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Following its earlier expression of condolences, a high-level delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC) has concluded a condolence visit to the government and people of Kano state, as well …
Athletes’ death: NSC delegation visit Kano, commiserate with government, families Read More
Dr Leesi Gabriel Gborogbosi is an accomplished leader in strategy, finance, and governance, and also a certified management consultant. With over three decades of experience in the global oil and …
Gborogbosi leadership and career trajectory Read More
Chijioke Okwuokenye is the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Abuja electricity distribution company (AEDC). In this interview with OLAKUNLE AWONIYI, he discloses when Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger and the …
In 12 months’ time FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi will be fully metered – Okwuokenye Read More
Dr Emmanuel Agada Ediri is the Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo in Enugu state. In this interview with CHAMBA SIMEH, he speaks on the progress made so far in the institution and …
Federal Polytechnic Ohodo on course to fulfill mandate – Ediri Read More
In this interview with AWAAL GATA, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Connected Development (CODE)), a civil society organisation on the forefront of stimulating development in Africa, Hamzat Lawal, explains …
Why CODE is launching $5m basket fund for Nigerian journalists – Lawal Read More
At a time like this that a lot of persons take their lives because of depression, a UK-based Nigerian, Dr Kennedy Oberhiri Obohwemu unveiled Self-Comforting and Coping Scale (SCCS), a …
How to cope with stress and develop resilience – Obohwemu Read More
Honourable Nasiru Mohammed Binji is the Sokoto State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. He was appointed in 2023 by Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state. Before joining the Sokoto …
Sokoto judiciary is robust, vibrant – Attorney general Read More
Yobe state has been facing the challenge of girls’ under-enrolment in schools due to poverty and many factors. In this interview with YUSUF YUSUF, the project coordinator of AGILE in …
Our girls would no longer suffer educational deprivation – Yobe AGILE coordinator Read More
Yobe state has been facing the challenge of girls under-enrolment in schools due to poverty and many factors. In this interview with YUSUF YUSUF, the project coordinator of AGILE in …
Our girls would no longer suffer educational deprivation – Yobe AGILE coordinator Read More
Nigerian author, human rights activist and journalist Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach is the founder of The Compodium, and the Kogi state coordinator of Fix Nigeria Group. In this interview with BENJAMIN …
Good leaders listen to constructive criticisms – Shadrach Read More
Pioneer Chairman Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, tells the story of the agency from the scratch, the challenges and how best to navigate …
Why current NDDC Board should be allowed to complete its tenure of four years – Ugochukwu Read More
In what is to be seen as an unprecedented move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be performing the ground-breaking ceremony for five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi state. NNPCL’s Chief Corporate …
Tinubu taking in-country gas utilisation to unprecedented levels — Soneye Read More
Ahead of the local government polls coming up in Niger state later this year, Zakari Muhammad Kuchi, who is running for chairman of Lavun local government area, tells AWAAL GATA …
Why I want to become Lavun LGA chairman – Kuchi Read More
Hafizu Kawu is a former member of the House of Representatives, representing Tarauni Federal Constituency in Kano. He recently organized a media summit in collaboration with the Council of Ulama, …
We organised media summit to cleanse political system, promote healthy discussions – Kawu Read More
A North-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that banditry and insecurity ravaging the North can be eradicated if security agencies collaborate effectively. In an interview with ALABI ABDUL, the …
Security agencies not synergising to end banditry – Gumi Read More
Olufemi Soneye is the Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the NNPCL. In this interview, the company’s image maker says the NNPCL is working towards transforming Nigeria into a self-sufficient producer …
NNPCL working towards pipeline and depot rehabilitation for energy security and self-sufficiency – Soneye Read More
Professor David Irefin is the ordained Christ Shepherd in the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. In this interview with select journalists in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital, he said …
Society in fragments because there’s no love – Irefin Read More
Dahiru Umar Ibrahim is the Nasarawa state coordinator of NG-CARES, a pro-poor programme designed to cushion the economic impact of Corona virus pandemic and floods that ravaged several communities across …
I’m humbled by NG-CARES’ impacts in Nasarawa – Ibrahim Read More
Mr. Joseph Osanipin is the director-general of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in this exclusive interview with Blueprint Weekend, he unveils his achievements since he assumed office …
We are moving Nigeria from consumption to production of auto spare parts – Osanipin Read More
Aminu Abdullahi, the Commissioner Higher Education Sokoto state, is the Iya Sokoto, a highly respected titleholder of the Sultanate. Before his appointment by Governor Ahmed Aliyu, he was for nine …
Sokoto education budget above UNESCO benchmark – Commissioner Read More
In this interview with journalists in Abuja, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party(SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Adewole Adebayo, bares his mind on some topical issues …
It’s my desire for 2025 budget to work, but it’s not possible to achieve 15% inflation with double digit – Adebayo Read More
Engr. Zacchaeus Adebayo is the Comptroller and Director of FCT Fire Service. In this interview with PAUL OKAH, he speaks on fire outbreaks in the FCT, advising residents on what to do when they …
Fire outbreaks in FCT mainly caused by carelessness – Comptroller Adebayo Read More
Hasan Yigit, the founder of Vento Furniture, says he built Vento Furniture from scratch in Nigeria by understanding Nigerians’ desire quality and value for money. In this interview, he …
Yigit: Vento Furniture is a wholly Nigerian Brand Read More
Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, Chairman House of Reps Committee on Aid, Loans and Debt management, is a two term member representing Keana/ Awe/Doma Keana federal constituency. In this interview with …
Why House of Representatives clamoured for return of parliamentary government – Nalaraba Read More
Architect Umar Ibrahim Mohammed was appointed recently as the new Director General of the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). In this interview, he speaks on his efforts at contributing …
Of the 380 dams across the country, about 190 have dried up – DG NIHSA Read More