By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Convener of The Alternative, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has criticised the National Opposition Movement (NOM) over its stance on the Federal Government’s tax reforms, urging Nigerians to support the initiative in the interest of the nation’s economic recovery. Showunmi called on citizens to disregard what he described as “alarmism and recycled […]

By Etop Ekanem Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, aside from the world-famous one at its İstanbul hub, bringing another dimension of its world-renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. The new lounge further elevates Edinburgh’s premium travel offering while reinforcing airport’s growing role as an international gateway. Türkiye’s flag carrier, […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband items with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over ₦2.6 billion across different parts of Ogun State. The Acting Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, who disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has described former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, as a reference point for integrity and accountability in public service, saying his record remains relevant years after he left office. In […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has taken a major step towards strengthening community resilience and child protection with the graduation and convocation of 60 Auxiliary Social Workers drawn from Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and host communities in Makurdi and Guma Local Government […]

Nigerian-born athlete and fitness influencer, Kelechi Chiazor Amonu Jones, has been officially appointed as the Mister Imo State delegate for the 2026 edition of the Misters of Nigeria pageant, bringing a compelling story of resilience, discipline and personal transformation to the national stage. Amonu Jones’ journey has been shaped by early exposure to discipline and […]

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Owalare of Ilare in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Emmanuel Adejoro has described the free eye care outreach of the lions clubs in his community as life-saving. He said the outreach has provided opportunity for teeming residents of the town to access eye care services which is […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Igbo Community Association in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has adopted the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Obinna Simon, for the chairmanship of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The AMAC chairmanship election is scheduled to hold in February 2026, with the council regarded as the largest, most developed […]

Amid the growing prevalence of emotional burnout and stress-related conditions, art therapy methodologies are increasingly applied in psychological support programs for diverse population groups.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State has emerged as a national reference point in grassroots women empowerment following the successful formation of 1,613 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU). The achievement has attracted the attention of nine states whose officials are currently on a study visit to the state […]