The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and the International Press Centre (IPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, 3 November, 2025, to advance inclusive reporting of gender issues in the democratic and electoral process. GOCOP President, Danlami Nmodu, mni, signed on behalf of the Guild, while Lanre Arogundade, ICP’s Executive Director, signed on behalf of ICP. Monday’s ceremony comes after the IPC’s consultative session with GOCOP leadership held in Abuja on Friday, May 30th. In his brief remarks before the MoU signing, Nmodu, said GOCOP’s decision to collaborate with the IPC formed part of the Guild’s commitment to…
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The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that Nigeria’s recent designation by the United States as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) does not degenerate into religious tension or undermine peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, especially in the northern region. Reacting to the public response that followed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, NCYP called for calm and constructive dialogue, warning that while international engagement is important, neglecting domestic dialogue would be a costly mistake. The group noted that public reactions on social media already underscore the urgent need for local engagement…
By Michael Olugbode: Following the successful execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Backbone Infrastructure Ltd and the Ondo State Government, through the Ondo State Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), for the construction of a 500,000 barrels-per-day refinery and the development of a 1,471-hectare Sunshine Free Trade Zone in the Ilaje area of Ondo State in July, Backbone has secured project funding exceeding $50 billion for both projects through a joint venture agreement with its partner, NEFEX Holdings Limited of Canada. The team, which arrived in Nigeria last Sunday, is set to visit Ondo State to interact with the State…
Nigeria has sympathized with the governments of Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica over the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa that ravaged the countries. A statement on Sunday, 2 November, 2025, by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa read: “The Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have received with profound sorrow and deep sympathy the news of the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa on our sister nations, the Republic of Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica. “The images and reports emerging from the countries, detailing widespread destruction, severe flooding, and the tragic loss of lives and livelihoods,…
Experts from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have called for the reimagining of the regional body and inclusion of women in governance. The experts who converged on Abuja at the weekend for a two-day Second Continental Edition of African Political Square and Expert conference on Alternative Futures for ECOWAS @ 50 jointly organised with African Leadership Centre in Collaboration with Codesria and Wathi, argued that women and girls play vital roles in governance, peace, security, and economic development. They also advocated for citizen-driven reforms of the ECOWAS. The panelists highlighted how females have made historical contributions in…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a clandestine laboratory where Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis is being produced in a residential building. The spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi in a statement on Sunday, said the laboratory is located at Ajao estate, Isolo, Lagos state and during the clampdown, large quantities of freshly cooked Colos and various precursor chemicals for drug production were recovered, adding that the 30-year-old lab owner, Kelechi Imoh was arrested. He noted that the discovery followed months of intelligence gathering on possible Colos laboratories in Lagos after NDLEA officers…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko has promised to encourage Wushu in the country. Wushu is a Chinese martial art and competitive sport that combines elements of athletics, acrobatics, and combat techniques. It’s practiced globally, with various styles and forms, including Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Wudangquan. Wushu is recognized internationally, with competitions like the World Wushu Championships and the Asian Games. Its global popularity continues to grow, with practitioners from diverse backgrounds embracing its unique blend of martial arts, athletics, and cultural heritage ¹. Speaking at the finals of the Chinese Ambassador’s Cup Wushu…
The Create That Change Development Initiative (CCDI), in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland, has commissioned new toilet and library facilities at LEA Primary School, Sheritti, Kabusa, Abuja a project aimed at improving hygiene standards and promoting inclusive learning in public schools across the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) The project, which forms part of the Public School Revival Initiative (PSRI) of the Create That Change Development Initiative (CCDI), Implemented in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland, the PSRI is a flagship programme of CCDI designed to improve hygiene standards, restore pupils’ dignity, and promote inclusive learning environments in public schools across…
The Ekiti State Government, in partnership with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), has begun moves to develop Iyin Kingdom into a model destination for eco-tourism and cultural heritage in Nigeria. This was part of the resolutions reached at a strategic meeting between the management of YABATECH and officials of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism in Ado-Ekiti on Monday. Leading the YABATECH delegation, Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Funso Isolaowa Afolabi, said the visit was to explore areas of collaboration that would enhance tourism growth and capacity building in the state. He said the partnership would focus on research,…
By Adekunle Adams Tourism may well become the next frontier of Nigeria’s development agenda if the synergy between academia, government, and the creative industry continues to gain the kind of momentum witnessed recently in Ekiti State. It was a convergence of ideas, vision, and expertise when the Chairman of the Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Professor Funso Isolaowa Afolabi, led a high-powered delegation from the College to a strategic meeting with the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism and key stakeholders in the state’s hospitality sector and Ekiti State University. The interactive session, held in Ado-Ekiti, was graced…