Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention slated for 30th and 31st October, Chieftains of the party in the South-Eastern part of the country, have rejected what they called the imposition of Senator Sam Daddy Anyanwu as the consensus candidate of the party in the zone for the position of secretary. Recall that the national secretary of the Read More
The Partnership for Initiatives in the Niger Delta, a non-governmental organization committed to peace-building and capacity development in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region is set to mark its 10th years of operation in the region. Since its establishment in 2010 with initial funding from Chevron Corporation, PIND has been promoting peace and equitable economic growth in the Niger Delta region by Read More
A former lawmaker, Linus Abba Okorie Sunday insisted that People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Ebonyi state chapter adhered to the guidelines and constitutions of the party in the just concluded congress. Hon Okorie a two time representative of Ohanivo in the House of Representatives was reacting to allegations made by Barrister Silas Onu, the immediate past caretaker publicity secretary and chairmanship Read More
The Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) has commended PRAWA and African Security Sector Network (ASSN) with the support of Geneva Center for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) in compiling a baseline study of Private Security Regulation (PSR) in the West African region. Representative of ECOWAS Commission DR. Isaac Armstrong, gave the commendation in Abuja during the validation workshop on Read More
The National Coordinator/ Chief Executive Officer African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development, (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, Princess Gloria Akobundu, has assured that food insufficiency, unhealthy feeding and farming are about to be reversed especially at the grassroots through its newly launched initiative to strengthen smallholder farmers capabilities in the six geopolitical zones of the country.In a statement signed weekend in Read More
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has debunked a report that it paid the sum of N20 million to bandits in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina state in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized by the bandits for the fear of being used against it aircraft . NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet in Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun state, Saturday, conducted two parallel state congresses as factions loyal to Sen. Ibikunle Amosun and Gov. Dapo Abiodun held at separate venues Our correspondent observed that while the faction loyal to the former Governor and Senator representing Ogun Central, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun had its congress at the Palace of the Alake and paramount ruler Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress conducted by the faction loyal to Senator Ibikunle Amosun was Saturday invaded by thugs allegedly loyal to the governor’s camp. The thugs who were armed with dangerous weapons invaded the venue of the Amosun faction congress at Ake Palace in Abeokuta, shooting sporadically, while party members at the venue took to their heels Read More
Asiwaju Odo O’odua, Asiwaju Rotimi Ajanaku on Friday felicitated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi lll, the Permanent Chairman of Oyo state Council of Obas and Chiefs in Oyo state on the occasion of his 83rd birthday anniversary. The All Progressives Congress (APC), chieftain in a congratulatory message to the Alaafin of Oyo, Asiwaju Rotimi Ajanaku, showered encomiums Read More
The American Embassy, Friday, presented prizes to winners of the USNGandMe essay and video contest it organised to commemorate 245th independence anniversary of the United States of America and 60 years of bilateral relations with Nigeria. While Ilufu Akah emerged as grand winner of the essay competition, Jesse John was top in the video category. Speaking at the ceremony, assistant Read More
Earnest E. Bello is the first woman to vie for the position of Councillor in Quarters Ward, Gwagwalada Area Council, on the platform of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In this interview with ENE OSHABA, she shares her passion for community development and aspiration to change the Quarters Ward for the better. What is your background and what motivated you to Read More
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has it was working steadily to digitalise operations at all port locations in the country towards optimal efficiency, elimination of corrupt practices, and service excellence. Acting Managing Director, NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko, stated this when he played host to a delegation of the Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), led by the Association’s Read More
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state Chapter, has begun preparation for the maiden edition of the Security Cup in the state. The Security Cup is a football competition proposed to be held among the security agencies in the state. Speaking about the tournament, during a visit to the Amotekun office, the Chairman, SWAN Ogun state, Hakeem Akintunde, Read More
The caretaker Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun state, Prince Gboyega Famodun, may emerge unopposed in the Saturday, October 16, 2021 state congress. Indications have emerged of plans to return Famodun as party chairman as nobody was in the chairmanship race with him. The spokesman to Famodun, Mr. Kola Olabisi, who was asked whether anybody was contesting against Famodun Read More
Four political parties in 2014 merged to become the Àll Progressives Congress (APC). These were the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Alhaji Atiku Abubakar-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). That merger led to the defeat of a sitting government, for the first Read More
The Emir of Zazzau and Chairman, Kaduna state Council of Emirs and Chiefs, Mallam Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, has formally turbaned the new wazirin Zazzau, Khadi Mohammad Inuwa Aminu. Speaking shortly after the ceremony at his Palace, Friday, the emir said the new wazirin, who was appointed on Monday, merited the appointment considering his qualities. He explained that the wazirin has Read More
African design advocate and Chief Executive of Design Week Lagos (DWL), Ms Titi Ogufere, has lauded Nigeria’s leading furniture manufacturing company, Julius Berger-AFP as a key supporter of the country’s industrial design and manufacturing aspirations. This is comes on the heels of the declaration by just as the Julius Berger-AFP Sales Manager, Mr. Uche Uzoewulu, of the company’s enduring commitment to Read More
The President of Catholic Women Organisation (CEO) Lady Charity Ohadiugha, has called on Nigerians to shun all forms violence and embrace peace. Ohadiugha made the call at the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre (KAICIID) fellows roundtable inter-religious and intercultural dialogue on the protection of Holy sites in Abuja. She said there was need for more enlightenment on peaceful coexistence, Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), and Zamfara state government will engage 1000 dry season farmers in the state. This was made known by the state commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs Alhaji Abubakar Sarkin Fawa Dambo at a joint press conference with the ministry of commerce and industry Friday. Read More
ActionAid Nigeria Director of Resource Mobilization and Innovation Andrew Mamedu, has said that Nigeria loses its 2 years budget amounting to N38 trillion to climate change. Mamedu who stated this on Friday at the launch of the Earth walk campaign in commemoration of the International Day of Rural women, explained that on the Economic front in April 2026, Foreign, Commonwealth and Read More
The CentreStage International (CSI) in partnership with Ascend Studios Foundation for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)- A White House Initiative that supports Women Entrepreneurs around the World has called on Nigerians use the power of personal branding and stories to shape the narrative about their businesses and drive growth and profitability. The Convener CSI, Mrs Naomi Osemedua, at it part Read More
Sada Malumfashi is the curator of Hausa International Books and Arts Festival (HIBAF) which is coming up in Kaduna between October 21 and 23, 2021. He tells AWAAL GATA why it was curated and what should be expected. How did you conceive HIBAF? The idea for HIBAF was to provide a space for the discourse and conversations around Hausa language Read More
A popular online newspaper, TheCable, has announced the establishment of its book division with the publication of the memoir of a former executive secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Waziri Adio. The memoir will be published by Cable Books, the newly launched imprint of Cable Newspaper Ltd, publishers of TheCable online newspaper, the medium says. The memoir, which Read More
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a nutrition-focused organisation, has urged major priority actions for Nigeria from the just-concluded UN Food Systems Summit to assist the country to improve “our food systems as a country.” This was contained in a press statement issued Friday in Abuja by the organisation’s Country Director, Dr. Michael Ojo The statement read in part, Read More
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