Written by The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Security and Intelligence Subcommittee for the 2025 National Convention urged members to collaborate for a peaceful convention atmosphere. The Sub-Committee Vice-Chairman, Retired Col. Austin Akobundu, made the call at the sub-committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Akobundu, the immediate past PDP National Organising Secretary, pledged the sub-committee’s commitment to … Continue reading “PDP security team calls for unity to ensure peaceful 2025 convention”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the screening exercise was conducted simultaneously in Abuja, Owerri and Lagos It was designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates … Continue reading “JAMB screens 176 underage candidates for admission”
CALABAR: OCT. 8, 2025 The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, says the best platform to strategically engage with Nigerian Diasporas who are agents of Change, innovations, investments and social transformation, is the establishment of the State Diaspora Focal Point Offices and Officers’ Summit across the Country. Governor Otu who was represented by … Continue reading “OUR DIASPORAS ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE, INNOVATIONS, INVESTMENTS AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION- Gov Bassey Otu”
•As Ansar-Ud-Deen Society reaffirms commitment to advancing education, healthcare, social welfare The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said his administration will continue to partner with faith-based organisations like the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria and Overseas for interventions in education, health and other social services for the benefit of Lagos residents. He spoke on … Continue reading “WE’LL CONTINUE TO PARTNER FAITH-BASED ORGANISATIONS ON INTERVENTIONS, SAYS SANWO-OLU”
A group of eminent Nigerians, top business leaders, clerics, and civil society advocates, have cautioned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the organised labour movement against actions capable of undermining national economic interests, particularly concerning the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In a joint statement signed by Atedo Peterside (CON), Khalifa … Continue reading “Kukah, Sanusi, Atedo Rally Behind Dangote Refinery, Warn Labour Against Disruption”
Lagos, Nigeria – SUNU Nigeria, comprising SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc and SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, has announced the launch of its second annual Pink October 2.0 initiative, significantly expanding its commitment to women’s health by offering free breast cancer screenings (mammograms/clinical breast exams) to 150 women in Nigeria. This year’s effort marks a major increase … Continue reading “SUNU Nigeria Expands Impact, Funds Free Breast Cancer Screening for 150 Women in Second Annual Campaign”
•Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Safety First Campaign, Occupational Safety Cadets at LSSC Summit Protection of the workers from risks that can potentially cause permanent injury at their workplaces was the central point of discussion at the third Lagos State Occupational Safety and Health Conference (LASOSH) held on Tuesday. Stakeholders at the summit called for adoption of best … Continue reading “LAGOS ADOPTS ADVANCED SAFETY OVERSIGHT TO ELIMINATE OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AT WORKPLACES”
The Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, founded by Seun Oloketuyi, has announced that this year, four extraordinary Nigerians will be the recipients of its esteemed Special Recognition and Lifetime Achievement Awards. According to Oloketuyi, the 17th edition recipients are: Funke Akindele: The Box Office Queen and multi-talented actress and filmmaker. The award is in recognition … Continue reading “BON AWARDS TO PRESENT FUNKE AKINDELE, PETE EDOCHIE, STEVE AYORINDE, SHAIBU HUSSEINI WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR”
One year after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revived the National Sports Commission (NSC), Nigeria’s sports sector is experiencing a remarkable transformation driven by a renewed vision and strategic leadership. The appointment of Mallam Shehu Dikko as Chairman and Mr. Bukola Olapade as Director General in 2024 marked the beginning of a new era—one defined by … Continue reading “A Year of Transformation: How the NSC Is Redefining Nigeria’s Sporting Future”
Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has resigned from office over allegations of possessing a fake academic certificate. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this in a statement late Tuesday. Nnaji recently came under scrutiny over his academic qualifications following an investigation by PREMIUM TIMES. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), reportedly disowned … Continue reading “Tinubu’s Minister, Uche Nnaji, Resigns Over Fake Certificate Scandal”