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By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has issued a stern warning to State Coordinators of the party’s ongoing nationwide electronic membership registration, declaring that any Coordinator who fails to ensure full registration of party members in their state will be removed and replaced. Yilwatda gave the directive on Monday during a meeting with State Registration Coordinators at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, stressing that the assignment is a core party responsibility, not a ceremonial position. The electronic membership registration exercise, which covers the 36 states of the Federation…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to far-reaching reforms aimed at enhancing service delivery and aligning the operations of the Scheme with contemporary national realities. The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the assurance on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Management Conference (AMC) of the Scheme, held in Jos, Plateau State, with the theme “NYSC as a Catalyst for National Development: Tackling Present Challenges and Charting Sustainable Solutions.” General Nafiu acknowledged the sustained support of the Federal Government towards strengthening the Scheme…
By :Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja As Nigeria’s political parties reposition ahead of a new era of youth-driven engagement, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is leaning heavily into digital strategy and grassroots mobilization. At the center of this effort is Queen Nkechi Okiyi, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary (New Media), who says the ADC is positioning itself as a serious alternative for young Nigerians seeking political relevance and accountability. Speaking on the party’s vision, Okiyi emphasized that her role is focused on reshaping political communication and deepening public awareness of the ADC’s ideology and capacity for governance. “My responsibility is…
By: Africa News Nation Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face tournament hosts Morocco in a mouth-watering Africa Cup of Nations semi-final after receiving a major financial boost from billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu following their quarter-final triumph. The Chairman and Founder of BUA Group has pledged more than $1.5 million in performance-based incentives to the Super Eagles after their commanding 2–0 victory over Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement shared Saturday on his official X account, Rabiu hailed the team’s performance and announced a substantial reward package aimed at motivating the players ahead of…
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Works Engr. David Umahi has ordered an aggressive nationwide road intervention programme beginning in 2026, declaring that no section of the country and no federal road will be left unattended. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of ongoing federal road projects, stressing that 2026 would be an “action year” marked by discipline, diligence and zero tolerance for negligence. Umahi announced that every 10-kilometre stretch of federal road construction must henceforth display signboards at the front and back, clearly identifying the Federal Ministry of…
By :Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed Corps Producing Institutions across the country to urgently strengthen their internal data validation systems, warning that poor data integrity poses a serious threat to the credibility of the national mobilisation process. The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, issued the directive at the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop held in Abuja on Tuesday, with the theme “Enhancing Service Delivery Across the NYSC Mobilisation Value Chain.” Nafiu stressed that heads of tertiary institutions must exercise firmer oversight over mobilisation activities, while Desk Officers and Student Affairs…
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. Savannah Energy Plc, the British independent energy company with a growing footprint across Africa, has appointed renowned Nigerian legal luminary, Mr. Kehinde Olamide Ogunwumiju, OFR, SAN, as a Non-Executive Director, reinforcing its commitment to strong governance and African leadership at board level. The appointment takes immediate effect and follows Savannah’s earlier announcement in October 2025 on its plan to deepen Nigerian representation on its board as part of its long-term growth strategy on the continent. Announcing the development, Joseph Pagop Noupoué, Non-Executive Chairman of Savannah Energy, described Ogunwumiju as a strategic addition to the…
By :Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. Oraeri, one of the historic communities that make up Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, has successfully elected a new Ezenri following the demise of its revered monarch, Ogbuefi Dr. Emmanuel Nriagu. The Ezenri kingship institution remains one of the most sacred and respected traditional stools in Igboland. The Ezenri is regarded not only as a traditional ruler but also as a spiritual leader of the Nri people, vested with divine authority to perform ancient rites and sacred ceremonies that uphold the cultural heritage of the people. The keenly contested election took place…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. Savannah Energy Plc, the British independent energy company driving “Projects That Matter” across Africa, has announced a major strategic realignment with its largest shareholder, NIPCO Plc, marking a significant moment in clarifying ownership structure, strengthening governance, and preserving capital. The company disclosed that it is set to enter into a formal Relationship Agreement with NIPCO Plc, a diversified Nigerian energy conglomerate, following NIPCO’s plan to increase its equity stake in Savannah through secondary market purchases. As part of this move, Savannah will terminate its previously announced off-market share buyback agreement. Speaking on the…
By: Folaranmi Adeoye In the teeming Uteh-Okha quarters on the outskirts of Benin City, Edo State, life rarely pauses. Traders bark prices over roaring traffic, motorcycles dart through narrow streets, and children in neatly pressed uniforms hurry to school. Yet, until recently, one building at the centre of this vibrant community stood as a monument to neglect—the Uteh Primary Health Centre. For years, the facility that should have been the community’s first line of defence against disease was instead a symbol of quiet suffering. Serving more than 16,000 residents in an LGA of about 372,000 people, Uteh PHC had slipped…