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By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA – The House of Representatives aspirant for Oredo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, has called for unwavering adherence to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2026, stressing that respect for constitutional order and internal party democracy remains indispensable to the integrity of Nigeria's electoral process. Dr. Ogbeide-Ihama made the call in a comprehensive opinion article titled, "Cross-Carpeting, Party Primaries & The Law: What the Electoral Act 2026 Says About a Sitting Lawmaker Who Lost APC Primaries, Then Joined NDC," in which he examined the constitutional and electoral implications of a serving State House of Assembly member allegedly moving across multiple political parties within a single legislative tenure. While deliberately withholding the identity of the individual referenced in the article, leadership and...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — In an extraordinary display of compassion, visionary leadership and purposeful philanthropy, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mary Crown Foundation, Ambassador Dr. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole commemorated her birthday anniversary on Friday, June 26, 2026, by empowering more than 5,000 vulnerable Nigerians through a multi-city humanitarian outreach spanning Abuja, Ibadan, Ilorin and  New Jersey, United States. The large-scale intervention, which has become an annual signature of the Foundation, reflected Dr. Gbadewole's unwavering commitment to poverty alleviation, entrepreneurship development and inclusive social welfare. The empowerment programme was conducted simultaneously across the four cities, with thousands participating both physically and virtually, underscoring the Foundation's growing humanitarian influence beyond Nigeria's shores. The colourful grand finale was held at Staff Community School, Asokoro, Abuja, wh...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Nigerian-born mental health advocate and public health expert, Dr. Zion Ameh Abba , has urged entrepreneurs to regard mental wellness as a strategic pillar of enterprise development, declaring that sustainable business growth is anchored not only on financial capital but also on psychological resilience, emotional intelligence, and effective stress management. He made the call while delivering a keynote address at the MaryCrown Foundation Empowerment Summit in Abuja. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI) , Dr. Ameh said the entrepreneurial journey is inherently demanding, making stress an unavoidable reality for business owners. He stressed that success is determined not by the absence of pressure but by an entrepreneur's capacity to recognise stressors, manage emotional challenges, and maintain sound decision-making under difficult circumstances. Speaking on the theme of stress and producti...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA - The 10th Anniversary Celebration of Focus Africa Series unfolded as a magnificent convergence of ideas, influence and continental aspiration, reaffirming the organisation’s growing stature as a foremost platform for promoting African excellence, leadership renewal, innovation and sustainable development. Held at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, the anniversary gathering drew an impressive assembly of policymakers, diplomats, scholars, captains of industry, faith leaders, development practitioners, entrepreneurs, young professionals and distinguished guests from across Africa. It was a celebration not only of a decade of institutional achievement, but of the enduring African spirit—resilient, resourceful and resolutely committed to a future of shared progress. In his anniversary address, the President of Focus Africa Series, Prof. Succex Ibeh, described the milestone as a defining chapter in the organisation’s journey of shaping conv...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA - Barr. Ambassador Sheila Gbogidi has been named an emerging leader among Africa’s leading women at the Focus Africa Women Forum, a high-profile recognition ceremony held as part of the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Focus Africa Series at the Banquet Hall of Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. Beneath the shimmering lights of the hall, where some of the continent’s finest voices in leadership, enterprise and social development converged, her recognition unfolded as a fitting tribute to a woman whose journey has become a quiet but powerful testament to service, resilience and transformational impact. The event convened a distinguished gathering of policymakers, business leaders, development advocates and prominent personalities from across the continent to celebrate women whose contributions are shaping institutions, expanding opportunities and advancing Africa’s development agenda. As her name was announced, Barr. Gbogidi rose with quiet...

  By Genesis Ogiri The National President of the National Council of Women Societies, Princess Edna D. D. Azura, has raised concern over the persistent underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s governance architecture, warning that the country is trailing behind several African nations in the march towards inclusive political leadership. Princess Azura spoke at the ongoing 10th Anniversary celebration of Focus Africa Series, which commenced with the Focus Africa Women Forum Conference at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. She observed that although women remain indispensable to nation-building, economic advancement and social stability, Nigeria has yet to translate their immense contributions into commensurate representation within the country’s political and decision-making institutions. The NCWS President noted that while a number of African countries have made substantial progress in broadening political participation for women, Nigeria continues to struggle with the rea...