Author: Africa News Nation

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…

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…