Author: Africa News Nation
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja,Nigeria Africa News Nation learnt Venezuela’s Supreme Court ruled on Saturday that Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodríguez will assume the role of interim president following the detention of President Nicolás Maduro earlier that morning during a U.S. military operation. In a decision issued by the court’s Constitutional Chamber, the justices stated that Rodríguez would take on the presidency to ensure “administrative continuity and the comprehensive defense of the Nation.” The ruling also said the court would continue deliberations to determine the appropriate legal framework to maintain the continuity of the state, the functioning…
By :Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The Hon. Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has praised the role of young changemakers and community leaders in driving national progress, describing their efforts as the quiet force behind meaningful development. Speaking at the 2025 Caliphate Icon Awards on Friday in Sokoto, Goronyo commended the organizers for sustaining what he called a credible platform that celebrates excellence, service, and positive social impact. The event was organized by Amazing Fame Concept in partnership with the Caliphate Youth Forum and held at the Sokoto Guest House. In a statement by Abdullahi…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency, on the cusp of experiencing accountable leadership – As political momentum builds ahead of the next electoral cycle, Honourable Hajia Aisha Ibrahim Adoke, widely known as AIA, is positioning herself as a central figure in what she describes as a transformative future for the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency. Speaking to supporters and community stakeholders, Adoke emphasized the need to move Adavi/Okehi “from the margins to the center” of political and economic development. Her message focuses on redefining the constituency’s role within broader national development efforts, arguing that sustained progress can only come through…
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. Authorities in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory are searching for four siblings who disappeared from their family home in the Ado area of Abuja on the evening of December 30, 2025. The children — all biological siblings — went missing from their residence at Ado Junction, Capital Gate, House No. 2, in Karu Local Government Area, according to their parents, Mr. Asoja Agbena Odubo and his wife. The parents told authorities that the children were indoors watching cartoons when their mother briefly stepped out to purchase cooking ingredients nearby. When she returned, the house was…
By: Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. In a powerful demonstration of community-driven impact, the Aziki Charity Foundation has concluded its end-of-year humanitarian outreach, Operation Jaji Homecoming, reaching more than 150 widows and elderly women in the Jaji military community and surrounding areas. Held in Jaji, Kaduna State on Monday, December 29, 2025, the initiative marked a deliberate shift from short-term charity to long-term empowerment, combining free healthcare services, economic capacity building, and emotional and spiritual support for one of the region’s most vulnerable populations. Organizers said the outreach was inspired by the life and legacy of the foundation’s matriarch, Mrs. Cathrine Madaki,…
By: Goodluck E.Adubazi,Abuja Umuawa, Imo State, Nigeria — December 29 Dr. Regina Duru, National Coordinator of the Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation, led a practical session of a literacy-through-vocation and psychosocial support intervention on December 29 in Umuawa Umuanagankpa, Umueshi Community, Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State. The initiative brought hands-on vocational learning together with psychosocial support, targeting community members to strengthen literacy, skills development, and emotional well-being. Organizers say the program is part of a broader effort to empower underserved communities across the region through sustainable education and support services.
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. On January 2nd, 2026, Dr. Regina Duru, National Coordinator of the Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF), will deliver a crucial paper addressing the alarming rise of drug abuse among youth in Nigeria. The presentation will take place in Obinri Village, Oraeri Town, Aguata Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra State. Dr. Duru’s paper, which highlights the inherent dangers of drug use among young people, promises to shed light on the deepening crisis and the urgent need for comprehensive intervention. The presentation will explore the far-reaching consequences of substance abuse on youth, including its…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged staff and corps members to enter 2026 with renewed dedication, patriotism, and a strong commitment to national unity, as Nigeria faces ongoing social and economic challenges. In a New Year message released by the NYSC management, the Director-General praised staff and corps members for their resilience and dedication throughout 2025, describing their efforts as central to the successes recorded by the scheme over the past year. “The old year has passed, and a new one has begun,” the message stated, calling on…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja On January 1, 2026 In his annual New Year prophecy, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has delivered a powerful message to millions of believers around the world. Speaking to the largest congregation in his church, Pastor Adeboye outlined what he believes God has revealed about the upcoming year—2026—categorizing his prophecy into three segments: general, Nigeria-specific, and international predictions. General Prophecy for 2026 Pastor Adeboye emphasized that 2026 will be a year of increased breakthroughs and fewer failures. He shared that while the winds of change began…
By : Africa News Nation Reports, Abuja, Nigeria. Friends of Africa and Nigeria for Good Governance (FOAN) has joined associates, mentees, and well-wishers across the country to celebrate Hon. Isa Omade on his birthday, describing him as a transformative leader, mentor, and nation builder whose influence spans public service, youth development, and governance. In a birthday message released on Thursday, January 1, 2026 , the group praised Omade’s enduring commitment to empowering young people and nurturing leadership rooted in service and integrity. One of the most compelling reflections came from Goodluck Emmanuel Adubazi, a journalist and longtime mentee, who recounted…