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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA - Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, an aspirant for the Oredo Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the  Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s governance architecture, advocating institutional reforms, inclusive leadership and legislative accountability as imperatives for sustainable national development. He argued that the country’s persistent socioeconomic challenges are rooted not fundamentally in resource scarcity, but in systemic institutional deficiencies, extractive political structures and the inequitable distribution of economic opportunities. In a policy commentary titled “Why Nations Fail and Why Nigeria Wobbles: From Institutional Voids to Inclusive Leadership — The Oredo Choice,” Ogbeide-Ihama argued that Nigeria must build institutions that protect citizens’ rights, encourage businesses and ensure that public resources benefit the wider population...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA - The United Unity Environmental Rescue Organisation (UNERO), a Nigeria-based humanitarian and environmental non-profit organisation, has convened an International Peace and Unity Conference at Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, bringing together traditional rulers, security stakeholders and other distinguished personalities to advance peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and sustainable community development. The conference provided a strategic platform for stakeholders to deliberate on the imperatives of peacebuilding, cultural diversity and humanitarian engagement, with speakers emphasising the need for collective responsibility in addressing societal divisions and strengthening the bonds of national unity. Speaking with newsmen on the organisation’s vision, the Global Chairman and Convener of UNERO, Amb. Dr. Anagwu Ikechukwu Augustine, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to peacebuilding, environmental sustainability, humanitarian service ...

HRH. DR. IDRIS MUSA, MFR SARKIN JIWA, FCT-Abuja.

  By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA - The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has marked its 35th anniversary with a two-day leadership summit and green economy workshop, bringing together industry stakeholders and students from Abuja University, Nile University and Baze University to examine the implications of Nigeria’s energy transition for sustainable infrastructure and the future of the construction industry. The summit, held from October 14 to 15, 2026, was themed “Energy Transition, Sustainable Infrastructure and the Future of the Construction Industry: Repositioning the Quantity Surveyor for Nigeria’s Green Economy.” It provided a platform for professionals, academics and emerging practitioners to interrogate the policy, investment and technological considerations shaping the transition towards cleaner energy and environmentally sustainable development. The FCT Chapter Chairman, Ahmed Usman Kankia, described the su...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, October 16, 2026 — Dr. Scott Aigbovia, President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Edo State chapter, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as remarkable strides in infrastructure development and workers’ welfare, declaring that Edo State is witnessing an unprecedented wave of developmental activities across its local government areas. Aigbovia made the remarks during the ongoing three-day 2026 Annual National Summit of the Association of Chairmen of Local Government Service Commissions of Nigeria in Abuja, themed “Future of Nigeria Democracy: Electoral Integrity and Grassroots Governance.” He described the summit as timely and impactful, particularly as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, noting that the deliberations were equipping grassroots workers with a better understanding of their civic responsibilities and electoral obligations. “The local government is the closest tier of...

 By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA - Global Diplomacy Impact (GDI), an international diplomacy and leadership training academy, is set to graduate its inaugural cohort of students tomorrow, October 17, 2026, as the institution advances its commitment to developing emerging leaders for meaningful engagement in global affairs. The founder of GDI, Ambassador Favour Nso Chinyere, disclosed this to Newsway Reporters, describing the forthcoming graduation as an important milestone in the academy's mission to equip aspiring diplomats, young leaders and professionals with the requisite knowledge and skills for effective participation in international relations and diplomacy. According to Nso Chinyere, GDI is dedicated to providing practical training in diplomacy, international relations, leadership, negotiation, peacebuilding and sustainable development, with the objective of preparing participants to contribute meaningfully to their communities, nations and the international commu...