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The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), through its Bunker Bay Deck in Umuahia, has visited the Uzuakoli Leprosy Colony in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. The visit was carried out under the association’s #NASCARES humanitarian initiative. During the visit, members of the association donated food items, clothing, footwear, toiletries, and routine drugs to the inmates of the colony. They also spent time with the residents, offering words of encouragement and moral support. The Pyrates Confraternity said the gesture was aimed at showing care and solidarity with the inmates as they continue their journey to recovery. Staff of…

Former Minister of Aviation and public policy advocate, Osita Chidoka, has been appointed as a Visiting Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. The appointment was offered by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Bond Anyaehie, and has been accepted by Chidoka. Chidoka will serve as a visiting lecturer at the Alex Ekwueme Institute of Leadership and Innovation at the university. The offer came after he delivered a lead paper at the Faculty of Management Sciences International Conference. In his paper titled “Governance as the Foundation for Africa’s Future: Building Institutions That Convert Growth into Development”, Chidoka argued that…

Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening security along their shared border and curbing cross-border criminal activities. The pact was sealed on Tuesday in Abuja. Details of the Agreement The agreement focuses on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in areas such as intelligence sharing, joint patrols, and the fight against terrorism, banditry, human trafficking, arms smuggling, and other transnational crimes. Under the pact, both nations will establish a framework for regular security meetings and coordinated operations along the border. Officials from both countries described the move as a major step towards improving regional stability and…

Journalist and media entrepreneur Best Mbiere has spoken publicly after a Benin High Court dissolved her 12-year marriage to her ex-husband, Michael Mbiere. In an emotional statement after the judgment, she described the marriage as one filled with pain and betrayal. Best Mbiere’s Account of the Marriage Speaking to journalists after the court proceedings, Best Mbiere said she felt a mix of emotions as the marriage finally came to an end. She stated that she had truly tried to build her home but endured what she described as bigamy for two years and adultery for over nine years under the…

The Federal Government has officially launched FreeTV, a new digital television service aimed at providing households across Nigeria with free access to television channels and improved picture quality. The launch, which took place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, is expected to expand access to information and entertainment for millions of Nigerians. What is FreeTV? FreeTV is a government-backed digital television platform designed to deliver free-to-air channels to homes without the need for paid subscriptions like cable or satellite TV. It uses digital terrestrial technology to broadcast clearer signals and more channels compared to the old analogue system. Officials say the…

Women Protest Against Sex Workers in Enugu Community Women in Elugwu Akwu community, Enugu State, have taken to the streets to protest against sex workers, whom they accused of collecting their husbands and sons. The protest, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media on Wednesday, saw the women chanting slogans demanding an end to what they described as the negative influence of commercial sex workers in their area. Protesters Blame Sex Workers for Family Breakdown In the video, the women expressed frustration that sex workers in the community have taken over their husbands and are also…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has celebrated the historic achievement of Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, whose painting of former U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama was unveiled recently. Obi described the moment as a proud one for Nigeria and a powerful inspiration for the country’s youth. Njideka’s Global Achievement In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi expressed pride that former President Obama publicly celebrated the brilliance of Njideka Akunyili Crosby. He noted that her work has brought Nigeria’s shared history to the global stage through the first…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday personally addressed VeryDarkMan and other protesters who gathered outside the Government House in Ibadan over the kidnapping of schoolchildren and their teachers in the state. The governor came out to engage directly with the demonstrators who had been calling for urgent government action to rescue the abducted victims. Makinde Assures Rescue Efforts Are Ongoing During the interaction, Governor Makinde assured the protesters that the state government is doing everything possible to secure the release of the kidnapped children and their teachers. He emphasised that Oyo State will not abandon them like the Chibok…

Aliko Dangote has done it again. And this time, the competition is scrambling to keep up. Over the weekend, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its ex-depot petrol price to N1,250 per litre, down from N1,275. The N25 cut may seem modest on paper, but in Nigeria’s hyper-competitive downstream oil sector, it was enough to trigger a domino effect that rippled through private depots from Lagos to Kano. By Monday morning, depot operators had responded with cuts of their own. African Terminal slashed its price by N22, from N1,274 to N1,252. Aiteo dropped N21. NIPCO Plc reduced by N20. Pinnacle Oil, Ascon…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that some signatures on the committee report that recommended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were forged. He made the claim while describing the suspension as one of the lowest moments for the 10th Senate. Oshiomhole’s Allegation on Forged Signatures Speaking on Monday, Oshiomhole revealed that some senators had questioned the authenticity of their signatures on the document that led to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from the Senate in 2025. He mentioned that lawmakers including Senator Nengi and Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele were among those who claimed their signatures were forged. Oshiomhole said the controversy…