By Ikechukwu Amaechi Seven days from today, Thursday, April 23, to be precise, Nigerians who value the role of intellection in national development will gather, once again, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) for the 2026 edition of TheNiche Lecture. This will be the fifth in the series and typically, it promises to be another … [Read more…]
The Abia State Government says it has been cleared by the World Bank to benefit from a $250 million health security grant aimed at strengthening disease preparedness, emergency response and healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The development was disclosed on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the … [Read more…]
“Insecurity is increasing because election is coming. As soon as the election is over, watch out, the first two weeks you’ll not hear a single bomb blast”. -Godswill Akpabio, Senate President. When the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, spoke about insecurity rising because elections are approaching, and casually suggested that violence would disappear within “the first … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a fresh flood warning across at least ten states, cautioning that sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in vulnerable communities. The alert, released through the National Flood Early Warning Centre, forecasts intense rainfall between April 13 and April 17, 2026, with a high risk of flooding in low-lying … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s total public debt rose by N14.61 trillion year-on-year to N159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025, according to the latest data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The figures show that the country’s debt stock increased from N144.67 trillion recorded in December 2024, representing a 10.1% rise over the one-year period. In dollar … [Read more…]
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said yesterday that the recent upsurge in insecurity across parts of the country was politically motivated, ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said the attempts were to discredit President Bola Tinubu, adding that two weeks after the general elections, the attacks and bombing would fizzle out. Akpabio said … [Read more…]
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has declared itself an unstoppable political force, likening its rise to the certainty of the sun, while launching a scathing attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for making themselves a growing threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In its secretariat report presented by the … [Read more…]
…Enugu State Govt hails development The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Aerodrome Certification for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The certificate was presented on Monday at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja following the airport’s full compliance with both national and international aviation … [Read more…]
The Publisher of Ovation Magazine and opposition party chieftain, Dele Momodu, has expressed support for a potential joint presidential ticket between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Momodu made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, where he … [Read more…]
…Set to Partner on Strategic Training The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for what it described as a transformative and forward-looking Smart Schools initiative, pledging strategic partnership with the state in teacher training, digital education development and cultural renaissance of the Igbo … [Read more…]
The Rangers Innovation Hub has announced a webinar titled “Beyond the Pitch: Leveraging Entertainment as a Tool for Fan Engagement and Sports Development in Nigeria,” scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2026. The online event, which will hold via Google Meet at 5pm, aims to explore the intersection of entertainment and sports as a catalyst for … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the 2026 community development programmes of the Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), targeting hundreds of communities and thousands of beneficiaries across Enugu State. The unveiling took place at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, during a stakeholders’ sensitisation event for NG-CARES Operation 2.0. Mbah, who was … [Read more…]