By Esther Onyegbula The Inspire Lagos Food Market, an initiative led by Abiola Adebajo, is bringing relief to residents struggling with the rising cost of food in Lagos. Speaking at the Inspire Lagos Food Market held recently at the Surulere Local Government Secretariat in Lagos, Adebajo said: “Food is really expensive at the moment, and […]

By Larry Carlson and Sheila Brooks Distinguished Professor Tunji Olaopa’s article captioned “Babalola and Farotimi: Justice, Just Society and the Nigerian state”, as published by The Punch Newspaper on Monday, 23rd December 2024, at Page 30, has sparked widespread public debates and reactions. It is a fact that Olaopa is a Professor of Public Administration and […]

The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has called for unity and mutual support within the Efik community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for the development of Cross River State.

The year 2024 has been a mixed bag in Nigeria, with positive and negative events making headlines. However, two issues that have consistently dominated the landscape are the country’s incessant security challenges and the economic hardship.   The year began with the brazen attack on a military camp in Nahuta village, Katsina State. Precisely, on January […]

By AMINU JAHUN  States project and defend their national interests, axiomatic of the diplomatic dictum that they have no permanent enemies or friends.  Enemy states such as Athens and Sparta, Rome and Carthage were forced into cooperative military endeavours to fight the Persians and the Gauls.  And during the Second World War, the Soviet Union […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Computer entrepreneur, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has called for a thorough investigation into alleged corporate sabotage that delayed Nigeria’s ₦300 billion digital census project. The delay, caused by frivolous petitions and legal battles instigated by competitors, reportedly compelled the Buhari administration to pass the project to President Bola Tinubu’s government, […]

By the time Muhammadu Buhari ran for a second presidential term in 2019, it seemed clear that the judicial process in many parts of the country had been actively co-opted in the intimidation of civic opponents of the government, both real and imagined. The case of Steven Kefas was a defining moment in that process. Steven […]

By ADAMU RABIU On the eve of his departure from office in May 2023, former President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the “Bill for the Creation of the National Assembly Service Pension Board and for Related Matters” which was tabled before the National Assembly, NASS, for the selfish aggrandizement of the NASS. Meanwhile the sole purpose of this  […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Vice President, Air and Logistics, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Segun Musa, has raised concerns about Nigeria’s preparedness for effective participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In a recent interview, Musa highlighted the country’s infrastructural deficiencies and lack of production capacity, warning that Nigeria risks […]

The Chinese Community, headed by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, has made significant strides in supporting Nigerian society through various initiatives.

As part of 2024 End-of-Year celebration, Kiwi Kruise Travels has given out food, among other things to it host community

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Gbenga Hashim Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots development with the disbursement of an additional N12.5 million to small businesses across Kwara State. This brings the foundation’s total cash empowerment for 2024 in the state to nearly N100 million, significantly impacting entrepreneurs and boosting local economies. Beyond Kwara, the […]

By EZINWANNE ONWUKA  When I first heard Nasboi’s song ‘Hunger Games’, I was greatly amused. The lyrics, delivered with a catchy rhythm, seemed to capture the plight of the average Nigerian in a lighthearted way. But today, the humour which I found in that song has vanished, replaced by the grim reality of poverty and […]

TO realize its quest for grassroots development, the Gbenga Hashim Foundation has disbursed an additional N12.5 million to small businesses across Kwara State, bringing to N100 million its cash empowerment for 2024 in the state. Promoted by prominent politician and former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, the foundation has implemented similar initiatives in states like Osun, […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa As part of commitment to road safety and operational excellence, Unilever Nigeria Plc has concluded a two-day Transporters Safety Week, themed “Pressure Dey, No Panic – Safety First”, rewarding outstanding outstanding drivers and transporters. The event which held at the company’s facility in Agbara, brought together key stakeholders from the logistics and […]