The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has revealed that it is collaborating with the University of Port Harcourt to build the capacity of Niger Deltans by promoting the growth of the creative industry and advancing sustainable development in the region. Speaking during a four-day technical training programme in film production for filmmakers in the Niger Delta region, at the Theatre Arts and Film Studies auditorium, the NDDC Head of New Media, Corporate Affairs Department, Dr Selina Dan-Albert, said the Commission was continually exploring opportunities to empower young people and equip them with relevant skills to thrive in the creative industry.…
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Ebola has returned to Nigeria, with the Federal Government confirming a case in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and health authorities identifying 44 contacts for follow-up as they move to prevent further transmission. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the confirmation on Tuesday, 20 October, 2026, following laboratory tests that detected the infection in a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria from Uganda. The patient had reportedly been admitted to a private hospital in the FCT, where she received treatment before the infection was confirmed. She is now in isolation and receiving medical care.…
By Segun Babatunde Awofadeji in Gombe For 17 years, residents of Talasse, headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State and environs, endured prolonged electricity deprivation that constrained businesses, agriculture and essential services. That reality has now changed with the commissioning of a 1-megawatt solar mini-grid by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe. The project, delivered through a partnership involving the Federal Government, Gombe State Government, the World Bank and Mids Dynamic Ltd, is expected to provide electricity to about 6,000 households and business premises in Talasse and neighbouring communities, creating opportunities for…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has defended the track record of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Northern Nigeria, citing a sweeping portfolio of major infrastructural and developmental projects designed to transform the region. He said projects worth billions of naira being initiated by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) under the administration are part of the infrastructural and developmental interventions aimed at rebuilding the region. Senator Shettima, who spoke over the weekend during the grand launch of the Bauchi Shettima Forum for Asiwaju (BASFA) held at Event Center in…
By Seye Oladejo The unfolding political journey of Peter Obi offers a compelling illustration of the limitations of political momentum when it is not supported by ideological consistency, organisational depth, policy clarity, and strategic perseverance. As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the critical question is whether Obi can recreate the enthusiasm that accompanied his 2023 presidential campaign or whether his political capital has begun to diminish under the weight of contradictions, unfulfilled expectations, and the realities of electoral competition. The All Progressives Congress (APC) believes that the latter possibility is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Obi’s 2023 campaign tapped…
Bodex Media has announced that the Students’ Day of the seventh edition of Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) will take place on Thursday, 10 December, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Distance Learning Institute Hall, University of Lagos. The event will host 3,000 students from nine tertiary institutions and eleven secondary schools across Lagos, bringing young minds together for learning, creativity, competition and entertainment. Themed “Influence with Purpose: Shaping Africa’s Digital Future,” BSMH 7.0 will equip participants with the knowledge, creativity and confidence to engage responsibly on digital platforms and explore opportunities within the digital economy. Following six editions held…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa (OON) has been scheduled for honour, among other awardees, at the 2026 and 6th edition of the annual Nigerian Independence Ball Awards and Dinner (NIBAD), billed to hold in Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America on Sunday, 18 October, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com At the instance of Naija Times USA and Raindrop Group led by Olaniyi Thompson Tabi, activities marking the 6th edition of NIBAD commenced on the 3rd of October with Independence carnival in Maryland. As part of the expanded 6th edition, the…
The Owode Old Motor Spare Parts Dealers Association in Lagos State has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid and the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The association demonstrated its support by donating a branded campaign vehicle, caps, shirts, banners and posters bearing the images of Tinubu and Hamzat to the PBAT/KOH Campaign Council. The presentation took place on Thursday, 15 October, 2026, at the APC Campaign Secretariat in GRA, Ikeja, where the association’s delegation was received by the Deputy Director-General of the PBAT/KOH…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled a comprehensive support package for 10,000 rice and cassava farmers, including subsidised fertilisers, herbicides and improved planting materials, alongside the distribution of 10 tractors, other agricultural equipment and 1,200 Android phones to boost food production and strengthen food security. Abiodun announced the interventions on Friday, 16 October, 2026, at the 2026 World Food Day celebration held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, with the theme, “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.” Under the initiative, 2,000 rice farmers will receive two bags of fertiliser and one bag of urea each, while 8,000 cassava farmers…