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Archbishop Designate Isaac Idahosa Honoured with Prestigious Nelson Mandela Leadership Award, Appointed to Board of Regents Isaac Idahosa Archbishop Designate Isaac Idahosa Honoured with Prestigious Nelson Mandela Leadership Award, Appointed to Board of Regents The Ecowas Youth Council has announced that His Excellency, Archbishop Designate Bishop Isaac Idahosa, the Presiding Bishop of God First Ministries and Vice Presidential Candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), alongside His Excellency Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Presidential Candidate during the 2023 Nigerian general election, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity, Seunmanuel Faleye…

Nigeria Possesses More Guns Than Other African Countries, Reasons Nigeria Possesses More Guns Than Other African Countries, Reasons Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, holds a distinctive position as one of the countries with the highest civilian gun ownership on the continent. With an estimated 3.2 million firearms in civilian hands, this trend raises questions about the factors driving gun ownership, the implications for security, and the effectiveness of firearm regulations in the country, according to ApplesBite Magazine. Understanding the Numbers The figure of 3.2 million civilian-owned guns includes both legally registered and illegal firearms. This widespread availability of guns…

Akwa Ibom Christmas Village: Renowned gospel musicians, star artistes to perform Akwa Ibom Christmas Village: Renowned gospel musicians, star artistes to perform No fewer than seven top gospel singers and several star artistes have been slated for a 31-day performance to entertain Akwa Ibom residents and tourists at the ongoing Christmas Village in the state. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Christmas Village at Unity Park, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Governor Pastor Umo Eno warned hoodlums to stay away, ensuring tourists and residents can enjoy the peaceful ambience while being entertained by artistes throughout the festive season.…

Bola Tinubu gives appointments – new CEOs for NUC, NERDC, SMDF/PAGMI, NEPAD President Bola Tinubu Bola Tinubu gives appointments – new CEOs for NUC, NERDC, SMDF/PAGMI, NEPAD President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Friday. Tinubu appointed Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the organisation’s…

‘5IVE,’ Davido’s album coming up in 2025, drops ‘Funds,’ new single Davido ‘5IVE,’ Davido’s album coming up in 2025, drops ‘Funds,’ new single Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has set the stage for another exciting chapter in his music career with the announcement of his highly anticipated album, 5IVE, set for release in 2025. The singer, known for his global hits and dynamic performances, revealed that the album would reflect his personal journey, growth, and truth. Taking to social media, Davido shared the news with his fans, affectionately called 30BG, saying, “THE JOURNEY CONTINUES in 2025 with my new album, 5IVE!!…

NDE reveals skill acquisition programmes for over 1000 youths in Gombe NDE logo NDE reveals skill acquisition programmes for over 1000 youths in Gombe The National Directorate of Employment on Friday equipped no fewer than 1,130 unskilled and unemployed Gombe youths in 30 different skill sets to address the state’s high level of unemployment rate. Speaking at the launch, NDE Director-General, Silas Agara, disclosed that the beneficiaries would be trained across 30 skill sets. Agara who was represented by the state Coordinator, Asmau Mawa, explained that 93,731 persons will be trained nationwide, adding that a minimum of 10 persons…

Rise in export earnings, Nigeria recorded N5.81tn trade surplus in Q3 NBS Rise in export earnings, Nigeria recorded N5.81tn trade surplus in Q3. Nigeria has recorded a trade surplus of N5.81tn in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a remarkable rise in export earnings, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics. However, the surplus recorded in Q3 2024 is far lower than the N6.95tn trade surplus recorded in the previous quarter. The NBS in its foreign trade statistics report on Friday noted that Nigeria’s merchandise trade for the Q3 2024 was a total value of N35.16tn,…

Namibian open: Nigeria squash players, lively and productive National Sports Commission chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko Namibian open: Nigeria squash players, lively and productive. The National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has expressed his delight with the recent achievements of the Nigeria Squash Federation. We had it on record that the Federation has made significant strides since its return from a ban on non-contact sports, with notable successes in the Namibian Squash Open Championship. In a press statement signed by the Commission’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Kehinde Ajayi on Friday, said Ayomide Oladipupo emerged as the champion in…

Nigeria’s own First Lady, Remi Tinubu donates N50m to JABU best overall graduate First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Nigeria’s own First Lady, Remi Tinubu donates N50m to JABU best overall graduate. The wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦50 million to Joseph Ayo Babalola University as an endowment fund. The announcement was made during the university’s 15th convocation ceremony on Friday, where Tinubu was represented by Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji. Tinubu also received an honorary doctorate at the event. She said, “Today in my pursuit and support of education, I hereby donate a sum…

Port Harcourt refinery resumes export of its petroleum product Port Harcourt Refinery Port Harcourt refinery resumes export of its petroleum product. The just restored Port Harcourt refinery has commenced export of refined petroleum products, selling its first cargo of low sulfur straight-run fuel oil to Dubai-based Gulf Transport and Trading Limited. A report by a data and analysis company, Kpler, on Friday stated that the refinery started up its Coolant Distribution Unit 1 this week, with its estimates pinning operations at 20,000 barrels per day. It stated that the 60,000bpd facility, currently operating at 70 per cent capacity, sold its…