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By Genesis Ogiri Abuja, Nigeria — In a gesture that speaks volumes beyond numbers and ledgers, Ambassador Dr. Princess Victoria Ibokette, founder of the Princess Victoria Ibokette Foundation, has once again eased the burden of education for vulnerable students at Model Secondary School, Maitama, Abuja. She paid school fees for fifty orphans and less privileged children, young learners whose dreams often teeter on the edge of financial hardship stepping in at a time when nearly three hundred pupils risked disruption to their academic journey. In a further demonstration of care, Dr. Ibokette also covered PTA fees for twenty additional students, highlighting her deliberate focus on those most at risk of educational exclusion. She emphasized that the initiative seeks not only to relieve immediate financial burdens but also to rekindle hope and inspire continued academic commitment among underprivileged learners. Ambassador Dr. Princess Victoria Ibokette, while speaking with N...

INTRODUCTION WomenRise is not a reaction to culture; it is a response to conscience. This book was not born from theory, trend, or popular opinion—it emerged from burden. The burden of seeing women ascend in visibility yet diminish in value, gain access yet lose alignment, and occupy platforms while surrendering peace. These contradictions are not mere coincidences; they are symptomatic of a systemic misalignment between opportunity and preparation, between power and principle. The premise of this book is urgent and non-negotiable: women must rise, but they must rise rightly. Strength without wisdom degenerates into aggression. Ambition without integrity collapses into compromise. Influence without character is ultimately unstable. The rise we envision cannot be superficial or performative; it must be structural. It must be anchored in identity, disciplined in practice, and clarified by divine purpose. WomenRise is not a call to rebellion. It is a call to responsibility. Not to mimic d...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Comrade Garba Musa Bello Shanono, Founder and National Coordinator of Project 4+4 for Buhari/Osinbajo 2019 and current National Chairman of the Grassroots Bridge Builders Initiative, formally inaugurated the Tinubu 4+4 Project for2027  The momentous occasion, held at the illustrious National Women Centre in Abuja, brought together a distinguished gathering of political leaders, party coordinators, and grassroots stakeholders, underscoring the significance of the event in shaping the APC’s strategic roadmap ahead of the 2027 elections. In his keynote address, Garba Musa Bello Shanono called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to uphold the existing zoning arrangement, stressing that continuity and strict adherence to party structures remain pivotal for sustaining unity and ensuring institutional stability. The summit also witnessed the unveiling of the campaign slogan: “...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — In a conversation that could be described as both candid and strategic, Ambassador Dr. Princess Victoria Ibokette, Founder of the Princess Victoria Ibokette Foundation, engaged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a discussion that spanned governance, political reform, and the role of women in leadership. The meeting, while cordial, offered revealing insights into how Nigeria’s political actors are framing national discourse ahead of the 2027 elections. Dr. Ibokette, a distinguished advocate for women’s political empowerment, commended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his exceptional command of national issues, observing that he articulated matters of governance with striking precision and intellectual clarity. She underscored his profound and uniquely nuanced exposition of issues spanning states, villages, and even individual families across the federation, describing his expansive knowledge of communities nationwide as embl...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA —In a significant show of political backing  ahead of the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Garba Musa Bello Shanono has donated ₦20 million to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda to support his bid for the office of National Chairman of the ruling party, allocating ₦10 million for the purchase of the nomination form and an additional ₦10 million to cover logistics and coordination expenses ahead of the convention. Comrade Garba Musa Bello Shanono, Founder and National Coordinator of Project 4+4 for Buhari/Osinbajo 2019 and current National Chairman of the Grassroots Bridge Builders Initiative and Project 4+4 for Tinubu 2027, delivered the keynote address at the summit, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to uphold the existing zoning arrangement.  He emphasized that continuity and strict adherence to established party structures...

By Genesis ogiri  Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited has been catapulted into the national spotlight following its emergence as the LEADERSHIP Company of the Year 2025, a prestigious honour that affirms the company’s pivotal role in redefining Nigeria’s economic and trade architecture through innovation, transparency, and institutional reform. The momentous award ceremony, held at the illustrious Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, attracted a distinguished gathering of Nigeria’s political leaders, senior government officials, captains of industry, policymakers, and members of the corporate elite. Amid the convergence of influential personalities and national decision-makers, the searchlight shone brightly on Trade Modernisation Project Limited as it was celebrated for its outstanding contribution to national development. The award, conferred by LEADERSHIP Newspaper, recognises TMP as a transformative force in Nigeria’s drive toward eco...