By Peter Duru, Makurdi JASPI Health and Gender Development Initiative has rounded off its 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with a strong call for communities to unite against both online and offline abuse facing women and girls in displacement camps and host communities. Speaking during the closing ceremony held at the […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou As anticipation heightens ahead of the 2025 Best of Nollywood, BON, Awards, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr.Mudashiru Obasa, has added a significant boost to this year’s ceremony by endowing the highly coveted Best Indigenous Movie, Yoruba, category. The awards, scheduled for Sunday, December 14, at the newly renamed […]

Prominent Nollywood actress Judith Iwu has been officially honoured as a Global Peace Ambassador, a recognition bestowed by John Terence Media Limited in acknowledgment of her outstanding contributions to peace, unity and positive societal values in Nigeria and beyond. The appointment, confirmed in a letter dated December 10, 2025, celebrates Judith Iwu’s growing influence both […]

…as Okumagba unveils reform agenda The Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole SAN, has sworn in Olorogun Victor Akpor Okumagba as the new National President of the Association of Justices of the Peace. The ceremony, held at Ishaka Hotel, Effurun, on Wednesday, drew dignitaries from across the state. Represented by Mivwodere […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Marconi.NG EPC Limited has restated its commitment to delivering cost-competitive and timely oil and gas projects as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to attract new investments and reduce production costs in the sector. The assurance was given on Wednesday when officials of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board’s (NCDMB) Corporate […]

By Etop Ekanem Filmhouse Cinemas, Nigeria’s cinema exhibition company, has announced a strategic holiday partnership with Studio 24, Nigeria’s most recognized photography brand, to deliver an enhanced festive experience for moviegoers this season. The partnership is designed to create meaningful memorabilia for families and friends throughout the Christmas season. From December 20 to January 5, […]

MAAUN Group of Universities has congratulated Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero on her appointment as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano, Nigeria. The appointment was approved by the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, following a recommendation by the University Governing Council after a rigorous selection process. The congratulatory message was contained in a […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) on Thursday held its national convention and elected new executive members that will pilot the affairs of the association for the next one year. The national convention which took place at the Ogun State Secretariat of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Abeokuta, […]

By Simon Ebegbulem Going six years in the saddle at the Douglas House Owerri, the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has surpassed expectations, broken barriers, charted fresh paths, opened up newer opportunities, surmounted and fought agents of retrogression to a standstill, to the point that not a few had their eyes opened, turning new […]

Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso’s position as coach of the Spanish giants in grave danger.

US President Donald Trump said he exchanged “pretty strong words” Wednesday with the leaders of France, Britain and Germany on Ukraine, in the latest sign of a growing rift on how to end Russia’s invasion.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to make the state uncomfortable for criminally minded elements.

As of press time, Malami was poised to spend a third night in EFCC custody due to his inability to meet the bail conditions set by investigators.

The Governor approved the release of 80 inmates who have served over 70 per cent of their terms

However, the governor also stated that he has the right to defect to another party if it becomes necessary to realign politically.