S-East youths back FCT lands director, reject campaign of calumny
By Dennis Agbo The South-East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF) has expressed support for the Director of Lands, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr Chijioke Nwankoeze, rejecting what it described as a sustained campaign of calumny, misinformation and unsubstantiated allegations against the official. The Forum, in a statement by its Chairman, Mazi Dr Ezenwa A. A. […]
Osun Election: Oyebamiji accepts result, congratulates Adeleke
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has accepted the outcome of the poll and congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke, two weeks after the election. Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord Party, was declared winner of the election. In a statement on Saturday, Oyebamiji […]
Ozioma Okonkwo’s couture takes spotlight at Basadi Awards
When Zambian rapper and singer Bwalya Sophie Chibesakunda, popularly known as Bomb$hell Grenade, stepped onto the red carpet at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, her striking appearance drew attention to the work of Nigerian fashion designer Ozioma Nkiruka Okonkwo. Bomb$hell Grenade wore a gold-and-bronze couture gown designed by Okonkwo, featuring […]
2027: Don’t promise what you can’t deliver, Maraya warns politicians
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — A Kaduna-based Islamic scholar and former Special Adviser to two former governors of Kaduna State, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, has cautioned politicians seeking elective offices in 2027 against making unrealistic promises to Nigerians in their bid to win votes. Maraya, who spoke against calls by some politicians for the return of […]
Rotary Club of Osubi targets N17 million for educational, health, finance – support projects
Rotary Club of Osubi, under District 9141 of Rotary International, has called for support to execute educational, health and finance – support programmes for the 2026 – 2027 Community Services’ projects. The 17th President Of Rotary Club of Osubi, Rtn. Bemigho Florence Akande, who appealed for the support during her installation at Osubi in Okpe […]
Ugboaja’s death devastating blow to labour movement — CFC
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — The Centre for Change, CFC, has described the death of the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr Emma Ugboaja, as a devastating blow to the labour movement. The CFC, in a statement on Sunday by its President, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, said Ugboaja was at the forefront of […]
