Leaders of organised labour have raised strong concerns over the worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria, calling on government at all levels to urgently fulfil its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property. Speaking at a peaceful labour rally, the Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman, Comrade Greg Olayi, said Nigerians can no longer live or…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Leopards during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Responding to the development, the Congolese team, through a post on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, warned…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has announced an undisclosed end-of-year bonus for civil servants across the 13 local government areas of the state. The governor also unveiled the state’s new public service rules to guide workers in the discharge of their duties. Sule made the announcement during the commemoration of the Nasarawa State Civil Service…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Government has put in place, necessary arrangement to celebrate the home coming of Chinedu Okoli, professionally known as Flavour N’abania in December 30, 2025. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor who disclosed this while briefing Journalists in Awka on Tuesday, said the celebration is part of lineup…
By Ovat Abeng First lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has uplifted 250 elderly persons with cash gifts totaling N1.9 billion across the 36 states of the federation and FCT ahead of the 2025; Christmas celebration. The Paradise News gathered that the support programme which is the third edition with the…
By Ovat Lawrence In a sustained demonstration of compassion and people-focused leadership, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo, KSM, has awarded bursaries to 250 students across various tertiary institutions under the second edition of the Johnson Ebokpo Bursary Scheme. The empowerment programme, held over the weekend in Obubra Local Government…
Project Grow convened key actors across the agricultural market system for its End-of-Year Annual Meeting and 2026 Co-Creation Workshop, an engagement designed to strengthen agribusiness resilience, improve value chain competitiveness, and co-develop sustainable pathways for agricultural growth in Cross River State. Held in Calabar, the workshop brought together public sector leaders, private sector partners, development…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji A Cross River State High Court in Calabar has rejected a request by the state government to bar ex- Special Adviser on Cocoa Development Control, Ntufam Dr. Oscar Ofuka, from entering or interfering with the Government Cocoa Estate in Etung Local Government Area. The ruling, delivered by Justice Theresa Agom on November 20, 2025,…
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reportedly been reignited following claims that DR Congo may be expelled from the competition for fielding ineligible players. In November, DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles on penalties to secure Africa’s ticket to the Intercontinental Playoffs for a place at the 2026 World Cup. However, reports suggest they could…
By Ovat Abeng The Saint John Catholic Church Agulu, Anaocha local government area of Anambra State, has inaugurated it 2025 Holy Childhood Association (HCA). The inauguration process which took place at the Church auditorium, on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 was presided by the Archbishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor, during his Pastoral…
