Nnanyelugo Okoro: Sixty-five hearty cheers to a communication icon
Encomiums have continued to pour in for Professor Nnanyelugo Okoro as his academic sons and daughters mark his 65th birthday in 2025. As AN ADVERTISING GURU, A PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPRESARIO, A MEDIA LUMINARY, A SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVATOR, A COMMUNICATION SCHOLAR AND PRACTITIONER PAR EXCELLENCE, A HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED ACADEMIC MOTIVATOR AND MENTOR, THE ARCHITECT, DOYEN, APOSTLE […]
Venice of Africa: Damilola Fowosire reimagines Makoko through art, dignity, youth empowerment
Renowned documentary photographer Damilola Fowosire has launched Venice of Africa, a groundbreaking exhibition that reframes the global perception of Makoko, one of Lagos’ most misunderstood communities. Through emotionally rich imagery, youth empowerment, and community-centred storytelling, Damilola’s work challenges the long-held stereotypes surrounding the iconic floating settlement. His journey began in 2017/2018 during his first-ever visit […]
Sickle Cell: Foundation urges Nigerians to prioritize genotype test
…sickle cell it’s real, caused by your choice – Ohiomokhare By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Jephthah Ohiomokhare Sickle Cell Foundation, Monday, urged Nigerians to prioritize genotype test before marital engagement. Speaking on the sidelines of The Jephthah Ohiomokhare Sickle Cell, JOSCF, Blood Donation Drive and Public Advocacy with the theme ‘Blood for Life: Advancing […]
Engineers call for strategic action, stronger government collaboration at NIMechE Asaba AGM
Mechanical engineers under the aegis of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), Asaba Chapter, have called for renewed professional activism, stronger collaboration with government, and a return to high ethical and technical standards as pathways to sustainable national development. The call was made at the 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Chapter, held […]
Youth investment in agriculture can cut Nigeria’s security costs — CSO
By Nnasom David YouthHub Africa has called on the Federal Government to prioritise large-scale investment in youth training and support in agriculture, warning that neglecting unemployed young people could deepen insecurity and cost the country far more in security spending. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the Executive Director of YouthHub Africa, […]
Nigeria at the Brink: A call for structural courage beyond political theatre
By Prof. Mondy Selle Gold Mr. President, Nigeria has arrived at a perilous inflection point, and the recent nomination to the Ministry of Defense has illuminated a troubling cycle that demands candid repudiation. The nation is convulsing under the weight of unrestrained violence, yet instead of confronting terrorism with structural audacity, this administration continues to […]
