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By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Corps Members have been advised against abandoning the national service for any reason, and urged to stay on and contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. a statement by Caroline Embu Director, Information and Public Relations”, said. The Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the advice while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members at the Orientation Camps in Ogun and Oyo States. General Nafiu, who lauded them for obeying the clarion call for service, also advised them to ensure prudent financial management, adding…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi The U.S. government has officially shut down after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to fund federal operations, triggering a lapse in appropriations. As a result, non-essential federal agencies have begun closing, and hundreds of thousands of government employees are facing furloughs or working without pay. Essential services such as national security, air traffic control, and emergency response will continue, while parks, regulatory offices, and many public services are expected to be disrupted. Congressional leaders say negotiations are ongoing, but there is no immediate timeline for restoring full government operations.
By|| Africa News Nation Fact -Check One of the Nigeria’s Foremost private institutions Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled no fewer than 15 female students for their involvement in sex video–related offences, the university management has confirmed. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, disclosed this on Friday during the institution’s matriculation ceremony, where 936 newly admitted students took the matriculation oath. Addressing the fresh students, Ayorinde warned against acts capable of jeopardising their academic careers, stressing that the university operates a zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline. According to him, the affected students were dismissed for…
By|| Africa News Nation Report, BBC (BBC) The United Nations is at risk of “imminent financial collapse” due to member states not paying their fees, the body’s head has warned. António Guterres said the UN faced a financial crisis which was “deepening, threatening programme delivery”, and that money could run out by July. He wrote in a letter to all 193 member states that they had to honour their mandatory payments or overhaul the organisation’s financial rules to avoid collapse. It comes after the UN’s largest contributor, the US, refused to contribute to its regular and peacekeeping budgets, and withdrew…
By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja In a renewed push for democratic good governance across Africa, the Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria (AFRPN) has announced plans to host its 8th Annual Lecture and Conference, aimed at interrogating pressing governance challenges on the continent through the lens of seasoned diplomacy and international relations practice. The conference, themed “The Challenge of Democratic Governance in Africa: Mega Trends and Leveraging Opportunities for Consolidation,” will bring together retired and serving Nigerian diplomats, policy experts, and key stakeholders in international affairs. Speaking at a pre-event press briefing on Friday at the association’s office in…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to embrace unity and national integration by treating one another as brothers and sisters, irrespective of ethnic, religious or cultural differences. General Nafiu gave the charge while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja. He advised the Corps Members to remain selfless, make the most of their service year, build lasting friendships and establish relationships that would contribute to strengthening the corporate existence of Nigeria. Describing the…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Nigeria and Cuba on Tuesday reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic relations and shared commitment to peace, multilateralism and international law during a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Nigeria, Her Excellency Ambassador Miriam Morales Palmero, at the Ministry’s headquarters, where both sides reviewed the state of Nigeria–Cuba bilateral relations and exchanged views on key global and regional developments. Ambassador Morales Palmero expressed appreciation to the Government of Nigeria for its consistent support for Cuba,…
By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja Nigeria’s most prestigious intellectual and creative awards have entered a new chapter as Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on Tuesday unveiled refreshed visual identities for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, The Nigeria Prize for Science, and the newly introduced Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. The unveiling, held at a press conference in Lagos, signals what NLNG described as a strategic repositioning of the prizes to strengthen their global relevance while preserving their legacy as symbols of excellence and national aspiration. Speaking at the event, Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, said…
By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has emerged as one of the top-performing public institutions in the country, recording an impressive 82.65 per cent score in the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The assessment, carried out between 19 May and 20 June 2025, placed NiMet 10th out of 344 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) nationwide, earning the Agency a rating of “Substantial Compliance.” The result was formally communicated to NiMet in a letter dated 29 December 2025. NiMet also posted a strong…
By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The Executive Chairman of Innoson Group, Chief (Dr.) Innocent Chukwuma, CON, has lauded the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, CON, for what he described as a remarkable transformation of Nigeria’s road infrastructure, saying the impact is being felt across the country. Chief Chukwuma gave the commendation on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Minister at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Abuja. He praised Engr. Umahi’s leadership style and the significant progress recorded in road construction and rehabilitation nationwide, noting that improved connectivity is boosting economic activities and enhancing the…