By Olayinka Ajayi The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), has made an appeal for N200 million to sustain its humanitarian projects, as well as the operational costs. Speaking during the commemoration of the 162nd World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in Lagos, Chairman of the Lagos branch, Mrs. Adebola Kolawole, said,“Continued financial, material, and […]

…says FG investing in 90,000km fibre optics cable to improve Internet connectivity …unveils scholarship programmes for students at alma mata By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has called on Nigerian farmers to brace up for the adoption of digital and technologically driven agriculture practice, to enhance […]

Residents of Talata Mafara Local Government Area in Zamfara State have expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Matawalle, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for their roles in the elimination of two notorious bandit leaders The operation, which targeted Jajji […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – ON the heels of deepening poverty and inequality, trade unions and civil society organisations from Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, Thursday, called on their governments to immediately suspend ongoing and planned privatisation of water, electricity, and waste services. This demand was part of a communique issued at the end of a […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AHEAD of the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections, A prominent Igbo community leader and Chairman of the Non-Indigene Forum in Jahi District of Abuja, Hon. Johnbosco Ezenwaka, under the platform of the Labour Party, LP, has officially joined the race for the Gwarinpa Ward councillorship seat in […]

For Nigerian artist Maleek Adekunle Salami, music was never just a hobby — it was a lifeline, a sacred space of emotional release long before he ever stepped into a studio. His journey into music wasn’t sparked by fame or fortune but by something far more personal and profound. “My passion for making music was […]

…as 23 States key into project By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, Friday disclosed that the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria, SPIN, Project sets to irrigate 500,000 hectares of land for food production and generate hydropower. Utsev made this known in a keynote address at […]

Rising Nigerian music sensation, Yusuf Adeyi Ogunlade, popularly known by his stage name Froshdada, is set to turn up the heat this summer with the release of his much-anticipated single titled “Get Inside”. Scheduled to drop on June 6th, the track promises to be a genre-blending hit that captures the heartbeat of Lagos city and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been widely commended for his unwavering show of Love towards Ndi Igbo since the inception of his administration. In appreciation of Mr President’ s fatherly role demonstrated to the people of the South East following his last visit to Anambara State, a frontline APC stalwart and national stakeholder, Ozurumba Henry […]

I saw this little narrative online: They asked the Pharoah: “What made you a tyrant?” He said: “Nobody stopped me”. Someone recently asked me why the former Rivers Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, struts around like an emperor. My wry response was: “Because he can.” Long story short: If you allow individuals who have […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke Nigeria must work; this is the vision we have held onto for so long. When the news came that the Senate had passed all four tax reform bills, it was one of those moments you stop and ask yourself, is this really happening? For years, Nigeria’s tax system has been a source […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni A socio-cultural political group, under the umbrella, Alimosho Concerned Group For Good Governance, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to allow a consensus man pick the ticket of the party for the coming council polls in Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area. This is coming […]

By Moses Nosike Stanbic IBTC Holdings has once again demonstrated its steadfast commitment to community development and sports excellence through its fourth consecutive sponsorship of the prestigious Lagos Polo Club Tournament. The tournament, which was held recently, brought together elite polo players from across Nigeria and beyond, showcasing exceptional skill and sportsmanship while fostering community […]

By Moses Nosike Disability rights Fund and a non governmental group, Hope Inspired Foundation for women and youths with disabilities collaborate to launch disability framework which calls on government to get them involved in community governance.  This assertion was made at the official launch of the local government disability framework which took place on April […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Renaissance/NNPCL Joint Venture has donated a newly equipped Special Care Baby Unit(SCBU) to the Diete-Koki Memorial Hospital in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Chief NNPC Upstream Investment Officer Mr Oluwaseyi Omotowa represented by Mrs, Uzor Ejidor, said the gesture aims to improve infant and maternal health […]