The United Nations World Food Programme, WFP, has boosted Nigeria’s emergency response capacity with the formal handover of 28 categories of humanitarian and warehouse equipment to the Nigerian Red Cross Society, NRCS, reinforcing the country’s ability to respond to disasters and humanitarian crises nationwide.

By Dapo Akinrefon Some judges, correctional officers, civil society groups, and child-protection experts have expressed worry over the systemic failures in Nigeria’s treatment of children in conflict with the law. They, however,.called for a fundamental shift from punishment-driven justice to rehabilitation-focused interventions dominated discussions. Speaking at a high-level dialogue on juvenile justice reform held in […]

By Henry Obetta First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has said the state government is committed to strengthening structures that ensure access to care, protection and support for senior citizens. Sanwo-Olu stated that through various health, social welfare and community-based programmes, the state remains committed to initiatives that enhance the quality of life […]

Warri Urhobo APC Leaders and Members met on Friday the 12th of December 2025 at the Warri residence of the Chairman of its Leadership Council, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba.

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation ,CREDICORP, has launched the 10,000 Women in Mobility Scheme, a nationwide initiative aimed at expanding women’s access to economic opportunities in the transport and mobility sector.

By Benjamin Njoku Abubakar Yakubu, who was elected President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), saw his victory celebration cut short after he was allegedly involved in a car accident in Surulere, Lagos. According to an insider, the crash occurred on the same day he was declared the new AGN president. Yakubu had returned to […]

US based philanthropist and founder of the African Film Festival in Dallas, Ichie Kelechi Eke (also known as Ichie Ihemba), has announced a series of events aimed at making this Christmas season memorable for his native community.

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria, DSFN, has taken its advocacy drive to the streets as it launches a major Community and Market Outreach Programme at the popular Wuse Market, Abuja, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, calling on the Federal Government to fully implement the Intellectual Disabilities Act. DSFN’s Abuja outreach marks another […]

Nigeria’s Dr Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh has been named among Africa’s most influential public figures in the newly released 2025 Who’sWho Africa Bibliography Compendium, an annual roll call of leaders whose work is shaping the continent’s future.

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The 7th edition of Nigeria’s largest indigenous food festival, Ofada Rice Day, lived up to expectations as music stars Salawa Abeni and Segun Johnson, alongside popular comedian Bro Shaggy and a host of leading artistes and comedians, thrilled thousands of attendees at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, themed […]

A group known as Global Initiative for Arts on Thursday said that the Edo State Government under Governor Monday Okpebholo, has taken a bold step to repositioning the state’s economy with the renaming of the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism to the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy.

Christian clerics on Saturday emphasised the importance of wellness, unity and positive citizenship as the Potter House of Lagos embarked on a five-kilometre fitness walk tagged “Walk for Life” in Lagos. The Resident Pastor of the Potter House of Lagos, Pastor Emmanuel Uzugbo, who led members of the congregation from Iponri to the National Stadium […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs, Senator Isah Jibrin (Echocho), has expressed confidence in the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing his handling of the 10th Senate as steady and driven by a commitment to national unity and development. Senator Jibrin conveyed the message […]

For 27 years, Gloria Egbuji has remained one of Nigeria’s most resolute voices for justice, compassion and institutional reform

By Esther Onyegbula Veteran architect and community leader, Arc. Abiodun Akinrimisi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise local production, revive national infrastructure and promote patriotic values among Nigerians, warning that the nation cannot achieve meaningful development without deliberately patronising its own resources and talents. Akinrimisi told journalists in Lagos that the country’s longstanding […]