In a groundbreaking moment for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the FCT Council has elected its first female chairman in a 43-year history traditionally dominated by male candidates. Grace Ike, a journalist from the Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN), shattered the gender barrier with her unopposed election to the prestigious […]
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The Stanley Jegede Foundation (SJF) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Adopt A School Initiative (ADASI) to spearhead educational development programs in Osun State. This collaboration aims to renovate schools and provide essential educational materials, underscoring a shared commitment to accessible and high-quality education for disadvantaged communities. This initiative […]
The recent visit of Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa and the Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has sparked concerns by Afro Brazilians who are calling on the federal government to […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to replace faulty and obsolete meters for customers at no cost. This directive was detailed in a statement released on Monday. The move comes amid reports of certain DisCos requiring customers to pay for the replacement of Unistar […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Nigerians as Directors-General of key national agencies, along with a Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media. Read Also: Introducing Sunday Akin Dare: President Tinubu’s Newly Appointed Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation The newly appointed officials are: 1. Mr. Olawale […]
The Nigerian Presidency has reaffirmed the safety and viability of its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) program, despite Malaysia’s recent decision to phase out natural gas vehicles over safety issues. Malaysian Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook announced that Malaysia will halt the registration and use of CNG-powered vehicles by July […]
In Lagos and Edo State, Nigerians gathered to honor the legacy of High Chief Dr. Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR, at the 17th Annual Raymond Dokpesi Endurance Trek. Held on October 25—Dokpesi’s birthday—the event was organized by the Raymond Dokpesi Centre for Media Development (RDCMD) to celebrate his pioneering contributions to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Sunday Akin Dare as his Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation, entrusting him with managing government communications and public engagement. Mr. Dare’s extensive career spans various roles in public service, media, and journalism, underscoring his experience and capability for this position. Career and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to  Nigerians. The eight actions approved by Mr. President include: 1. The renaming of the Ministry of Nigeria Delta […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet, making significant changes during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The affected ministers include Uju Kennedy (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo (State for Housing and Development), and […]
