Author: Africa News Nation
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Orientation Course will commence nationwide on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, across the 37 NYSC Orientation Camps in the country. According to the scheme, camp registration for all Prospective Corps Members will begin on Wednesday, January 21, and end at midnight on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Swearing-In Ceremony is scheduled to hold on Friday, January 23, 2026, marking the formal induction of the corps members into national service, while the Closing Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, February 10,…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced a sweeping nationwide membership revalidation and registration exercise with the inauguration of a high-powered Membership, Revalidation, Mobilization and Registration (MRMR) Committee, signaling a decisive move to strengthen the party’s grassroots base and internal cohesion. National Chairman of the party, Senator David A.B. Mark, GCON, who inaugurated the committee at the ADC Party Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, January 7,2026, described the initiative as a strategic milestone in repositioning the ADC for national relevance, electoral competitiveness, and credible democratic engagement. Addressing members of the National Working Committee (NWC), National…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. In Adavi/Okehi, Kogi State, there’s one candidate that stands to redefined its developmental stride (AIA) In an election season dominated by promises, one candidate is drawing attention for a record many voters say already speaks for itself. Hajia Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA), an engineer and development-focused leader, is positioning her candidacy for the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency on a single message: results over rhetoric. Supporters describe her not just as a candidate, but as “a proud daughter of the land” whose professional journey has consistently translated vision into action. AIA Track Record Rooted in Economic…
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…