ARMED men have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of students and teachers during an attack on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The attackers, said to be riding on more than 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van, stormed the private Catholic boarding school in the…
A high-level session on Leadership and Strategic Management was held with the Board of Management of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), led by Canadian-based Chancellor and leadership expert, Mr. Ayo Owodunni. Mr. Owodunni’s presentation focused on strengthening the Commission’s strategic approach, highlighting the importance of clarity, communication, and direction in regulatory institutions. He emphasized the…
Eugenia Abu is one of Nigeria’s most distinguished broadcast journalists, celebrated for her professionalism, poise, and longevity in the media industry. Over decades of service, she became a familiar and trusted face on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), shaping public discourse and setting high standards for broadcast journalism in the country. A Long and Illustrious Career…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has condemned the alleged illegal takeover of a disputed land in Abuja by military personnel reportedly acting on the orders of a former Chief of Naval Staff, describing the act as lawless and unacceptable. Wike, who personally visited the site on Tuesday after receiving reports…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), extending his tenure for another five years in recognition of his groundbreaking achievements in Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking and abuse. Marwa, first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, will now…
The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu, attended the 5th Edition of the National Advertising Conference 2025, held at the Abuja Continental Hotels, Abuja. The conference, themed, “Marketing Communication: Transforming Businesses and Creating Growth in Challenging Times,” is a premier gathering of leaders in the marketing, communications, and allied industries….
The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised the alarm that the present economic realities in the country have put the media in distress. The Guild also called for the repeal of laws that inhibit press freedom. The President of the NGE, Mr Eze Anaba, stated this in his welcome address at the All Nigeria…
President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to London to engage UK authorities on the case of Ike Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President, who has been imprisoned in the UK since March 2023. The delegation includes Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. The team arrived…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke attended Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido’s sold-out concert at the 25,000-capacity Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan on November 9, 2025. The governors presence highlighted the cultural and social significance of the event, which drew fans from across the country. Davido delivered a high-energy performance featuring his hit songs, including Aye and…
Legendary Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Face or 2Baba, has revealed that his hit song “African Queen” has been both a blessing and a burden to him, despite being the track that propelled him to stardom. African Queen remains one of 2Face’s most iconic records, deeply cherished by fans around the world. However,…
