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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been honoured with the inaugural WE Empower Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award recognises her longstanding work in supporting and empowering women throughout her career. The WE Empower Trailblazer Award is part of the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Initiative, co-convened by the Arizona State University Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and Vital Voices Global Partnership. It celebrates innovative women leaders advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Okonjo-Iweala was named the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement category for her consistent efforts in promoting gender equality, economic empowerment, and sustainable development across…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, held a high-level meeting with officials from the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). The meeting focused on the proposed domestication of a Specialized Training Programme on Counter-Terrorism Investigation at the Nigeria Police Academy. The engagement centred on advancing the academic integration and institutional adoption of the counter-terrorism training programme. It is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force in counter-terrorism investigation and enhancing law enforcement education in the country. Senior police officers,…

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has met with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya. The meeting focused on strengthening educational ties between China and Nigeria. During the meeting, Ambassador Yu Dunhai highlighted the progress in bilateral cooperation between China and Nigeria since the 2024 meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Bola Tinubu. He noted that educational exchanges have continued to produce positive results and serve as an important bridge for cultural understanding and people-to-people relations. He praised the Vice Chancellor for this ground breaking strides in the University of Nigeria.…

A London court has acquitted former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of all charges in her long-running bribery trial. The Southwark Crown Court delivered the verdict on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. After more than 46 hours of deliberation, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on all six charges against Diezani Alison-Madueke. She had been facing five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. Her brother, Doye Agama, and oil industry executive Olatimbo Ayinde, who were also standing trial on related charges, were equally acquitted by the jury. The case, which lasted nearly four months, centred…

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…