rights Day. The groups said the 2026 theme, “Safe Products, Confident Consumers,” highlights…

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Why I Visited Tinubu at Aso Villa – Gowon

Photo: Gowon and Tinubu during their meeting By: Mandy Park Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on Saturday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, saying his visit was primarily to commend the President for what he described as ongoing efforts to improve the country. Speaking with journalists after the meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Gowon said he came to express appreciation for the work the Tinubu administration is doing across various sectors of national life. According to the former military leader,…

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Keyamo Leads Aviation Ministry, Agencies at NASTOCE 2026 in Abuja

Photo: Festus Keyamo, Aviation Minister By Mandy Park The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, SAN, is leading Agencies of the Ministry at a plenary session of the conference focusing on General Air Transport Services and Aerospace Management: A Vital Component in Sport Tourism Development in Nigeria on Day One of the Conference – Monday 30th March, 2026 at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel. The National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition in identifying with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to…

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Obi Not Involved in Transactional Politics, Media Office Tells Bwala

Photo: Daniel Bwala By: Daniel Kanu The media office of former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims by presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala that the former Anambra State governor attempted to engage him politically. In a statement issued on Friday by the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Ibrahim Umar, the media office described Bwala’s allegation as false and misleading, insisting that Obi does not engage in what it called “transactional politics.” The statement said the former presidential candidate has consistently maintained a principled…

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Okonkwo Urges Nigerians to Join ADC to ‘Rescue Country’ from APC

Photo: Mr Kenneth Okonkwo By: Daniel Kanu Lawyer, Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as a viable platform to rescue the country from its present socio-economic and security challenges. Okonkwo made the call on Thursday night in a video shared on his verified page on X (formerly Twitter), where he explained the reasons behind his recent alignment with the opposition party. The former spokesman for the Labour Party presidential campaign in the 2023 general election…

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Vibrant Journalist Emeka Alex Duru Bags PhD With Study on Nigerian Press and Politics

Photo: Emeka Alex Duru, Editor, The Niche By: Daniel Kanu Outstanding journalist and Editor of the prominent Nigerian online newspaper The Niche, Emeka Alex Duru, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Lagos State University after successfully defending his doctoral thesis on the interplay between the press and politics in Nigeria. Alex-Duru’s research, titled “Press and Politics in Nigeria, 1970–2023,” examines the evolving role of the media in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape over more than five decades. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of how the press has…

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