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Growing concerns over Nigeria’s widening skills gap took centre stage in Abuja on Wednesday, as education stakeholders warned that the country risks undermining its industrial ambitions without a radical overhaul of its technical training system. At a high-level session of the BEAR III Programme convened by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the…
A Nigerian-born physician who helped steer some of the world’s most critical drug approvals is drawing fresh global attention—not just for her personal achievements, but for what her journey represents about African excellence on the world stage. Henrietta Ukwu has been named to Marquis Who’s Who, a century-old registry widely regarded as a benchmark for…
Rwanda has issued a powerful warning to the world as it marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, cautioning that the dangerous ideologies that fueled the mass killings have not disappeared—but are mutating in more sophisticated and far-reaching ways. Speaking at a solemn commemoration in Abuja, the Rwandan High Commissioner to…
A diaspora-based group, The International Watchers, has called on the Federal Government to provide stronger institutional support for indigenous investors, singling out Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, as a model of patriotism and national service. Chairman of the group, Dr Olusegun Adebola, who made the call in a statement, said Onyema embodies the…
By Ebuwa Choice The Nigeria Police Force has assured the family of late Osaiyekemwen Ugbo and the general public that justice will be served following his reported death under tragic and suspicious circumstances in Abuja earlier this month. Ugbo was said to have died in unclear circumstances in the Federal Capital Territory, sparking concern among…
By Ebuwa Choice The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), in conjunction with Environmental Rights Action, Friends Of The Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has organised a one-day eco-comedy programme aimed at promoting socio-economic well-being and raising awareness about environmental challenges in Nigeria. Tagged Eco-Comedy, the programme focuses on using humour as a tool to tell stories…
A concerned group of Nigerians in the diaspora, the International Watchers, has singled out Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, for praise over what they describe as his consistent humanitarian support for Nigerians across the world. In a statement made available to journalists, the group noted that Onyema’s interventions have, over the years, bridged…
The Edo State Government has approved the redeployment of the Commissioner for Works, Hon. (Dr.) Felix Ehiguese Akhabue, to the Ministry of Water Resources, in a move aimed at strengthening service delivery across critical sectors of the state. The approval was granted by Governor Monday Okpebholo, according to a special government announcement issued by the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State chapter has elected chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the forthcoming July 11, 2026 Local Government Elections in the State. The candidates were elected through a direct primary conducted on Friday, April 3, 2026, throughout the 18 Local Governments and the 192 Wards. The primary election was supervised by…
By Choice Ebuwa Utesi Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area has accused a Chinese company operating in the area of destroying its road infrastructure with heavy-duty trucks. Spokesman of the community, Comrade Friday Aiguokhian, who doubles as the President, Sawmillers Association, Edo state chapter, told NewsnowNg that the affected road was constructed by the…