Lagos Media Coalition targets maternal deaths, demands accountability

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Eid-el-Kabir: Don’t allow religion divide us, Adeleke tells Osun residents
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents of the state to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice and avoid acts capable of causing division along religious lines.
Eid-el-Kabir: Make sacrifices for national development, Ogun Speaker urges Nigerians
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Daisi Elemide, has congratulated Muslims across Ogun State and Nigeria on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, peace and unity for national development. In a goodwill message released to journalists in Abeokuta through his Media Aide, […]
Varsity gets full NUC accreditation for academic programmes
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes currently run by KolaDaisi University. A statement issued by the university’s Registrar, Haruna Adetu, said the institution achieved the milestone following the recent accreditation exercise conducted by the NUC across Nigerian universities. According to him, the achievement […]
Abhor violence, election shouldn’t divide us, Osun SSG urges residents
The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, has urged residents of the state to shun violence ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.
Africa must operationalise investment protection framework to unlock mega projects — Expert
By Juliet Umeh A legal and investment expert, Mr. Ken Melly, has called on African governments to urgently operationalise the continent’s investment protection framework, warning that continued delays could hinder Africa’s ability to attract large-scale investments needed for infrastructure, mining, energy and economic growth. Speaking on the topic titled: “Africa must operationalise its investment protection […]
Igbobi at 80: FG seeks private sector lifeline for orthopaedic healthcare
The Federal Government has called for stronger private-sector participation and increased investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, as the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, marked its 80th anniversary amid growing pressure from trauma cases, rising operational costs, and inadequate funding.
EFCC trains firm officials on anti-money laundering compliance
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, has conducted an intensive Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism, AML/CFT, compliance training for the board and senior management of Still Earth Holdings. The training programme, was aimed at strengthening corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Customs boss urge Nigerians to embrace unity, sacrifice
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, patriotism, patience and national unity as Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Adeniyi made the call on Wednesday after observing Eid prayers at the Modakeke Eid Ground in Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he said the values symbolised by Eid-el-Kabir […]
MasterChef sets to leads food culture, healthier cooking
Power Oil is the headline sponsor of MasterChef Nigeria, marking one of the most culturally strategic brand partnerships in Nigeria’s FMCG sector. The collaboration aligns Power Oil’s growing “Certified Healthy Confidence” positioning with one of the world’s most recognisable food entertainment platforms, creating a powerful intersection between culture, wellness, and everyday consumption. At a time […]
Lifestyle, not drugs, key to beating chronic diseases — Experts
As the world marks the 2026 Global Lifestyle Medicine Health Week, health experts have warned that Nigeria may face an escalating burden of chronic diseases unless urgent attention is shifted from “sick care” to preventive lifestyle-based healthcare.
GABI shifts digital, health action pathways into economic transformation
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on 15 May, the GABI Solutions […]
The Voice Achievers Award to honour The Witness Newspaper MD, Enyeh Julius Akpovire in London
By Nwafor Sunday Enyeh Julius Akpovire, the Publisher and Managing Director of The Witness Newspaper, will be honoured with the African Media Personality Award at the 15th edition of The Voice Achievers Award and Business Summit scheduled to hold in London on August 21, 2026. The prestigious event, organised by The Voice News Magazine, will […]
Medicine on verge of profound shift, says Augustine Odibo
By Emmanuel Okogba There is a particular kind of scientist who refuses to stay in one lane. Augustine Odibo is that kind of scientist. A licensed pharmacist holding both a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy, Odibo could have built a comfortable career within the walls of a pharmacy. Instead, he chose a […]
Tackle insecurity with same zeal used in pursuit of power, Ibadan broadcasters tell leaders
By Adeola Badru The President of Ibadan Mega Voice, Kola Olomide, has called on political leaders to confront the nation’s worsening insecurity with the same seriousness and determination often displayed in the pursuit of political power. In a statement issued yesterday, Olomide, while congratulating Muslims for witnessing yet another Eid-ul-Adha celebration, described the season as […]
Lagos Rep appeals to Tinubu over APC primary election crisis
A member of the House of Representatives representing Apapa Federal Constituency, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis trailing the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Lagos State. Adedayo, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos, expressed confidence in the president’s ability to ensure justice over […]

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