Ebriku John Friday

Editor LEADERSHIP. NG, a visual journalist, former editor, creative design for LEADERSHIP Newspaper, social critic, commentator, business analyst, husband.

[NLNG @officialnlng]

The 2026 NLNG Science Contest ended on a high note, with Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri crowned champion after an impressive performance at the grand finale.

The contest brought together bright young minds from across Rivers State. This contest reflects NLNG’s continued commitment to strengthening STEM education and nurturing the next generation of innovators.

Congratulations to all participants, winners, and partners.

#NLNGScienceContest #STEM #FutureInnovators #PoweringTomorrow #NLNG

[Ebriku John Friday @ejfriday]

@Omachi_Francis Commendable

[DMO Nigeria @DMONigeria]

FGN BOND BY AUCTION (MAY 2026)

On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria - @NigeriaGov, we are offering for subscription via auction the following FGN Bond offerings detailed in the Offer Circular below.

Auction date: May 18, 2026.

[Ebriku John Friday @ejfriday]

@CAF_Media The game of football is won on the pitch not some useless appeal that makes no logical sense. Rubbish!

[Ebriku John Friday @ejfriday]

@CAF_Media Shame on CAF and the President...

[NLNG @officialnlng]

In sports news… and it’s the kind we love to share 🏆

Team NLNG finished as the Best Sports Company at the NOGIG tournament that concluded today!

Team spirit? Check
Energy? Check
Results? Absolutely

Congratulations to Team NLNG! This is proof that excellence extends beyond the boardroom and onto the field!

#TeamNLNG #Champions #SportsExcellence #WinningSpirit #GameOn

[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

IMPERSONATION: NO RETIRED ARMY GENERAL BEARS ALHAJI TIJJANI ABDUL RAUF

The Nigerian Army has uncovered and apprehended a notorious impostor, Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf, who falsely paraded himself as a retired Major General of the Nigerian Army, thereby misleading the public and abusing the prestige of the military institution.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the individual was never commissioned into the Nigerian Army at any time, nor did he attain the rank of General or retire from the Service in any capacity. Further findings established that he fraudulently claimed attendance of the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. He also falsely asserted that he was a recipient of the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR). All these claims have been conclusively confirmed to be entirely false and fabricated.

The impostor was found to have consistently exploited these false credentials to intimidate unsuspecting civilians, including during court proceedings where he presented himself as a retired senior military officer to command undue respect, sympathy and influence.

During interrogation, media reports published in two nationally recognised newspapers were recovered, in which the impostor was repeatedly referred to as a “retired Major General.” These misrepresentations, now established to be false, further demonstrate the extent to which the individual sustained his deception within the public space.

One of such report published by the Premium Times, falsely identified him as “Major General AbdulRauf Tijjani (rtd)” in a suit instituted against the Lagos State Government and other respondents, in which he sought ₦8 billion in damages. Another report by the Independent Newspaper dated 9 November 2020, also referred to him as a “retired major general” while detailing his appeal against the dismissal of the same suit, which the court had earlier described as a gross abuse of court process and incompetent in law.

The Nigerian Army wishes to categorically state that no retired officer of the Nigerian Army bears the name Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf, nor has any officer with such identity ever held the rank of Major General or above within the Service. We strongly condemns this act of impersonation, which constitutes a grave offence, undermines public trust and tarnishes the honour and integrity of officers who have genuinely served the nation with distinction.

The Nigerian Army reiterates its commitment to protecting the sanctity of its ranks, honours and institutions and will continue to collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure that impostors and fraudsters are brought to justice. Members of the public are hereby urged to verify claims of military status through appropriate channels and report any suspicious representations to security agencies. Law abiding citizens are therefore warned on the dangers of impersonation or use of military uniforms and badges by unauthorized persons. We shall not hesitate to subject any individual engaged in such act to the full wrath of the law.

The Nigerian Army remains steadfast in upholding professionalism, integrity and accountability in the defence of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
12 February 2026

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES SEATTLE SEAHAWKS' PLAYERS OF NIGERIAN DESCENT ON SUPER BOWL WIN

President Bola Tinubu congratulates players of Nigerian descent who led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday.

