By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Child and Youth Protection Foundation and relevant stakeholders (CYPF) have called for stronger public awareness and joint action to end child labour in Nigeria, saying it remains a shared responsibility for government, communities, and families. The group made the call on Saturday in Abuja during a World Day Against Child […]

By Emmanuel Okogba VeendHQ says its AI-powered credit platform, Vida AI, helped recover ₦69 million from a ₦172.5 million portfolio of loans that were more than 90 days overdue, in a pilot that highlights the growing role of technology in loan recovery and portfolio management. The result comes at a time when lenders are under […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – The Itsekiri ethnic nationality has faulted what it calls “misleading interpretations” by Ijaw and Urhobo groups, of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention in lingering differences over Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ward delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State. In a statement Tuesday by Sir A. S. […]

Lagos-born designer Jumoke Adijat Kolawole is expanding her brand, Assurance by Jummy, beyond Nigeria as African fashion gains traction in international markets. Kolawole, founder and Creative Director of the label, said her collections merge African heritage with contemporary design to serve women who value culture, quality, and sophistication. The brand has built recognition locally for […]

Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has announced the birth of his son.

Eight people are feared to have died when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off in California on Monday, the US air force base where the accident happened said.

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament.

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu, says the creation of the state police does not mean abolition of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

South Africa has intensified immigration enforcement nationwide, arresting more than 40,000 undocumented migrants this year as authorities tighten border controls and accelerate repatriations.

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 782, including 178 deaths, as the outbreak spreads to two additional health zones, authorities said.