Category: Entertainment

Shippers’ Council Elevates Maritime Standards; Recognizes Media as Strategic Partners in Blue Economy Growth

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The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D has solidified the agency’s commitment to modernizing maritime trade. This vision of enhanced efficiency, complete transparency, and global competitiveness is actively driven and supported by objective and strategic media coverage within the sector. As the Port Economic Regulator, the NSC is committed to achieving world-class efficiency across the nation’s maritime gateways. Dr. Akutah highlighted the media’s indispensable role in this transformation, noting that journalists are vital for informing stakeholders, shaping public discourse, and upholding…

Streets of Bauchi Come Alive as Fitness Clubs Hold Annual Grand Walk

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Thousands of fitness enthusiasts on Saturday, December 13, 2025, thronged major streets of Bauchi metropolis for the 7th Annual Grand Walk organised by the Bauchi State Coalition of Physical Fitness Clubs (APFCB), reinforcing advocacy for healthy living and social cohesion. The event recorded a massive turnout of fitness clubs operating across the state, alongside the participation of high-profile dignitaries, including the Bauchi State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Auwal Jatau; federal lawmakers; the Speaker and members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly; commissioners; as well…

Dignitaries Gather in Ikeja as Ex-Shippers Council Director’s Daughter Weds; Chairman Stresses: ” Only God Holds Key to Successful Marriage.’’

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The marriage of Motunrayo, daughter of former Nigerian Shippers’ Council Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) Mr. Erward Olusoji Ajia, drew a distinguished assembly of professionals to Marcellania’s Place in Ikeja on Saturday, November 6. The high-profile event temporarily paused traffic along the busy Isaac Jones Street as guests from across Nigeria and abroad arrived for the ceremony.  Mr. Ajia, a professional and renowned chartered accountant, retired from the Council in 2017 after more than two decades of dedicated service (1995–2016). During the ceremony, the Chairman of the Occasion, Pastor…

J4PD Seeks Ethical, Compassionate GBV Reporting

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar As the world prepares for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, media-focused Civil Society Organization, Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD), has urged journalists nationwide to follow GBV cases through to their logical conclusion to ensure justice is served. J4PD stressed that beyond reporting arrests, journalists must monitor court proceedings, trials and eventual convictions to help deter perpetrators and reinforce survivors’ confidence in the justice system. The organisation also appealed for empathy in GBV reportage, emphasising compassion and ethical sensitivity when…

Scoresheets and Rankings Unpack Esther’s Winning Performance in FOMI 2025

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The host of FAME 2025, Sylvester Obasi, has released a statement concerning the just-concluded award, titled “Scoresheet, Statistics, Rankings Reveal How Esther Won FOMI 2025,” which reads ’’Her path to the FOMI 2025 crown wasn’t guaranteed, but a steady ascent up the rankings is revealed in the scoresheets, marking a journey of quiet determination.” The recently concluded Face of Maritime International (FOMI) contest may have come and gone, but statistics and figures from the final score sheet have revealed a detailed breakdown of performances across the seven contestants who represented…

US Embassy Assures Nigerians of Continued Visa, Passport Services.

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The US government, the United States Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday, October 1st assured that visa and passport services will continue. The announcement comes as many citizens expressed concern that the shutdown in Washington could extend to visa processing, student travel plans, and other consular services in Nigeria. “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. “At this time, scheduled passport and visa transit services in the United States and at…

World Tourism Day: Governor Bala Mohammed’s Vision Takes Centre Stage

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar As the world celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 with the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” Bauchi State is being hailed as a model for sustainable tourism practices. The state’s tourism sector has witnessed significant transformation under the leadership of Governor Bala Mohammed, who has implemented various initiatives to boost tourism development. According to Dr. Nasiru Muhammad Yusuf, Managing Director and State Conservator General of the Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), Governor Mohammed’s visionary leadership has repositioned Bauchi as Nigeria’s leading eco-tourism destination. “The governor’s unwavering…

LEGACY OF LOVE: BAUCHI HONORS LATE PHILANTHROPIST, ASTUTE PUBLIC SERVANT & TRADITIONAL RULER, MALAM Y. M. BABA

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From Bauchi:  Bashir Abubakar Hassan Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Hajiya Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has paid tribute to the late philanthropist and community leader, Mallam YM Baba OON, (Sarkin Duguri), describing him as a paragon of wisdom, humility, and devotion to humanity. She noted that his life exemplified sacrifice, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of peace and unity. Speaking at a Memorial Symposium held in his honor, Wanka said the gathering was an opportunity to reflect on Mallam Baba’s lasting impact on service, leadership, and community development. She highlighted…

LEAGUE OF IMAMS & ALFAS IN YORUBA LAND, EDO, DELTA CONFIRM SHEIKH ABDULRAZAK AS GRAND MUFTI.

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The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land, Edo and Delta have confirmed Sheikh Abdulrazak Abdulazzez Ishola as Grand Mufti. Sheikh Ishola, a versatile Islamic Scholar who offer lectures in and outside the Country. He is also the Chairman of Al-Abrar Travels & Tours. The Grand Mufti of Lagos, Edo & Delta is blessed with unadulterated knowledge of Islam, his deep knowledge and staunch zeal of always impacting knowledge. In addition of his knowledge, he is committed to spreading it both domestically and internationally, he has knowledge on communication…

EMIRS, CLERICS, OTHERS, PRAY FOR COUPLES AS MAJIDADIN BAUCHI, DR. AHMAD AMBI GIVE DAUGHTER IN MARRIAGE

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The Emir of Bauchi, Alh. Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, the Sarki Yakin Daular Usmaniya, recently prayed for the Couples, as the Majidadin Bauchi, Dr. Ahmad Ambi gave his daughter in Marriage. The wedding was held at the house of Senator Adamu Ambi, Bakin Kura Street, in Bauchi town was conducted in line with Islamic rites. After answering all questions, the sum of N200.000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) only was publicly tendered in line with Islamic injunction as ”Sadaki” (Dowry), confirming the wedding of Pharmacist Idris Abubakar Munkaila and Reg. Nurse…