By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta No fewer than 350 graduate youths from Ogun Central Senatorial District have benefited from a Digital Literacy and Empowerment Programme, facilitated by the Senator representing the district, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, as part of efforts to address unemployment and bridge the nation’s digital skills gap. The programme, which marked the 9th […]

By Juliet Umeh A United States-based medical mission team, Lifted Hands, has announced plans to extend its 2026 free medical outreach programme in Nigeria to all states in the South-East region. The outreach, which previously covered Anambra, Imo and Abia states, will now include Enugu and Ebonyi states. The 2026 mission will mark the sixth […]

Across the city, the effects were visible. From hilltop neighbourhoods to older quarters below, there was a steady rise in activity

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Secretary of the Awujale Council of Chiefs, Prof. (Chief) Fassy Yusuf, has declared that the 2026 edition of the annual Ojude Oba Festival will hold as scheduled despite the absence of a newly installed Awujale of Ijebuland. Prof. Yusuf, who is the Baagbimo of Ijebuland made the clarification while speaking […]

By Adeola Badru A student leader and youth advocate, Sadiq SK Zango, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Vice President External Affairs of the National Association of Nigerian Students ahead of the 2026 National Convention scheduled to hold in Abuja. The declaration followed weeks of consultations with student leaders and stakeholders […]