Women group demands equity in politics, backs reserved seat’s bill
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja A leading women-focused organisation has called for fairness in political representation, declaring support for the Reserved Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly. The bill seeks to create additional elective positions exclusively for women in both federal and state legislatures, a move the group says is critical to correcting Nigeria’s longstanding […]
Great Ejekwu champions tech growth with free digital training initiative
Great Ejekwu, popularly known as DatFairBoy, has launched a groundbreaking project that bridges hospitality and technology empowerment. Through his Respect Her Haven Foundation (RHHF), he is presenting the SkillUp Port Harcourt programme, a free digital skills training initiative designed to benefit 50 young people in the city of Port Harcourt. The programme, which officially opens […]
Drekford wins industry award, as founder credits consistency, clients
In a ceremony that celebrated excellence and innovation in Nigeria’s competitive real estate sector, Drekford Global concept Ltd emerged victorious, bagging a top industry award. The company, founded in 2016, was recognized for its outstanding project delivery and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. The real estate property development company of the year was presented to […]
The Cute Abiola co-signs Blinkz Cruiz’s debut EP, ‘Sounds from the East Side’
The buzz around Blinkz Cruiz’s newly released EP, “Sounds from the East Side” is gathering momentum so much and now it has earned a significant nod of approval from popular comedian and content creator, The Cute Abiola. At a private listening session organized by ECOWAS youth Ambassador, Opeyemi Ashipa who is the director of Ashipa […]
Insecurity: Again, NEC shuns deliberations on State Police
AGAIN, the National Economic Council, NEC, at its 152nd meeting, declined deliberations on the pending issue of State Police to curb insecurity across the country.
Trump moves to make U.S. citizenship harder with revised civics test
The Trump administration is moving to make it harder for immigrants to gain U.S. citizenship by reinstating a tougher version of the naturalization civics test first introduced in 2020.
We are addressing striking Doctors’ grievances – Wike
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike says the grievances of the striking Doctors are being addressed through due process. The minister stated this on Thursday during the inauguration of a road project in the FCT. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents’ Doctors in the FCT, on Monday, embarked on […]
Court stops LG by-election in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AN Edo High Court sitting in Benin City has restrained the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) and the State Government from going ahead with the planned local government by-elections across 59 wards in the state. Justice Mary E. Itsueli, sitting as a vacation judge, granted the order following […]
Gov. Mbah: Enugu to generate 1,000MW from coal
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has declared that coal deposits in the state would be used to generate 1,000mw of power, and would not be treated as a stranded asset without adequate compensation.
UCL: Rashford bags brace as Barcelona defeat Newcastle 2-1
Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Barcelona as the England forward’s brilliant brace inspired a 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Champions League on Thursday.
Haaland sets new record as fastest player to reach 50 UCL goals
Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland has written his name into the history books once again, becoming the fastest player ever to score 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League.
