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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for Oyo South, Hon. Bolanle Amina Sarumi Aliyu (BASA), has urged the Federal Government to prioritise citizen welfare and human capital development as key components of effective governance and national security. BASA made the call while speaking during a panel session at a security and governance summit held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, where stakeholders gathered to deliberate on inclusion, leadership, governance and national security. She said the welfare of citizens should remain central to government policies, stressing that a secure and stable society requires investment in its people and improved social and economic conditions. BASA particularly called on the Federal Government to improve the welfare and working conditions of security personnel, noting that those entrusted with protecting lives and property require adequate support, trainin...

By Genesis ogiri  UYO —  Princess Dr. Victoria Ibokette, FICRPC, FICSP, D.PEACE, has received the prestigious Honorary Fellowship of the Marcus Garvey Institute International, Chicago, USA, in recognition of her outstanding leadership, humanitarian service, peace advocacy and valuable contributions to society. The distinguished honour was formally conferred on her during the 139th Posthumous Birthday, Pardon and Awards Celebration of the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, held on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Civil Service Auditorium, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The ceremony attracted dignitaries from government, academia, traditional institutions, civil society and the wider community. The event was organised by the Universal Negro Improvement Association–African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) and the Marcus Garvey Drillers Foundation School (MGDFS), in conjunction with the Marcus Garvey Institute International. The celebration honoured t...

 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, Nigeria — August 15, 2026: It was a moment of honour and recognition as Amb. Dr. Abubakar Fauziya Ibrahim, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of She Deserves Empowerment Foundation, received a prestigious Honorary Black Belt Award from World Tong-Il Moo-Do Global Protector in Abuja. The colourful ceremony, held at the NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja, brought together distinguished personalities from the diplomatic, military, sports and professional communities to celebrate excellence, leadership, discipline, peace and character development. Held under the theme, “Uniting the World Through Martial Arts, Peace and Character Development,” the event highlighted the role of martial arts in promoting discipline, unity, peaceful coexistence and responsible leadership. Amb. Dr. Fauziya Ibrahim received the honorary award amid applause from dignitaries and guests. The accolade further recognised her commitment to service, wome...

  By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, August 16, 2026 — There was a wave of accolades and commendation as the Founder and National Coordinator of the Progressive Women Empowerment Group (PWE), Amb. Memunat Hassan Ahmed, received an Award of Excellence from the FCT Chapter of the organisation. The award was presented during the inauguration ceremony of the PWE FCT Chapter in recognition of Ahmed’s dedication, leadership, commitment and contributions to the growth of the organisation and the empowerment of women and youths. The recognition, according to the organisers, reflects Ahmed’s unwavering efforts towards strengthening PWE’s grassroots structures and advancing its vision of creating opportunities for women and young people to contribute meaningfully to society. Expressing appreciation for the honour, Ahmed thanked the FCT Chapter for recognising her efforts, describing the award as both a celebration of her contributions and a greater responsibility to continue serving a...

 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, Nigeria — Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has clinched the Outstanding Spokesperson Personality – Crisis Communicator award at the National Spokespersons Awards, in recognition of his contributions to effective public communication, crisis management and strategic information dissemination. Waiya received the prestigious honour on August 13, 2026, at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, during the 4th Annual Economic Confidential Lecture and National Spokespersons Awards, held under the theme, “Anti-Corruption Reforms, Economic Stability and Effective Communication.” The event brought together government officials, communication professionals, media practitioners and other stakeholders to examine the importance of effective communication in promoting transparency, public trust, accountability and economic stability. The occasion was chaired by the Minister of Information and National Ori...

 By Genesis Ogiri ASABA, Delta State — August 12, 2026: The Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Dean of the North Central State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), Dr. Grace Adagba, has showcased Benue State’s education reform initiatives, with particular emphasis on Project BRACE-UP, at the ongoing 30th Quarterly Meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Management with Executive Chairmen of SUBEBs in Asaba, Delta State. Adagba, who has been participating in the three-day meeting, presented the achievements of the North Central Zone, drawing from state-level experiences and highlighting interventions that have contributed to strengthening basic education delivery across the region. Her presentation provided a platform for the zone to share experiences and contribute to national discussions on improving access and outcomes in basic education. She also served as a panelist at a session titled “Innov...