The Seattle Seahawks routed the New England Patriots 29–13 to claim their second Lombardi Trophy.

Players of Nigerian descent on the team's lineup who helped achieve this victory include Jalen Oluwaseun Milroe, quarterback; Nick Emmanwori, a defensive standout; Uchenna Nwosu, a veteran linebacker; Boye Maye, a linebacker; and Olu Oluwatimi, an irrepressible offensive lineman.

The President also congratulates Michael Onwenu, who played for the other side, the New England Patriots, and is regarded as one of the most dominant offensive linemen.

President Tinubu commends all the players for the pride and honour that they have brought to their country of descent, especially Emmanwori, Nwosu, and Maye, who raised Nigeria's flag after winning the Super Bowl with the Seahawks.

The President states that these players and their accomplishments affirm Nigerians' global reputation for excellence and talent.

President Tinubu wishes them continued success and more victories in their respective careers.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
February 10, 2026

[TheJournalismClinic @Clinic4Journos]

The NLNG Change Your Story multimedia training is all about mobile-first journalism.

It guides journalists on using digital tools for their day-to-day reporting, so the workshops prioritise practical sessions that allow participants to practice what they've learnt.
#NLNGCYS26

[Ebriku John Friday @ejfriday]

@Clinic4Journos @officialnlng @araisokun @PuffPuffXplorer In for a thrilling and drilling time to indeed change my story...

[TheJournalismClinic @Clinic4Journos]

Tic, tok, tic, tok...

Let the workshops begin.

#DigitalJournalism
#JournalismWorkshop
#NLNGchangeYourStory26

Sponsored by @officialnlng

[TheJournalismClinic @Clinic4Journos]

On behalf of @araisokun (Founder, The Journalism Clinic)
and @masondan (Lead Trainer), welcome @Ericochigbo
@juliet_dan35959 @omorbaz
& @ikenna37840 to the 2026 cohort of #NLNGChangeYourStory digital journalism training, sponsored by @officialnlng.

#DataJournalism #digitaltools

[TheJournalismClinic @Clinic4Journos]

@dalhatu_liman -- Senior Diplomatic Correspondent @daily_trust -- will take part in the NLNG Change Your Story digital journalism training in Abuja and sponsored by @officialnlng.

Welcome on board, Dalhatu.

#NLNGCYS26 #MediaSkills #digitaltools #visualstorytelling

[TheJournalismClinic @Clinic4Journos]

@AIfowodo, Correspondent @Atlantictvnet, is confirmed to join the next NLNG Change Your Story digital journalism training in Abuja, sponsored by @officialnlng.

We look forward to her contributions at the workshops.

#NLNGCYS26 #NewsTraining #datajournalism

[TheJournalismClinic @Clinic4Journos]

We're glad to have @ToniaIkeEjeye, Head of Editorial @AIT_Online, as one of the participants at the NLNG Change Your Story digital journalism training in Abuja, sponsored by @officialnlng.

#NLNGCYS2026 #BroadcastTraining #DigitalTools #OnlineReporting

[TheJournalismClinic @Clinic4Journos]

Great news for digital storytellers – @ejfriday -- Editor @nujfct -- is participating in the upcoming NLNG Change Your Story training in Abuja.

The programme is sponsored by @officialnlng with @masondan as Lead Trainer.

#NLNGCYS2026 #MultimediaJournalism

[Ebriku John Friday @ejfriday]

@ADCngcoalition Lolz... Is that what the provision of the constitution?

[Ebriku John Friday @ejfriday]

@theleaderng
https://t.co/xEqiWBWCC5

[Ebriku John Friday @ejfriday]

@SERAPNigeria Rubbish. The state government has the right to choose who to cover her activities...go to court and loose

[NNPC Limited @nnpclimited]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

NNPC Limited is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its recruitment exercise, which was conducted with utmost fairness, transparency, and rigor, and is highly regarded as one of the best in the country.

Following this completion, successful candidates will be receiving their appointment letters.

We express our sincere gratitude to all applicants who participated in the process. We are hopeful that those who were not selected this time will look forward to future opportunities with NNPC Limited.

We continue to uphold our commitment to excellence and equal opportunity in our hiring processes as we strive to build a world-class energy company.

Olufemi Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja

February 17, 2025