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By our reporter International applause alongside a national pat on the back from the highest level came for Acting Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Dr Kevin Okonna, for the remarkable progress being recorded in the nation's prime maritime institution. Secretary General of International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Prince Adegboyega Oyetola, took the position while speaking separately shortly after the Ag. Rector's presentation on the achievements/challenges of the Academy since the December 2017 Technical Advisory Mission by IMO to the Academy. These were contained in a statement issued by the…

Israel and Hamas have traded accusations of violating the ceasefire in Gaza amid tensions over the flow of aid into the devastated territory, the return of the remains of deceased hostages by the militant group and new casualties from Israeli firing on Palestinians close to new military positions. Regional diplomats and US officials have sought to minimise the significance of the accusations, emphasising that Hamas or Israel still appeared committed to the ceasefire agreed last week. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said today that he was determined to ensure that Hamas handed back the remains of hostages still in Gaza,…

As several Nigerians and groups fine-tune plans to demonstrate for and against the release of detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on 20 October, a team of medical experts from Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) said that Kanu's ailment over which fears were raised, is not life-threatening. The team submitted that Kanu can stand trial in court. He is facing trial for alleged terrorism before the Federal High Court Abuja headed by Justice James Omotosho. The medical team was ordered by Justice Omotosho, midway into Kanu’s terrorism trial to ascertain Kanu’s actual health status following conflicting…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎The paramount ruler of the Idoma sub-nation, the Och' Idoma, HRM Agabaidu John Elaigwu Odogbo, has tasked the Rector and top management team of Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, to work hard and implement sustainable initiatives capable of restoring the reputation of the institution.‎‎The monarch disclosed this when the polytechnic's management team, led by the Rector, Arc. Dr. Henry Ojobo, paid a visit to his palace in Otukpo.‎A statement by the Director, Media and Publicity of the Polytechnic, Mr. Nongomin Jacob, said the monarch acknowledged the contributions of the institution to knowledge and community development in its…

Wave-making journalist and producer of the immensely popular Demsay Demsay News on rave broadcast station, Wazobia FM, Douglas Nnah, has been nominated for a prestigious award at the 6th National Entertainment and Peace Summit. The event is scheduled for 24 October, 2025, at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja. The nomination recognizes Nnah’s consistent commitment to using his media platforms to promote equity and justice, bridge the peace gap, and advocate for transparency, accountability, and fairness in governance at both national and sub-national levels. Reacting to the development, Nnah expressed gratitude to God, all listeners of Wazobia FM, particularly Demsay Demsay…

*Speaker, 23 State Lawmakers, Murray-Bruce Too *Fubara's Continued Stay In PDP May Be Shaky By our reporter The gale of defections to the federally-ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is rising with Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, today announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join APC. With Diri's exit, he being only one of two last Governors standing for PDP (the other being Sim Fubara of Rivers State) in the South-South, it means the former largest party in Africa and former federally-ruling party, has lost control of one of its last two remaining states in the oil-laden…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Basit Salam, a talented young Nigerian artist and graduate of Graphic Arts from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, is fast becoming a name to watch in the global arts scene. Known for his ability to weave deep emotion and cultural identity into paintings, Salam uses his art to tell powerful stories about heritage, resilience, and community. Through vibrant colours and expressive strokes, he celebrates African traditions and promotes Nigerian culture to audiences across the globe. Though trained in graphic arts, Salam’s passion for painting has driven him to create works that transcend…