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Shobanjo Inducted into Loeries Hall of Fame as First West African Honoree

Cape town: Advertising practitioner and Chairman of Troyka Holdings, Dr. Biodun Shobanjo, has been inducted into the Loeries Hall of Fame, marking him as the first West African to be awarded this prestigious honor since the award’s inception in 2008. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the induction was announced at the 47th annual Loeries […]

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ASUU Calls for Immediate Action to Enhance Members’ Welfare and University Facilities

Abakaliki: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated its call for urgent measures to improve the wellbeing of its members and learning facilities in the nation’s universities. Mr. Ikechukwu Igwenyi, ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Calabar Zone, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, emphasizing the critical need for proper funding to […]

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Gov. Bala Mohammed Affirms Commitment to PDP Amidst Defection Concerns

Abuja: Gov. Bala Mohammed, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, has confirmed his continued allegiance to the PDP amidst concerns of defection. Speaking to journalists after the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communications Sub-Committee for the upcoming PDP convention in Abuja, Mohammed assured that he […]

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Green Falcons Triumphant Over Ghana in Rugby Friendly Match

Lagos: The Nigerian women’s rugby team, Green Falcons, defeated the Leopardess of Ghana 24-8 in the second leg of their two-match international friendly series. The match took place at the Alaro City Rugby Pitch in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Green Falcons displayed strong performance, overcoming the Leopardess in a closely […]

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Special Seats Bill: Hope or Illusion for Nigerian Women?

Abuja: The clamour for increased representation of women in Nigeria’s political space has once again come to the fore, as stakeholders await the outcome of the Reserved Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly. The bill, also referred to as the ‘Additional or Reserved Seats Bill,’ seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal […]