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Many young Nigerians see NYSC as a one‑year ritual — khaki, clearance, CDS, and monthly allowances. But my experience taught me something deeper. National service is not about the uniform. It is about the impact made while wearing it… It is about recognising problems around us and choosing to act. It is about using our skills, creativity and passion to improve communities. It is about leaving behind footprints that outlive the service year. A week before the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, I walked into the PRNigeria Centre expecting nothing more than another ordinary newsroom…
The long-running feud involving P-Square singers Peter and Paul Okoye and their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, has taken another turn, with another member of the Okoye family publicly weighing in on the dispute. Henry Okoye, who identified himself as the brother directly older than Jude and senior to Peter and Paul, has accused Jude of contributing to the family’s divisions and urged him to take responsibility for reconciling the estranged twins. Henry’s intervention comes amid a fresh round of accusations between the brothers after Peter, popularly known as Mr P, began releasing a series of videos detailing…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Friday said his administration had begun implementing a 30-year development master plan aimed at ensuring that the state’s ongoing reforms and infrastructure projects survive changes in government. Alia said the long-term plan was also designed to shield the state’s development agenda from vested interests and resistance from those benefiting from the existing system. The governor spoke at a media parley at the Government House in Makurdi at the end of a three-day nationwide media tour of federal and state infrastructure projects led by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
While the vision for Sterling Point includes more seasons, is every cast member coming back for a potential season 2? The show, which is streaming now, follows Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin), whose life takes a turn when she inherits her mysterious grandfather’s island in Canada. This leads to new friends, a love triangle and shocking family secrets being exposed — including a secret sister named Ramona (played by Amélie Hoeferle). Sterling Point hails from creator Megan Park, who had her own coming-of-age journey after getting her start as an actress on then-ABC Family’s The Secret Life of the American Teenager.…
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his comment, attributing Nigeria’s growing security crisis in part to insecurity in neighbouring states. The AES — made of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso — considered Mr Tinubu’s remark “simplistic,” “hasty”, and trivialised the states’ efforts to address terrorist operations in the Sahel. Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Traore, disclosed the AES’s stance on Thursday during a meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian embassy in Burkina Faso. President Tinubu made his comment last week while discussing the military operation that led to the rescue…
The enduring strength of MNI versus MNIPR in NIPSS lies not in its recounting of institutional disagreements but in its demonstration that resilience can transform disappointment into lasting contribution… The closing reflection captures this beautifully: “Institutions may grant opportunities, but they do not own ideas. Once knowledge becomes a mission, it acquires a life of its own. No withdrawal letter can take that away.”.. That single sentence summarises not only Chapter Nine but also the relationship between the memoir and its companion volume on artificial intelligence. When I received copies of MNI versus MNIPR in NIPSS: Tackling Institutional Bullying and…
For emerging communicators, this book will serve as a mentor. For educators, it will be a teaching companion. For practitioners, it will be a reminder of the discipline’s core values. And for the profession at large, it will be a contribution that strengthens the intellectual and practical foundation of PR in Nigeria. Ahmed Balarabe Sa’id’s new book, Aren’t We All PR People?, is one of those rare works that immediately announce themselves as more than textbooks. It is a field guide, a mentor in print, and a career compass for anyone stepping into the demanding but rewarding world of Public…
Bristol Airport in the United Kingdom suspended all flight operations on Friday evening following a defect discovered on part of its runway, leaving passengers stranded and flights diverted to other airports. The airport halted departures and arrivals at about 6:08pm on Friday and initially said the suspension would remain in place until 8am Saturday. GB News on Saturday reported that the disruption was extended into Saturday morning as officials carried out inspection and repair work on the affected section. The airport said the suspension was a precautionary measure and that safety remained its priority. Passengers have blasted the lack of…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Even when she’s busy touring the world, Hilary Duff always appears cheerful and well-rested — and her secret is a beauty hack that’s easy to copy. For her Madison Square Garden performances, the star turned to one must-have skincare staple to keep her looking bright and energized: Rodan + Fields Redefine Eye Cream. Celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan used the cream on Duff to deeply hydrate and soften the look of fine lines, creating the perfect canvas for long-lasting, flawless makeup.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Tinubu may have been “deeply embarrassed” by the EFCC’s timing. The greater embarrassment would be allowing Nigeria’s institutions to remain so politically vulnerable that every controversial decision is judged less by the law than by the politics surrounding it. That is a leash no serious democracy should ever place on its regulators. It was a stunning public rebuke. This week, the fragility of Nigeria’s democratic institutions came into sharp focus. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) exercised its sweeping powers by freezing the Osun State Government’s accounts over alleged financial misconduct. There has been…
