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By Peter Omopo Katsina – Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State for his visionary leadership in fostering innovation, youth empowerment, and small business growth, describing the state as “a beacon of creativity and resilience in Northern Nigeria.” Shettima made the remarks on Monday during the graduation ceremony of the Dikko Social Innovation Academy and the maiden edition of the Katsina MSME Awards and Dinner held at the Government House Banquet Hall, Katsina. According to the Vice President, Katsina is reclaiming its historical reputation as a hub of scholarship, commerce, and craftsmanship — a…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, Nigeria – A teenager, Joy Ogah, made history on Monday as she symbolically assumed the role of Vice President of Nigeria for a day, using the opportunity to champion the cause of girl-child education and empowerment across the country. The event took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and a delegation from PLAN International, led by Helen Mfonobong Idiong, the organisation’s Director of Programme, Quality, and Innovation. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Vice President on Tuesday, the initiative formed part of PLAN International’s…

By Peter Omopo Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has arrived in Abidjan to lead the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election slated for October 25, 2025. According to a statement released by ECOWAS on Tuesday, the deployment of the observer mission aligns with the 2001 ECOWAS Additional Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, reaffirming the bloc’s commitment to peace, stability, and democratic consolidation in the region. Osinbajo, who served as Nigeria’s Vice President from 2015 to 2023, heads a 187-member ECOWAS delegation, supported by…

A man is truly blessed when he walks beside a woman whose heart beats not only for herself but for the good of her home, her husband, and her community. A selfless woman brings strength, peace, and purpose wherever she stands. Her love isn’t loud but seen in her patience, her prayers, and her quiet endurance. When a man honours such a woman, cherishing her as God commands, their union becomes more than a marriage. It becomes a _MINISTRY_ . Together,they build not just a home but a legacy of love that inspires others. Their relationship becomes a reflection of…

Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begun a crucial meeting with leaders of major tertiary education unions to address the ongoing nationwide strike that has crippled universities and other higher institutions across the country. The meeting, which is currently taking place at the NLC national headquarters in Abuja, includes representatives from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), among others. The NLC convened the session following its invitation to…

By Peter Omopo Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims by its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, alleging that his signature was forged on official correspondence related to the party’s forthcoming national convention. At a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that Anyanwu personally signed the letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) notifying it of the PDP’s national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to Ologunagba, the signing took place just hours before the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting…

By Peter Omopo A massive internet outage linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday disrupted several major websites, online services, and mobile applications across the globe, temporarily crippling parts of the digital economy. According to reports by BBC and CNN Business, the outage affected hundreds of companies that depend on AWS cloud infrastructure, including Snapchat, Roblox, Disney+, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, McDonald’s, Canva, Hulu, Fortnite, and financial institutions such as Lloyds Bank. Data from Downdetector, a website that monitors internet disruptions, showed over four million user complaints across more than 500 global companies — making it one of…

By Peter Omopo Ilorin – The University of Ilorin has announced plans to graduate 11,886 students during its 40th Convocation Ceremonies, coinciding with the institution’s Golden Jubilee Anniversary celebration, which marks 50 years of academic distinction, innovation, and service to humanity. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), made the disclosure on Monday during a pre-convocation press briefing held at the university campus in Ilorin. According to Egbewole, out of the 11,886 graduating students, 316 achieved First Class honours, 4,120 earned Second Class Upper Division, 5,939 obtained Second Class Lower Division, while 1,078 and 11 graduates finished with Third Class and Pass…

By Peter Omopo A popular commercial complex, EDA Plaza, located in the Jabi district of Abuja, has been sealed off after police officers fired tear gas into the building while dispersing protesters demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The incident occurred on Monday when the protesters, who had earlier converged in the area as part of the #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow campaign, were confronted by security operatives. Eyewitnesses said the demonstrators fled into the plaza to escape the effects of the tear gas, prompting officers to fire more canisters into the premises. Journalists,…

By Peter Omopo The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has cautioned procurement officers across the public sector against obstructing ongoing procurement reforms, warning that any officer found guilty of such acts will face strict disciplinary measures. The Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, issued the warning during a strategic meeting with procurement officers on Grade Levels 08 to 14 under the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, held in Abuja on Monday. According to a statement signed by Zira Nagga, Head of Public Relations at the BPP, Dr. Adedokun’s keynote address titled “Driving Excellence…