Author: Nationalmonitor

As the political landscape in Owan begins to shift toward the upcoming elections, a clear narrative of stability and economic foresight is emerging around the candidacy of Hon. Abdulkudus Isah. With a campaign centered on regional prosperity and institutional experience, Isah is increasingly viewed by stakeholders as the decisive choice to represent the constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. ​A Vision for Integrated Development ​Isah’s platform is built on a foundation of “proven results,” emphasizing a transition from traditional representation to a more aggressive, development-oriented legislative approach. His supporters point to a consistent track record of community engagement as…

​The dust of Owan had a way of settling on everything—the storefronts, the palms, and the weary shoulders of its people. For years, the conversation under the baobab trees had been a rhythmic chant of “how did we get here?” and “when will it end?” Hunger had become a quiet neighbor, and the shadows of insecurity grew longer with every sunset. ​In the heart of the market, Kofi didn’t just sell grain; he sold a vision. He stood atop a wooden crate, not with a fist raised in anger, but with a hand extended in invitation. ​”They tell you it’s…

L-R: Deputy Director,  Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Lawrence Abang; Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo; Executive Governor,  Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang; Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management,  NCC, Rimini Makama; Director,  Digital Economy, NCC, Helen Obi during the Commission’s courtesy visit on the Plateau State Governor in Jos, Plateau State. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fully leverage its mandate to deliver broadband access to underserved communities, which it said is central to its broader efforts of improving access to the opportunities that robust connectivity can unlock. This position was reiterated on Monday…

Purposeful leadership and intra-party harmony and stability have been described as key elements for an enduring democratic system, which offers greater socio-economic development for a nation. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, stated this on the sideline of APC Zonal Congress of the North-Eastern states which took place in Gombe on Wednesday. Haske said such intra-party stability has positioned the APC across the country as a party that has institutionalised progressive governance in all its activities at local, state and national levels, attributing the success to the purposeful leadership of…

A Nigerian-born designer is gradually carving out a cross-continental footprint in contemporary fashion, blending African textile heritage with British technical discipline. Esther Fiyinfoluwa Adeosun, Founder and Creative Director of Fifi Stitches, is gaining recognition for structured womenswear and bridal couture that reinterprets traditional fabrics through architectural tailoring and precision construction. Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Adeosun’s fashion journey began at home, seated beside her mother’s sewing machine. What started as childhood curiosity, sometimes jamming the machine just to understand its mechanics—evolved into a disciplined design practice now operating between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. During an interview with journalists the…

Sanity may have finally prevailed at a Lagos-based Church where the self-proclaimed General Overseer reportedly chased his members out of the church midway into service and locked them out of the premises. It had been a case of members of the church and their leader, running amok, and getting at one another’s throats, worshipping under same roof for years now.Media space had been awash recently how at The Anointed Church of Christ Aladura at Rafiu Amose Street, Abaranje area of Lagos State, the leader and supposed General Overseer reportedly chased members of the church out during a Sunday worship service.…

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, alongside ten state governors including the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum formally welcomed Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The grand reception, which took place on Tuesday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, drew a large crowd of supporters, as well as members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly and the governor’s cabinet. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the Vice President arrived at the newly constructed Gusau International Airport before proceeding to the event. The statement listed…

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank effective May 1, 2026. The appointment, which is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within, will further strengthen the bank’s Executive Management.Mr. Okwudili graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting in 1998 from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, with a Second Class Upper division. He obtained a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 2008 and a Masters of Science in Accounting from Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria…

The grand reception of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State into the All Progressives Congress (APC) fold on Monday (today) turned out to be a major event the further built momentum around one of the governorship aspirants in the forthcoming 2027 Governorship Election in the State, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske. The event, which took place at the Ribadu Square in Yola, witnessed an extraordinary political gathering as thousands of supporters, party leaders, and stakeholders converged to welcome Governor Fintiri into the APC, a move widely seen as a significant shift in the political direction of Adamawa State. The grand reception…

FirstBank’s MREIF mortgage loan product is an opportunity waiting for Nigerians to grab, as FirstBank, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) partner to bridge housing deficit and empower citizens with credit to own their own homes of choice in any 36 states of the federation including Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This laudable initiative considers the importance of shelter to Nigerian citizens especially low and middle income earners that have to save for years before they can build for themselves. It aims at delivering homes to those who would apply without stress, putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians now, and during…