Author: Lilian Azuh

Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Presidential Candidate for the upcoming presidential election in 2027, Peter Obi, has pleaded with kidnappers holding school children and their teachers for over two weeks to release them for the sake of humanity. writing on his X platform on Wednesday, Obi said, “I am deeply shocked and heartbroken by the condition in which these abducted school children are, as seen from their flagellated bodies. It is a painful reminder of the depth of insecurity in our land. “I have always made it clear that the society we abuse today will take its revenge on our children…

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The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has commended the Management and Staff of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for their recent demonstrations of professionalism and commitment to restoring and expanding Nigeria’s power infrastructure, in line with their mandate to ensure visible improvement across the electricity value chain. ,Tegbe, in a statement made available to the media, lauded the management and staff of TCN for the successful energisation of a new 300MVA transformer at the Katampe Transmission Substation in Abuja, a development that will significantly expand transmission capacity…

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, participated in the closing keynote panel session at the Datacloud Global Congress 2026, where he joined global leaders to discuss “The Role of Digital Infrastructure in National Economies”, held in Cannes, France. IDCA Chairman & CEO, Mehdi Paryavi, moderated the high-level discussion, explored the role of digital infrastructure in economic growth, AI strategy, digital sovereignty, workforce development, and national competitiveness. The session featured distinguished speakers including Ali Amur Al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), Oman,…

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The 2026 NLNG Science Contest came to a remarkable close on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri, emerged winner after a strong performance in the grand finale. The contest, themed “Powering Tomorrow: Science and Innovative Solutions” brought students from across Rivers State in a showcase of knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills to promote STEM education, encourage healthy academic competition, and nurture future scientists, engineers and technologists. After several rounds of intense intellectual challenge, Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri, outperformed other contestants to clinch the top prize. The victory marked the conclusion of a rigorous…

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​Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, brought excitement, refreshment, and memorable experiences to this year’s Ojude Oba Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Ijebu-land. As one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural gatherings, the Ojude Oba Festival continues to unite generations of Ijebu sons and daughters, friends, and admirers of the culture from across Nigeria and beyond. With a history spanning more than a century, the festival remains a powerful expression of identity, tradition, unity, and communal pride. Adding colour and vibrancy to the 2026 edition, Rite Foods delighted participants and…

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Union Bank of Nigeria’s Endless Possibilities campaign has won Bronze in the Heritage category at the 2026 Pitcher Awards, one of Africa’s foremost platforms for creative excellence. The campaign was also shortlisted in the Craft category for Film Craft, a recognition of the artistry and technical quality behind the work. These recognitions were awarded following adjudication alongside qualifying entries from across the African continent. The Heritage win carries a particular resonance. It recognises the bank’s ability to honour its rich heritage while maintaining relevance with contemporary audiences. For more than a century, Union Bank has been woven into the…

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