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The Group News Editor of Leadership Newspaper, Dr. Sunday Isuwa, has received the Distinguished Media Icon of the Year Award 2026, urging journalists and newspaper editors to embrace digital technology to remain relevant in the changing media landscape. Isuwa received the award at the 17th Annual Lecture and Awards of the Ebony Herald Hall of Fame and Dignity International, held in Abuja on Wednesday. The event, which focused on Nigeria's Evolving Democracy, Insecurity and the Impact of Social Media, brought together stakeholders in the media and other sectors. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the ceremony, Isuwa described the recognition as an encouragement to continue contributing to journalism and democratic accountability. He said, "It's so exciting that if you do something that you have passion for and you receive an honour, I think it's a very good thing. "I was just doing my work and, as a young man, I believed that I had a career i...

Some indigenes of Ebonyi State, on the platform of Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID), have urged the federal government to withhold further funding for road projects in Ebonyi State, citing what they described as a clear failure of accountability by Governor Francis Nwifuru and Minister of Works,  David Umahi. The group issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday,  signed by its President Worldwide, Ambassador Paschal Oluchukwu, following reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government plans to release an additional N248 billion for road infrastructure in the state. Vice President Kashim Shettima had disclosed the planned projects during an APC rally at the Pa Oruta Ngele Township Stadium in Abakaliki. The projects listed include the dualisation of the Enugu–Abakaliki–Ogoja Road, improvements to the Onueke–Ezza corridor and the Okposi–Amasiri Road among others. AEISCID said it is not opposed to f...

*Accuses Presidency of using judiciary against opposition *Warns of political crisis ahead of 2027 elections Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Thursday, accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of allegedly deploying the judiciary to undermine opposition parties, warning that such actions could plunge Nigeria into political crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank called on the United States Government and other members of the international community to intervene and prevail on the Nigerian government to respect democratic principles, judicial independence and the constitutional rights of opposition parties. He was reacting to a recent court judgment which, according to him, raised serious concerns about alleged attempts to frustrate the political ambition of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and weaken the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement, Frank described the judg...

*New CAC warns against delays, illicit trade The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command generated ₦302,952,570,769.24 in October 2026, representing an increase of ₦20,161,430,521.84 over the ₦282,791,140,247.40 recorded in September 2026.  This was contained in a statement signed by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Apapa Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, dated Thursday  November 5,  2026 This represents a month-on-month growth of approximately 7.13 per cent. The October collection marks another significant revenue performance above the ₦300 billion threshold, following the Command’s record-breaking collection of over ₦323 billion in July 2026.  The performance reflects the Command’s continued drive to strengthen revenue generation while facilitating legitimate trade under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu, who assumed duty on 29 September 2026. Since assuming office, Comptroller ...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Wednesday, warned President Bola Tinubu against what he described as attempts to undermine opposition parties and truncate democracy through alleged state-sponsored protests, intimidation and misuse of security agencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank, who expressed concerns over the growing political tension following the alleged disruption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign activities in Sokoto State, said the use of sponsored protesters and security operatives against opposition parties could threaten Nigeria's democratic process. He spoke against the backdrop of allegations by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, that the Sokoto State Government and the Department of State Services (DSS) were working to frustrate the party's planned campaign rally in the state. Atiku, who addressed journalists in Abu...

*Lauds Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, for Appointment and Confidence Reposed in Her *Calls on Nigerians to Support Tinubu’s Bid for Another Four Years in Office The newly appointed National General Secretary of the Iyaloja-General Movement for Renewed Hope Alliance (IGM), Chief Mrs. Obiageli Okwubanego, has pledged to spearhead extensive grassroots mobilisation and strengthen the Movement’s nationwide structures in pursuit of its objective of mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Chief Mrs. Okwubanego gave the assurance following her appointment by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, describing the appointment as a significant demonstration of confidence in her leadership capacity, administrative experience and commitment to service. Expressing profound appreciation to the Iyaloja-General for the opportunity to ...