ABUJA, NIGERIA — Mrs. Hadiza Umar, the Director of the Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been officially recognised as one of Nigeria’s top public relations professionals in the prestigious 2026 PR Power List. The definitive annual list, compiled by GLG Communications in partnership with...
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UMAHI CALLS FOR STRONGER PARLIAMENTARY OVERSIGHT, INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION TO DEEPEN ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS
The Honourable Minister of Works, *Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE*, has called for stronger collaboration among the Legislature, anti-corruption agencies, and public institutions to enhance transparency, accountability, and good governance in Nigeria.Engr. Umahi made the call while delivering the *Keynote Address* at an Interactive Session on *“The Role of Parliamentarians in the Fight Against...
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Works Ministry Celebrates A Chequered Career, As Director Ogbuagu Retires
The Federal Ministry of Works, on Thursday, honoured the retirement of its Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Engr. Clement Azubuike Ogbuagu, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s road sector development and his distinguished service to the Federal Civil Service. The colourful retirement ceremony, attended by the Honourable Minister of State...
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NALVEJ Elects New Officers July 1
The National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ) has announced plans to conduct its election on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Ilorin, Kwara State. The election is aimed at electing new officers who will steer the affairs of the association and strengthen its commitment to the welfare and...
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Faleye Mourns Enoghase, Daily Independent Business Editor, Consoles Family
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has expressed sadness over the death of the Labour Editor/Group Business Editor, Daily Independent Newspapers, Mr. Sylvester Enoghase. Barrister Faleye, in a personal condolence message, described the late editor as an exceptional journalist even as he consoled the family over the demise...
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World Communications Day: Ilorin Catholic Bishop Warns Against AI Abuse, Calls for Protection of Human Dignity
The Catholic Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, Most Rev. Anselm Pendo Lawani, has cautioned against the unchecked use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that while technology is useful, it must never replace the human person or diminish human dignity. Speaking on Sunday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Taiwo Road, Ilorin, during the 2026 World Communications Day...
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Oke-Ode Community Breaks Silence on Elesa’s Exclusion from Upgrading Exercise
The people of Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over the recent upgrading of 10 traditional rulers to First Class status, saying, “It is a great step forward in the government’s sustained effort towards spreading developments to every nook and cranny of the state.” In a Congratulatory/Appeal...
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Unilorin VC Hails Media Partnership at Ramadan Iftar
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has commended journalists for their sustained support and partnership with the institution, describing the media as critical stakeholders in promoting the university’s achievements and reputation.Egbewole gave the commendation on Tuesday while hosting journalists and members of the university community at the institution’s annual...
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The Sun Correspondent’s death shocking, sad, says Egbewole
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has described the death of the Kwara State Correspondent of The Sun Newspapers, Mr Layi Olanrewaju, as a sad loss to the journalism profession. Mr Olanrewaju, who was a former Chairman of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),...
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Kwara Journalists Told: Use AI as Tool, Not Crutch, Ahead of 2027 Polls
Media professionals in Kwara State have been urged to strengthen their fact-checking culture and deploy artificial intelligence as a support tool rather than a substitute for professional judgment, especially as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made in Ilorin during a workshop titled Artificial Intelligence (AI):...