By Janet Bassey (Governance Correspondent)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations.

By Our Reporter

An investigative panel constituted by the Federal Government has confirmed that the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, forged a degree certificate purportedly issued by University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

* Charges Staff On Professionalism

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

As preparations for the 2027 General Election gradually gather pace, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reminded staff of the enormous expectations Nigerians place on the Commission, urging them to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, transparency and integrity in the discharge of their duties.

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Correspondent)

The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr Eze Anaba, has underscored the need to bridge the gap between academic training and professional practice in Nigeria’s media industry.

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Correspondent)

World Stage Limited (WorldStage) a Nigerian-based fast growing media group has announced major editorial employments with Mr Bamidele Famoofo, a distinguished award winning business journalist joining as the Editor.

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Correspondent)

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundiata Post Media Ltd, Dr Max Amuchie, has announced the launch of a new weekly opinion column titled 'The Sunday Stew'.

By Obinna Okwosha (Lagos State Correspondent, in Ikeja)

Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, dismissed the no-case submission filed by Dr. John Abebe and his company, Inducon Nig. Ltd, who are standing trial over an alleged N120m fraud.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 as the passing-out date for the 2025 Batch 'A' Stream One Corps Members.

By Chukwuemeka Modilim (ABS News)

Anambra State Government says it has recovered a substantial number of oil wells belonging to the state which were previously credited to Delta State.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The National Planning Committee Chairman of World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), Dr. Suleiman Haruna earlier today led a delegation to the headquarters of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) where he held an interactive meeting with the Director General, Salihu Abdulamid Dembos, exploring ways to provide adequate media coverage for the WPRF coming up 15th — 21st November, 2026.

* As SMDF Executive Secretary Hosts NIPR IWD Team

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Chairman of the maiden Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) International Women's Day (IWD) Planning Committee, Hajia Lami Tumaka has commended President Bola Tinubu for being deliberate in appointing women into positions of authority at different sectors of the economy, noting that it is a demonstration of gender sensitivity.

Tumaka, a Fellow of NIPR made this commendation on Wednesday while leading a delegation of the Institute on a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajia Fatima Shinkafi ahead of the NIPR IWD coming up 30th March, 2026 in Abuja.

While expressing delight at the appreciable number of younger women in Tinubu’s administration, Hajia Tumaka applauded the Executive Secretary for her creativity and innovation that have brought tremendous value to SMDF and the nation's economy.

She said the recently signed $1.3b direct foreign investment deal between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) was one of the milestones achieved through the efforts of a female Chief Executive Officer that currently leads the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), noting that the NIPR is proud of Hajia Fatima Shinkafi's transformative strides.

The Executive Secretary in her response to the presentation by the NIPR team, emphasized the need for deliberate mentorship system to equip young females for leadership responsibilities, while commending the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake for providing a conducive atmosphere for women within the solid minerals sector to operate at the best.

"I see so many young, bright and intelligent girls and women that we should be mentoring. It is important that we invest and impact the this critical set of people as part of our contributions to the development of our society. That way, we are sure of credible succession generation of competent female leaders. If we don't, there won't be anything for them to look up to", she noted.

Themed, "Communicate to Balance: Gain Equity, Empower Women", the 2026 NIPR IWD will take place at the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, Abuja.

Members of the delegation include, Chief Moji Makanjuola; NIPR FCT Chapter - Mr. Stanley Ogadigo; Fellow Grace Ayoola; Dr. Tope Ojeme; Fatima Abaji; Princess Tiwalade Fapohunda; Suwaiba Baba, and Alexandria Eke. NNL.

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has received a political boost following an endorsement by the Christian community in Bauchi State for his anticipated Senate bid in 2027.