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By Chiemeka Ugwowo, Abuja Igugu Autonomous Community Celebrates Major General Okoro’s Appointment The people of Igugu Autonomous Community in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State have joined well-wishers across the country to celebrate the remarkable elevation of one of their illustrious sons, Major General Everest Ifeanyi (E.I.) Okoro, following his successful assumption of office as the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation DELTA SAFE. The Honourable Councillor representing Igugu Autonomous Community, Mr. Chidozie Arua, on behalf of the entire Igugu people, expressed deep joy and pride over the…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo  OYO ASSEMBLY APPROVES MAKINDE’S ANNUAL VACATION, DEPUTY GOVERNOR TO STEER AFFAIRS Lawmakers assure residents of uninterrupted governance as governor proceeds on leave August 10 The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual vacation, with Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal mandated to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. The governor’s request was presented before the lawmakers during Thursday’s plenary, where the letter was read by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Muhammed Fadeyi, who presided over the sitting in the absence of Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin. Governor Makinde…

By Augustine Martha, Abuja Tinubu Approves Army Expansion, Creates Four New Divisions, Plans 28,000 Fresh Recruitment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major expansion of the Nigerian Army, increasing the number of divisions from eight to 12 and authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen Nigeria’s defence and security operations. The development is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to improve the capacity of the Armed Forces, enhance military response to emerging threats and boost counter-insurgency and internal security operations nationwide. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo Trump’s DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Targeting New York Times Reporters Over Qatari Jet Leak Probe The United States Department of Justice has withdrawn subpoenas issued to journalists of The New York Times seeking information about confidential sources linked to a report on President Donald Trump’s claims regarding a Qatari-gifted Air Force One aircraft. The decision came on Thursday after a heated hearing at the Southern District of New York, where Judge Arun Subramanian questioned federal prosecutors over what they described as “inadvertent errors” in their application for the subpoenas. “The government is prepared to unilaterally withdraw the subpoenas…

Security Watch Africa Honours Gov Eno, President Barrow for Leadership The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, have been honoured at the 19th Security Watch Africa Conference and Awards held in Banjul, The Gambia, for their outstanding contributions to governance, security and sustainable development. Governor Eno, represented by his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, received the African Leader in People-Centric Governance Award in recognition of his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of citizens through inclusive governance and sustainable development. In his keynote address, Governor Eno commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo,  Abuja NUJ FCT Council Mourns the Passing of Mrs. Agatha Joseph Obiorah It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, announces the passing of our dear colleague and member of the journalism family, Mrs. Agatha Joseph Obiorah, of ADN, NTA Sports24 Channel, who went to glory last night. Her death is a painful loss to the entire NUJ FCT Council, the NTA Chapel, her colleagues at ADN and NTA Sports24 Channel, as well as her family and loved ones. She was a dedicated media professional…

By Israella Njasi, Abuja BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Fayose REA Chairman, Names 25 Others to Federal Boards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in a major shake-up of leadership across 10 federal government agencies and commissions. The President approved the appointment of 26 persons into various boards and leadership positions, with the announcement made on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Fayose, a former two-term governor of Ekiti State and a prominent political figure, will head the REA board alongside Alhaji Ahmadu…

b By Chiemeka Ugwowo,  Abuja NOTAP, NUJ FCT Join Forces to Drive Innovation, Commercialise Nigerian Research

By Augustine Martha, Abuja Breaking :Tinubu Appoints IIJ student, as DG NPC President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abuh Mohammed, a scholar and student of the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja, as the Director-General of the National Population Commission (NPC). Dr. Mohammed, who hails from Egume in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, is described as a dedicated academic and professional whose appointment represents a remarkable achievement for his community and the wider Kogi State. The appointment places him at the helm of a strategic government institution responsible for generating accurate population data to support national planning,…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo Tinubu Appoints Dr. Abuh Mohammed, Kogi-born Scholar, as Director-General of National Population Commission President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abuh Mohammed, a proud son of Egume in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, as the new Director-General of the National Population Commission (NPC). The appointment marks a significant milestone for the people of Dekina LGA and Kogi State, as Dr. Mohammed takes on the responsibility of leading an institution that plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s development planning through the collection, analysis, and management of population data. The National Population Commission is saddled with the…