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Nigerian economist and former Central Bank Deputy Governor Kingsley Moghalu has been appointed as the inaugural president of the newly established African School of Governance (ASG). This was disclosed in a statement released by the school on Sunday. Based in Kigali, Rwanda, the ASG aims to revolutionise governance across the continent by offering world-class public policy education and research programmes tailored to African realities. Mr Moghalu, an accomplished academic and former United Nations official, will lead the institution as it seeks to address pressing governance challenges in Africa. “We are excited to welcome Kingsley Moghalu as President of the African…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Monday at the Seme border. In a statement signed by the NIS public relations officer, KT Udo, Bobrisky was arrested at the Seme border while attempting to flee the country. The statement read, “In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, otherwise known as Bobrisky, at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country.” NIS, in the statement, said Bobrisky, a person of interest over recent issues of public concern,…

Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, (NACJ, is set to recognize the good leadership of OTUNBA KEHINDE ADEOLA OLOYEDE AL- MAROOF with the Prestigious, MOST OUTSTANDING INTEGRITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN AWARD in Lagos State. This was contained in the Press Statement signed by the National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. According to the Dr Charles Okhai, OTUNBA KEHINDE ADEOLA OLOYEDE AL- MAROOF emerged the most deserving candidate for the Award after a meticulous scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. OTUNBA KEHINDE , is a true son of the soil born to the prestigious AL-MAROOF DYNASTY in Oshodi.…

Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is set to recognize and honor GBADEBO PATRICK RHODES -VIVOUR with the Prestigious, INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD. This was contained in the Press Statement signed by The National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. The award will be conferred on him during the Annual INTEGRITY Lecture And Awards Conference organized by the Association. According to the Press Statement, Gbadebo emerged most deserving of the Award after a meticulous scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. Gbadebo also known as GRV, is a Nigerian Architect, Entrepreneur , and Politician. He was…

NACJ NOMINATES OTUNBA AKINGBOYE FOR INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is set to recognize and honor OTUNBA BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE with the Prestigious " INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD. The Award will be conferred on him at their forthcoming 2024 Annual INTEGRITY LECTURE and AWARDS Conference. This is contained in a Press Statement signed by the National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. According to the Press Statement, OTUNBA AKINGBOYE emerged the most deserving nominee after a meticulous search and scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. OTUNBA AKINGBOYE is a…

Prominent lawyer, Etigwe Uwa SAN FCIArb, has condemned the reported arrest of Ceekay Igara, a chieftain of the Labour Party, calling it a “sad day for democracy” in Abia State. Uwa’s remarks were made in response to reports that Igara was arrested during a Labour Party meeting at Elitona Hotel, where members were preparing for the forthcoming local government elections in Abia State. Uwa emphasised that unless Igara has committed a specific crime, his arrest is a violation of his constitutional rights, which guarantee freedom of movement and association. He criticised the political class for what he described as a…

HON IBE OKWARA OSONWA FLAGS OFF THE TRANSFORMATION OF OFALI AGWU SECONDARY SCHOOL INTO ABIA FIRST SMART SCHOOL The member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has initiated an ambitious project to transform Ofali Agwu Secondary School Amaekpu Ohafia into Abia State’s first smart school. This initiative aims to leverage affordable modern technology to enhance the quality of education for students in Ohafia LGA. It marks a significant step toward educational reform, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology into affordable learning environments. The implementation of smart schools is essential to bridge the gap…

NACJ TO HONOUR CHIEF DR JACKIE ADUNNI WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS WOMAN OF INTEGRITY AWARD. Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is set to recognize and honor Chief Dr Jackie Adunni KASSIM with the Prestigious " WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE AND INTEGRITY AWARD" in their 2024 Annual INTEGRITY LECTURE and AWARDS Conference. This is contained in a Press Statement signed by the National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. Chief Dr Jackie Adunni KASSIM emerged the most deserving nominee after a meticulous search and scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. Chief Dr Jackie Adunni KASSIM was born and raised…

Rev. MOTHER ESTHER WINS WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), has announced Rev. Mother Esther AJAYI the winner of the prestigious, INTEGRITY WOMAN OF GOD OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024. In a Press Statement signed by the National President, Dr Charles Okhai, Rev Mother Esther AJAYI became the most deserving nominee after a meticulous search and scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. Rev Mother Abimbola Esther AJAYI is a woman of God with an unusual grace in every area of her life. She is an accomplished Christian leader, philanthropist, and author with a…

The National Mosque, Abuja, has appointed Prof. Ilyas Usman as Imam. Usman, who is the first Professor of Arabic in Igboland, has joined the ranks of the three existing Imams of the National Mosque. He will now support the two active Imams, Prof. Ibrahim Makari and Prof. Muhammad Kabir, in the rotational conduct of the Juma’ah and daily congregational prayers while the fourth Imam, Sheikh Ahmad Onilewura from the Southwest Nigeria, who has not been leading prayers for a long time because he is indisposed. With the newly appointed Imam from South East, the 25,000-capacity National Mosque of Nigeria built…