May 1, 2026

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo

Men take lead in fight against Gender-Based Violence as MFN project launches in Plateau

Men take lead in fight against Gender-Based Violence as MFN project launches in Plateau

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo October 1, 2025
Men across various sectors are stepping up to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as the Male Feminist Nigeria (MFN) Project officially launched in Pankshin, Plateau State on Tuesday. The initiative, spearheaded by the Kozaki Transformation and Development Foundation, brought together a wide range of stakeholders—including traditional rulers, religious leaders, transport...
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Nigeria @65: FCTA unveils two flagship health initiatives FCTA celebrates Nigeria at 65

Nigeria @65: FCTA unveils two flagship health initiatives

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja October 1, 2025
As part of activities to mark Nigeria 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched the free distribution of Mother–Baby Kits and the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project. During the official launch at the Asokoro district hospital in Abuja, FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud...
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DSS boss orders release of wrongfully arrested businesswoman, others Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi DSS DG

DSS boss orders release of wrongfully arrested businesswoman, others

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
*Awards N20mcCompensation Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release ofan Abuja-based businesswoman, Mrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, who was wrongfully arrested on the suspicion of her alleged involvement in illegal bunkering. He awarded her N10 million as compensation. The DSS boss also ordered that...
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“Hope deferred, promises unfulfilled” – Kachikwu tells Nigerian leaders on Independence Day 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu

“Hope deferred, promises unfulfilled” – Kachikwu tells Nigerian leaders on Independence Day

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- October 1, 2025
As Nigeria commemorates its Independence Day, former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on the nation’s leaders to finally act on the promises that have long been made — but not kept. In a strongly worded message released on Wednesday in Abuja,...
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“Nigeria’s Best Days Are Ahead” – Jonathan urges unity and hope on 65th Independence anniversary Former President Goodluck Jonathan

“Nigeria’s Best Days Are Ahead” – Jonathan urges unity and hope on 65th Independence anniversary

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- October 1, 2025
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, former President Goodluck Jonathan delivered a message of resilience and optimism, calling on Nigerians not to allow present challenges to eclipse their belief in the country’s future. In a statement released in Abuja by his media adviser, Mr. Okechukwu Eze, Jonathan acknowledged...
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Nigerian Army, NDLEA nab fake policemen with cannabis-laden hilux in Taraba Army NDlea arrest fake policemen with cannabis

Nigerian Army, NDLEA nab fake policemen with cannabis-laden hilux in Taraba

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo October 1, 2025
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted two impostors posing as police officers in Taraba State. The suspects were caught transporting over a thousand blocks of cannabis in two Toyota Hilux vehicles. Acting Assistant Director...
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Kaduna nurses, midwives hail Uba Sani over salary structure implementation Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani

Kaduna nurses, midwives hail Uba Sani over salary structure implementation

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna Kaduna State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has lauded Governor Uba Sani for implementing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for health workers in the state. It was made known in a...
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Independence Day: Chief of Staff commends Uba Sani’s focused leadership Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani

Independence Day: Chief of Staff commends Uba Sani’s focused leadership

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kaduna State, Hon. Sani Kila, has congratulated his principal, Senator Uba Sani, on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, describing him as a leader who has brought renewed hope to the people of Kaduna State. Hon. Kila...
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Peace returns to NASSI as factions embrace truce in Akwa Ibom Akwa-Ibom State map in South South Nigeria

Peace returns to NASSI as factions embrace truce in Akwa Ibom

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK , Uyo Peace has finally returned to the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) after a protracted leadership crisis that lasted for years. Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Iniobong Ekong, brokered the truce during a meeting with the warring factions...
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PDP sacks Akwa Ibom exco, raises caretaker committee ahead of national convention PDP

PDP sacks Akwa Ibom exco, raises caretaker committee ahead of national convention

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo October 1, 2025
National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at its meeting held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in accordance with the powers vested in it by the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), approved the dissolution of the Akwa Ibom State executive committee of the party. Consequently,...
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Nigeria @65: Zulum congratulates Tinubu, says peace building and recovery efforts succeeding Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum

Nigeria @65: Zulum congratulates Tinubu, says peace building and recovery efforts succeeding

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri October 1, 2025
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Nigerians on Wednesday on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day Celebration. Marking the milestone, Governor Zulum acknowledged the challenges the country has faced over the past six and a half decades but emphasised that Nigeria...
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Oleru Adoga celebrates Nigeria’s 65th Independence with constituents IMG 20250930 WA0085

Oleru Adoga celebrates Nigeria’s 65th Independence with constituents

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja October 1, 2025
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, leading 2027 House of Representatives hopeful for Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, Oleru Adoga, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of his constituency and Nigerians across the country. Speaking in a goodwill message released to commemorate the national occasion, Adoga, a People’s Democratic...
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WAHO launches workshop on immunization in Liberia; supports Benin’s National Nutrition Programme WAHO in Liberia

WAHO launches workshop on immunization in Liberia; supports Benin’s National Nutrition Programme

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has organized a workshop in Monrovia, Liberia, to advance regional cooperation in medical evaluation, harmonising immunisation days, and creating a regional procurement system for health commodities. The three-day workshop was declared opened on Monday by Liberia’s Assistant Minister of...
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Bayo Onanuga: Between ‘Bolekaja’ Publicity and Public Relations, By YUSHAU SHUAIB Bayo Onanuga

Bayo Onanuga: Between ‘Bolekaja’ Publicity and Public Relations, By YUSHAU SHUAIB

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
I have often emphasised the thin, but important line between journalism and public relations. A journalist thrives on controversy; every confrontation is newsworthy. Public relations, however, demands restraint, maturity, and controlled messaging. It is about protecting integrity, building credibility, and cultivating long-term trust. Unfortunately, in Nigeria’s current political landscape,...
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Zulum warns against fake news, donates N4m to journalists at NUJ Borno conference Borno State Government

Zulum warns against fake news, donates N4m to journalists at NUJ Borno conference

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has urged journalists to uphold the ethics of their profession by shunning fake news and hate speech. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Dauda Iliya, Zulum emphasized the critical role of the press in strengthening democracy and fostering development. Governor...
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Zulum tasks journalists to champion fight against fake news and disinformation Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya

Zulum tasks journalists to champion fight against fake news and disinformation

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has task journalists to take a leading role in combating the spread of disinformation, misinformation, and fake news, particularly in the digital space. The Governor made the call on Tuesday at the 2025 Triennial Delegates’ Conference of...
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FULL TEXT: National broadcast of President Tinubu on 65th Independence anniversary of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu

FULL TEXT: National broadcast of President Tinubu on 65th Independence anniversary of Nigeria

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- October 1, 2025
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our...
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