Tag: writing
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ENUGU OPPOSITION SLAMS N150M BILLBOARD FEE, CALLS IT ‘POLITICAL ROBBERY’
Political tension is rising in Enugu as opposition parties reject a controversial N150 million billboard fee, warning it could silence challengers and weaken democracy. Opposition political parties in Enugu State have strongly condemned the N150 million advertising fee imposed on political aspirants for campaign billboards, describing the move as outrageous, unfair, and undemocratic. The State…
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“SHE FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE—NOW WE DEMAND IT FOR HER”
Grief mixed with resolve on Friday in Abuja as the family of slain lawyer Mediatrix Chigbo and the Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA) renewed calls for a thorough, no-nonsense investigation into her murder. The demand came during a Night of Tribute organised in her honour, where emotions ran high and one message stood out…
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SALUTING COURAGE: FG HONOURS ARMY HEROES FOR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE
It was a night of pride, reflection, and deep gratitude as Nigeria paused to say “thank you” to those who have stood on the frontlines to protect the nation 🇳🇬🪖 The Federal Government has conferred prestigious honours on senior officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, recognising their gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, and outstanding contributions to…
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WHEN EMPTY NESTERS OPENED THEIR DOORS — AND HEARTS — TO 130+ CHILDREN
Some retirees travel the world. Cora and Stan Krol chose something far bolder: they turned a quiet house into a lifelong refuge for children who needed love the most.When their own kids flew the nest in 1989, Pueblo, Colorado couple Cora and Stan Krol found the silence unsettling.“It’s too quiet,” Cora told her husband. Then…
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FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU NAMED GRAND MATRON OF ROAD SAFETY SPECIAL MARSHALS
First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu was honored on Tuesday as the Grand Matron of the Road Safety Special Marshals, an honorary title given to influential women who excel in road safety advocacy. The ceremony took place in Abuja, with FRSC management led by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed in attendance. Grateful for the recognition, the First…
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EDITORS SHIFT ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO NOVEMBER 12-13 — TINUBU CONFIRMS ATTENDANCE AS SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Nigeria’s top editors will converge on Abuja this November for what promises to be one of the country’s most consequential conversations on democracy, governance, and national unity with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu billed to declare the event open. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has announced a new date for its flagship event — the…
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EDO STATE EXPANDS MINISTRIES FOR BETTER GOVERNANCE
Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved a major restructuring of Edo’s ministries, raising the total to 28 to align with federal structures and push the SHINE Agenda alongside President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This reform boosts efficiency and service delivery across key sectors. Here are the ministries and their commissioners: Ministry…
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NIGERIA MOURNS DR. CHRISTOPHER KOLADE: THE GENTLEMAN OF INTEGRITY BOWS OUT AT 92
He lived with quiet dignity, led with grace, and taught generations that integrity is not old-fashioned — it’s eternal. Dr. Christopher Kolade, diplomat, broadcaster, scholar, and business statesman, has taken his final bow, leaving behind a legacy that Nigeria may never fully replace.In October 2025, Nigeria lost one of its finest minds and most revered…
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PLATEAU’S PATH TO PEACE: GOV MUTFWANG’S VISION FOR SECURITY AND TRANSFORMATION
Plateau State has faced relentless security challenges for decades, but Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is on a mission to change the narrative—with bold new strategies in security, infrastructure, and community empowerment shaping a hopeful future. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State recently opened up about his determined quest to bring safety and transformation to…
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IBOM AIR MELTDOWN: WHEN SKY-HIGH TENSIONS HIT TURBULENCE
Ever boarded a flight thinking the real drama was in the movies, only to watch it unfold? Well, the skies over Nigeria just served us a front-row seat to one of the most unsettling air rage stories in recent memory. On August 10, 2025, what should have been a routine Uyo-to-Lagos hop turned into an…
