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Rotary Club of Revolution Lagos Ushers in New Leadership, Unveils Vision to Create Lasting Impact Prince Henry Obienu Hands Over Presidential Collaret to Bonaventure Igboanugo as Club Honours Outstanding Members and Decorates New Leadership Team LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 1, 2026: The Rotary Club of Revolution Lagos officially commenced the 2026/2027 Rotary year with a colourful Presidential Handover Fellowship and Transition Ceremony held at Huahan Korean Restaurant, Ikeja GRA, ushering in a new chapter of leadership under the Rotary International theme, “Create Lasting Impact.” The event marked the formal transition from the Unite for Good Year 2025/2026, led by Rtn. Prince Henry Obienu, to the Create Lasting Impact Year 2026/2027, under the leadership of Rtn. Bonaventure Igboanugo. The ceremony attracted the Club Assistant Governor, visiting Rotary Club Presidents, Past Presidents, Rotarians, distinguished guests, partners, and friends of Rotary, all gathered to celebrate a s...

Kaduna Residents Accuse Pompo of Defamation, Political Incitement A group of residents in Kaduna State has accused an individual identified as Jonah Bonet, popularly called 'Pompo' of engaging in what it described as politically motivated defamation and incitement aimed at discrediting political opponents. Speaking during a media briefing in Kaduna, the residents under aegis of Kaduna Peace and Development Forum,alleged that Pompo had become a "political mercenary" whose activities were allegedly sponsored to spread falsehoods, provoke tension and tarnish the reputations of prominent personalities in the state. According to the group, such actions undermine democratic values and threaten peaceful political engagement, particularly as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum. The spokesperson for the residents, Mr Philemon Musa called on politicians and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns rather than pe...

Kada Queens Defeat Plateau 2-0 to Retain National Hockey Championship Title Defending champions, Kada Queens of Kaduna State, on Saturday successfully retained their women's title at the 2026 National Hockey Championship after defeating Plateau State 2-0 in the final played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The victory reaffirmed Kaduna State's dominance in Nigerian women's hockey, as the Kada Queens produced a disciplined and commanding performance to overcome a determined Plateau side and lift the championship trophy for another year. The Kaduna team controlled the pace of the match with impressive tactical organisation, converting two scoring opportunities while keeping their opponents at bay to seal a deserved victory before an enthusiastic crowd of hockey enthusiasts and officials. Former Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as the Guest of Honour, attended the final and congratulated both teams for their outstandi...

Northern Group Backs Gbajabiamila, Rejects Calls for Suspension A northern socio-political organisation, the Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement for Peace, Unity, Empowerment and Development Initiative (NSNCM), has declared its support for the Chief of Staff to the President, , rejecting calls for his suspension over allegations of bribery as politically motivated and unsupported by evidence. The group's position was contained in a statement signed by its National President, Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu, Sarkin Yakin Kanya Babba, in response to recent demands by opposition figures for the suspension of the presidential aide pending investigations into the allegations. According to the statement, NSNCM described Gbajabiamila as a public servant with a long record of legislative and public service, insisting that he should not be subjected to punitive measures on the basis of allegations that have yet to be established through due process. The organisation maintained ...

124 Applicants Set For APC Screening In DAM Foundation Energy Leadership Fellowship Aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, while creating a lasting pipeline of young professionals equipped to lead the nation’s energy future. the Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha (DAM Foundation), in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Wing, is set to screen 124 outstanding applicants for the inaugural Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF),  This is a flagship initiative aimed at grooming Nigeria’s next generation of energy leaders and innovators. The prestigious seven-day residential fellowship attracted 1,212 applications from young Nigerians and Africans seeking to contribute to the transformation of the energy sector.  The programme is designed to equip participants with cutting-edge knowledge in renewable energy, energy transition policy, climate a...

Walin Adamawa Faces Allegations of Land Grabs, Illegal Suspension of Emirate Secretary ...Petitioners Accuse Traditional Title Holder of Seizing Over 8000 Hectares, Undermining Emirate Administration By Umaru Dahiru  Fresh controversy has erupted within the Adamawa Emirate following a series of allegations leveled against the Walin Adamawa, Alhaji Aminu Abdulkadir, ranging from alleged large-scale land acquisition in Yola South Local Government Area to claims of interference in the administration of the Adamawa Emirate Council. The allegations were made by a petitioner, Prince Abdulrahman Aliyu Mustapha (Sarkin Misira Adamawa), who accused the traditional title holder of unlawfully taking possession of more than 8000 hectares of farmland in Boronji (254 hectares valued over one Billion fiver hundred million Naira) , Langire (250 hectares), Gongoshi (318 hectares) and surrounding communities, allegedly depriving local farmers of their means of livelihood. According to th...