By George Ozalla The Center for Black African Arts & Civilization (CBAAC) Tuesday held its Annual Pan African Intercultural Dialogue in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry’s premises in Abuja. The well-attended event, powered by The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy themed “Cultural Diplomacy and African Unity: […]
Amaechi’s 60th Birthday Lecture Sparks Discussion on Poverty and Insecurity
By George Ozalla The 60th birthday lecture of former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi took place at the Abuja Continental Hotel Saturday, bringing together prominent figures from politics, religion, and academia. Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka chaired the occasion, while renowned academia who once taught Amaechi several years ago, […]
Nigeria’s Bold Initiative: Armed Forest Guards to Tackle Security Challenges
–Article– By Michael Adedotun Oke In a significant move to address Nigeria’s internal security crisis, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the deployment of armed forest guards to reclaim over 1,129 identified forests that have become havens for terrorists, bandits, and other criminal gangs. This initiative, while long overdue, presents a complex undertaking with potential challenges. […]
Affinity
–Opinion- By Ify Uche Affinity! Somehow, we tend to walk in twos or threes or fours or any other number at all. When you find a set, it is probable that there is an attractive force that greases the relationship. Affinity is a thing, and it is even stronger in instances where the connector (experience, […]
Toxic Ties: The Draining Effects of Fake Friends and Leeching Liabilities
–Opinion- By George Ozalla Have you ever felt drained, emotionally and mentally, after interacting with certain individuals? Do you find yourself wondering why some people seem to suck the energy out of you, leaving you feeling depleted and exhausted? The truth is, not everyone who claims to be your friend has your best interests at […]
Tinubu, Gowon, Jonathan, Bogoro, Others Celebrate Prof. Lar at 90!
By George Ozalla President Bola Tinubu, represented by Senator Simon Bako Lalong, former Governor of Plateau State, celebrated Professor Mary Nanwor Lar’s 90th birthday and book launch, describing her as a “woman of virtue, grace, and quiet strength.” Tinubu noted that the celebration honored a legacy of love, leadership, and service to humanity. “At 90, […]
Soyode Honoured with Triangle Award
By George Ozalla Alistair Soyode, the visionary founder of BEN Television, has been conferred with the prestigious Triangle Award for his groundbreaking work in Black and Ethnic media, as well as his tireless commitment to youth and diaspora development. As a trailblazer in the media industry, Soyode has been recognized for his visionary leadership and […]
NUJ FCT By- Election: New Exco Emerges
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the Federal Capital Territory has successfully conducted a by-election to fill three vacant positions in its executive council. The election, which was held on Saturday, saw Sharon Emephia, Daniel Henry Abimiku, and Rosemary Ukoko-Tega emerge as the newly elected Assistant Secretary, Financial Secretary, and Internal […]
“Setting Boundaries With Purpose”
–Opinion– By Jumai Ahmadu Not every need is your emergency. A lack of planning on someone else’s part does not automatically become your emergency—especially when they only remember you when they need something. We must be wise in recognizing when we’re genuinely being valued, and when we’re simply being used. It’s okay to help, but […]
“Rethinking Fulani Livestock Management in Abuja’s Agricultural Landscape”
By Micheal Adedotun Oke The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, Nigeria, is home to six area councils where Fulani communities dominate. Various research, market analyses, news coverage, reports, and pictorial dictionaries support the notion that Fulani empires are prevalent in these areas. We discovered that Fulani cattle roam freely, searching for grasses and water, […]
