More than 300 small-scale business owners, craftsmen, and skilled workers across Kwara Central Senatorial District have received support under a multi-million naira empowerment programme facilitated by the senator representing the district, Mallam Saliu Mustapha. The initiative was implemented in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). It is designed to...
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NOA North Central Zonal Director Pays Courtesy Visit to Emir of Keffi
The North Central Zonal Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Princess Dr. Priscilla Gondoaluor, on Thursday, 21st August 2025, paid a courtesy and advocacy visit to the Emir of Keffi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, CON, at his palace in Keffi. She was accompanied by staff of the Zonal Directorate...
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Prof. Ibiyemi, Adodo, Pelumi and OJN to Speak at the Third Edition of ZETSI Africa’s Leadership Conference in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria — August 19th, 2025 — The Zero Tolerance for Social Immoralities Initiative (ZETSI Africa), in collaboration with leading youth and student organizations, has announced the line-up of distinguished speakers for its highly anticipated Leadership Conference 3.0. The event will take place from August 26th to 28th, 2025, at the University of Abuja and...
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Prince Abubakar Audu Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry – Boardroom News Reports
Paulina Ogar, Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Steel Development,Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu is reportedly setting the pace like no other in the Steel Industry. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Audu reiterated his commitment of consolidating and and sustainable steel development during the National Steel Summit in Abuja on the 13th of August 2025. The...
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Kwara Governor Urges Journalists to Put Nigeria First in Their Reporting
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has called on journalists to prioritise the national interest in their work, saying responsible reporting can help build a better society. The governor, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, gave the charge during the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week, 45th Anniversary, and Award of Excellence...
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The Art of the Opening: Choosing Your Narrative’s First Voice
By Emman Usman Shehu In the intricate dance of creative writing, few decisions are as pivotal as determining where, and with whom, your story truly begins. The adage, “When you know the core of your story, it becomes easier to identify which of your characters has the burden of opening the window into the narrative,”...
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The Leap of Faith: Trusting Your Muse in the Creative Void
By Emman Usman Shehu Every time a writer settles into their chair, fingers poised over the keyboard or pen hovering above the page, they are not merely beginning a task; they are initiating a profound act of faith. It’s a leap into what often feels like a creative void, an expanse where ideas may or...
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Nigerians Urged to Embrace Unity, Dialogue for National Advancement
The Convener of the Presidential Call for Advanced Nigeria (PCAN), Amb. (Prince) Jeffrey S. Adaralegbe, has called on Nigerians at home and abroad to recommit themselves to building a united, peaceful and prosperous nation, saying the dream of an advanced Nigeria must be a collective aspiration. Speaking at the official launch of the PCAN Project...
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Good Governance Starts with Leaders and Citizens, Says OA Foundation Founder on Radio Kwara
The Founder of OA Foundation, Mr. Olusegun Adeyemi, has urged Nigerian leaders to prioritize accountability while calling on citizens to actively participate in governance. Speaking on Radio Kwara’s Gbagede Oro on Thursday, February 20, 2025, the retired director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) emphasized that good governance is a shared responsibility between leaders and...
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Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Will Transform Nigeria – NOA DG
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda will reposition the country for sustainable development and national pride. Malam Issa-Onilu stated this during a media engagement organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, in Ilorin, themed “Can Citizens...