When will NCC save Nigerians from 9Mobile? By Adekunle Adekoya
TODAY, my radar is on one of the telecommunications networks operating in the country. Right now, we have four. These are Airtel Nigeria, MTN, Glo, and the fourth, EMTS (Emerging Markets Telecommunications Service), now trading as 9Mobile. To be candid, the company has had quite some turbulent moments in the history of its operations in Nigeria. Initially […]
Yuletide: Foundation donates food, medical items worth millions in FCT
With his usual benevolence of putting smiles on the faces of Women, children and youth alike in the country by supporting them in achieving their dreams for years in Nigeria and beyond.
Igbo women urges FG to increase employment opportunity for PWD’s
Igbo women under the umbrella of, UmuAda Igbo Nigeria and in Diaspora has made a heartfelt appeal to both federal and state governments to create more employment opportunities for Persons With Disabilities (PWD’s).
Christmas: Okpurughre doles out bags of rice, cash to widows, aged, others
Philanthropist and business mogul, Paul Okpurughre, as part of his yearly tradition today doled out bags of high quality rice and cash gift to widows, aged and others across Delta state.
Red Cross distributes customized ATMs, relief materials to Anambra flood victims
The Anambra State chapter of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, NRCSRed Cross distributes customized ATMs, relief materials to Anambra flood victims has distributed cash and other relief materials to flood victims selected from three local government areas of the state, who were affected by the 2024 flood disaster.
Free and fair election as bedrock of democracy
Come January 20, 2025, exactly one month from today, a new president of the United States of America, USA, will be inaugurated and sworn in at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC. In the November 5, 2024 election, Donald Trump had won the election with 312 electoral votes and 49.9 per cent of popular […]
Adike MFB acquires Obosi MFB, pledges to pay stranded depositors
Depositors of the liquidated Obosi Microfinance Bank (OMFB) have been assured of access to their funds through the newly established Adike Microfinance Bank (AMFB), which recently acquired the assets and liabilities of OMFB.
Lagos food lovers thrilled at Silverbird’s inaugural food battle crowns its champions
Silverbird Group, a trailblazer in entertainment and media, successfully hosted its first-ever Food Battle competition at the iconic Silverbird Galleria in Victoria Island, Lagos, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of spectators and participants. The high-energy event, part of Silverbird’s World of Records (SWORD) initiative, showcased incredible stamina and passion for food. Abia Emmanuel Chukwuebuka emerged as […]
UNICEF takes catch-up immunization campaign to 16 council areas in Imo
By Chinonso Alozie Owerri –The United Nations Children’s Fund ,UNICEF, has moved its free immunization to 16 council Areas of Imo state. The state’s Immunization Officer, Dr Chibuzor Okoroama, made this known to newsmen in Owerri, while speaking on the recorded achievements of the UNICEF’s catch-up Immunization campaign. Among the council areas visited were Ngor-Okpala, […]
How AI, deepfakes are impacting public health, journalism – Okocha
By Elizabeth Osayande A researcher at the University of Georgia, USA, Moses Ubaka Okocha reflects a growing concern about the intersection of technology, media, and public health. As advancements in artificial intelligence, AI continue to transform various industries, journalism stands at a pivotal moment, particularly in dynamic media environments like Nigeria. Okocha, a media expert, […]
Princess Joy Osifo: The Inspiring Journey And Achievements of A Business Tycoon
By Idowu Bankole Princess Osifo has made waves on the pathway to success via fulfilling purpose. This is the lifetime achievement of the business tycoon so far. The Nigerian-born, Princess Joy Osifo who is rightly regarded as the “Queen of Gas” is a renowned business tycoon. She bagged a degree in law and on a […]
Kwara government partners stakeholders in making dehydrated Tofu aka ”Beske” business Ventures for Women Empowerment
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state has expressed the determination of his administration to collaborate with relevant stakeholders towards generating more nutritional content that would make the lives of the people better and longer. The governor said this on Thursday on the sideline of the unveiling ceremony of dehydrated Soya beans […]
I leaned on their shoulders
I leaned on their shoulders By John Mayaki Today marks exactly one year since the accident that changed my life. By this time last year, I was reeling in pain, and no amount of painkillers could help. In some ways, it feels like it happened just yesterday; in others, it feels like an entirely different […]
Nigeria celebrates historic election of Martina Abang Chukwuma-Ezike as Lord Rector of University of Aberdeen
Family, friends, and well-wishers gathered in Abuja to honor Martina Abang Chukwuma-Ezike, the first black woman elected Lord Rector of the University of Aberdeen in its 500-year history.
Christmas: Immediate past Kwara First Lady, Omolewa Ahmed reaches out to 500 Women
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The immediate past First Lady in Kwara State, Lady Evangelist Omolewa Ahmed has reached out to over Five hundred women with packages of various foods and clothing items worth over N40,000 each for the beneficiaries to enable them to celebrate the fast-approaching Christmas, happily. Lady Evangelist Omolewa Ahmed also enjoined other […]
Ogun community decries road blockage to economic hubs, farmlands, homes
Residents of Iro Town in Owode Obafemi Local Government Area, Ogun State, have decried the blockage of a critical road providing access to over 200 sand excavation sites, farmlands, fishing locations, businesses, and homes.
