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VP Shettima, Wike, Bosun Tijani, governor Dauda Lawal, senators Wamakko and Ned Nwoko, Uju Ihejrika, Muktar Aliyu Betara, Ooni, CDS Musa, Allen Onyema, Justices Mariam Muktar, Bello Ei-Rufai, Mary Odili, others for ‘Nigeria’s Pride Awards’
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa; FCT Ministers Nyesom Wike and Bosun Tijani; Governors Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State; Dauda Lawal of Zamfara; Ademola Adeleke of Osun; Bala Mohammed of Bauchi; Babagana Zulum of Borno and Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River state, alongside Senators Aliyu Wamakko and Ned Munir Nwoko, Chief of Naval State, Emmanuel Ogalla, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyema, Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, Hon. Mohammed Bello Ei-Rufai and CEO of Brittainia-U Group, Chief Mrs. Uju Ihejrika are among personalities and agencies that have been nominated for the maiden edition of Nigeria’s Pride Awards, scheduled for November this year.
The awards ceremony is being organized by African Leadership Scorecard Magazine, in collaboration with ‘The Beauties of Nigeria TV.’
In a statement on Saturday, the Organising Committee said the Awards is to celebrate individuals, agencies and institutions that have provided or are providing quality and exemplary leadership in their areas of service.
The Statement, signed on behalf of the Organising Committee of Awards, by the Facilitator, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, who is also the Publisher/CEO of African Leadership Scorecard Magazine and The Beauties of Nigeria TV, said although Nigeria is a country in need of quality leadership, the few who are doing well need to be celebrated as a way to encourage them to do more while spurring others to wake up.
Also nominated for the Awards are Nigeria’s multi-talented singer David Adeleke, also known as Davido, Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri, Kano Airport cleaner, Auwal Dankode and hotel worker, Ngozi Kekwaru, among others
According to the statement, the NAHCO and Hotel workers were nominated to be honoured for finding $10,000 and $70,000, respectively, which they found at their work places and returned the money to the owners.
For Davido, the nominees praised the multiple award-winning-entertainer, for uplifting hundreds of upcoming singers and other artists, the same with Ruth Kadiri
Members of the Awards Organising Committee are Bonaventure Phillips Melah, Facilitator; Ahaziah Suleiman (Former Executive Director, Voice of Nigeria), Chairman; Hajia Medina Dauda-Nadabo, (Bureau Coordinator/Prpgrammes Officer, Voice of America, VOA), Secretary; Victorson Agbenson (Deputy Director News, FRCN), Omotola Oleyede, Chudi Brass and Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed (Ex-Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Kaduna/Katsina/Kano Zone).
See Full List of Nominees and Categories
1. Vice President Kashim Shettima- Quintessential Vice President
2. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike- Overall Best Nigerian Minister.
3. Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani- Outstanding Minister of the Year
4. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa- Shield of the Nation
5. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo- Best Governor on Empowerment
6. Dr. Dauda Lawal- Best Governor on Urban Renewal
7. Sen. Bassey Edet Otu- Best Governor on Agric/Food Security
8, Sen. Ademola Adeleke- Best Governor Infrastructure
9. Prof. Babagana Zulum- Most People-Oriented Governor
10. Senator Bala Mohammed- Best Governor on Urban Transformation
11. Sen. Ned Munir Nwoko- Protector of the Environment.
12. Senator Aliyu Wamakko- Champion of Poverty Eradication.
13. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala- Protector of Nigeria’s Territories.
14. Ooni of Ife- Exemplary Custodian of African Values
15. Retired Justice Mariam Aloma Muktar- Mother of Justice in Nigeria
16. Justice Mary Odili- Pillar of Truth and Justice
17. Mrs. Uju Ihejrika- Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
18. Chief Mike Ozekhome- Most Fearless Advocate
19. Amb. John Metchie- Prince of Peace and Reconciliation
20. Mrs. Adaora Umeoji-Light of the Girl-Child
21. Hon. Benjamin Kalu- Champion of Equity
22. Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara
23. Hon. Ali Isa- B.C Grassroots Empowerment Lawmaker
34. Hon. Mohammed Bello Ei-Rufai- Young Progressive Politician of the Year
25. Dr. Chioma Ejikeme- Pensioners’ Angel
26. Chief Nduka Obiagbena- Nigeria’s Media Pathfinder
27. Dr. Tony Ojukwu- Champion of Human Rights
28. Dr. Yemi Esan- Best Head of Civil Service Award
29. Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC- Most Innovative Agency
30. Jaiz Bank- Most People-Oriented Bank
31. Social Insurance Trust Funds, NSITF- Most Employee-Friendly Agency
32. Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND- Most Educational Institution of the Year.
33. Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC- Most Inclusive Educational Institution.
34. Rural Electrification Agency, REA- Best Rural Connectivity Agency
35. PTAD- Best Reforms/ICT Compliance Agency
36. NHRC- Most Committed Agency of the Year.
37. David Adeleke (Davido)- Outstanding Humanity Entertainment Artist of the Year.
38. Ruth Kadiri- Inspirational Actress of the Year
39. Auwal Dankode- Hope of the Future Award- Male
40. Ngozi Kekwara- Hope of the Future Award (Female).
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Thursday, deliver judgments in two cases involving the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.
According to information on the official website of the court, the matters, listed under “Political Appeals”, have been added to the cause list for Thursday, April 30, 2026.
While judgment in the ADC matter, marked SC/CV/180/2026, has been fixed for 2 pm, there is no time yet for that if the PDP.
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of fifteen nominees to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The letter was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The letter seeks the reconstitution of the commission’s board in line with statutory provisions with the list comprising nominees from diverse professional backgrounds, including the media and legal sectors.
Among the nominees are the President, Nigeria Guild of Editors and Editor, Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba; and Dr. Salamatu Hussaina Suleiman, who has been proposed as chairman of the board.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Anthony Ojukwu (SAN) is to retain his position as the Chief Executive Officer.
Other nominees include Mrs Roseline Tasha, Ambassador Adam Yubak Baku, ACG Felix Lawrence, Mr. Edmund Chinonye, Mr. Chinonye Obiaku (SAN), Oluwakemi Asiwaju Okere-Odo, Professor Adedeji Ogunji, Kingsley Chidozie, Mohammed Adelodu, Maupe Ogun Yusuf, and Otunba Francis Meshioye as members.
Also nominated are Patience Patrick and Hawwa Ibrahim, listed as members.
The President said the nominations were made pursuant to Section 2(3) of the National Human Rights Commission (Establishment) Act, 2010, which empowers him to constitute the board subject to Senate confirmation.
He explained that the reconstitution of the board was necessary to enhance the commission’s institutional capacity and enable it to more effectively discharge its mandate to promote and protect human rights across the country.
If confirmed, the new board is expected to play a critical role in reinforcing the NHRC’s oversight functions, particularly at a time of heightened concerns over rights protection and accountability in Nigeria.
Following the presentation of the request, the Senate referred the nominations to its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters for screening and report within two weeks.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has revealed that it investigated the founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, for six months over suspected money laundering before clearing him.
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Commission, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja.
According to him, the probe was triggered by intelligence reports and petitions after the commission observed large inflows of foreign currencies into the cleric’s domiciliary account.
“We work by intelligence, we work by petitions. At some point, I saw there was an account, a domiciliary account. Dollars, pounds were dropping in like raindrops, from Colombia, from America, from Sri Lanka, even from Togo.
“I said who is this man? Yes, I’ve been hearing about his name, I’ve seen his face a couple of times. I never bothered about what he was doing. I knew he was a pastor.
“So they said this one pastor of streams of joy, go and investigate him. So we went to the investigation. We combed the books,” Olukoyede stated.
The EFCC boss said he subsequently invited Eze for questioning after preliminary findings were compiled by investigators.
He added that upon meeting the cleric and reviewing the findings of the investigation, the commission found no wrongdoing.
“So he came to my office. He told me what happens and all of that, and how the money came, what he does, how he has been helping people, and all of that.
“I said, you know what, I didn’t call you here to explain to me. We have already done our work. I called you here to commend you,” he stated.
The remark drew applause from the audience, as Eze, who was present at the event, acknowledged the commendation.
He noted that the commission has a responsibility not only to investigate financial crimes but also to recognise individuals found to have acted with integrity.
The EFCC chairman, however, stated that the agency would continue to monitor financial activities where necessary, stressing that its preventive mandate remains critical in tackling corruption.
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