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Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), Prof. Musa Garba Maitasfir, has reaffirmed the commission’s unwavering commitment to tackling illiteracy across Nigeria, emphasizing its role in promoting education for all. Prof. Maitafsir disclosed this at the weekend when he led a high-powered delegation…

Stanley Ihedigbo As Nigeria intensifies discussions on restructuring its policing system, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has urged the Federal Government to embed strong constitutional safeguards, democratic oversight and professional standards in any framework establishing State Police. According to the Executive Director, RULAAC, Com. Okechukwu Nwanguma,…

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country to show greater involvement in the anti-corruption fight, emphasizing that the nation’s future depends on the commitment of the younger generation to integrity and accountability. According to the Head, Media & Publicity,…

In a colourful display of culture, honour, and family heritage, the families of Nwaebili of Odekpe Kingdom and Okolie of Nnenato Ebenese Iheoma, Orlu, came together in celebration of the traditional marriage between Hon. Barr. Nonso Henry Nwaebili (Ugobuezennunu) and Chef Chidera Precious Chukwunonyerem Festus Okolie. The historic ceremony drew…

By Opayemi Nathaniel Kayode In every generation, there comes a defining moment when young people must decide whether they will merely observe history or actively shape it. For Nigerian youths today, that moment is now. Across communities, campuses, workplaces, and digital spaces, young voices are loud, vibrant, and passionate. Yet,…

By Juliana Francis Fresh revelations have surfaced regarding a foreign national, identified by victims as Uncle Cobus, who allegedly defiled at least eight minors in Lagos State while using an unregistered charity organisation and posing as a philanthropist. The Uncle Cobus case here in Nigeria is an echo of the…

By Rahmat Titilope Lasisi There was a time when a phone could fall on concrete, lose its battery, be picked up, reassembled, and still work perfectly. The Nokia 3310 didn’t just survive drops—it survived time. It had no touchscreen, no camera, and no app store. What it had was reliability.…

By Emmanuel Nicholas As the political season approaches, many actors are staking claims to zoning arrangements, criticising elected officials they consider ineffective, and making political calculations about succession — who should succeed whom and which incumbents deserve second or third terms. My focus here is primarily on the House of…

By Smart Emmanuel, Owerri Saturday, 24th January 2026, marked a historic and unforgettable day for communities in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, as residents gathered to witness the commissioning of critical infrastructural projects facilitated by Rt. Hon. Chief Chidiebere Ogbunikpa (Ochuwara Ehi Zogbuo Agu), the Honourable Member representing…

By Annette Siketa At its zenith, the belief in ghosts in the Victorian era bordered on the hysterical. From stately homes to deserted wells, no dwelling was complete without a resident ghost. Halls and mansions and even the odd palace or two spawned a multitude of family legends, many of…