APC primaries: Alimosho stakeholders reject alleged candidate imposition, back Ayuba
By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Matthew Johnson & Boluwatife Adeyefa Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Alimosho Federal Constituency have rejected alleged attempts to impose a candidate on the constituency, insisting that the outcome of the party’s recent primary election must be respected. The stakeholders made their position known during a press conference in Alimosho […]
Playing politics with kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers dangerous, unacceptable
The Team Lead of Youth Advocate for Change, Adeola Ogunlade, has expressed deep concern over the continued captivity of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning against attempts by politicians and other stakeholders to play politics with an issue that directly affects the lives and future of innocent children. Over two weeks ago, Nigerians […]
APC Chieftain warns party may lose Assembly seats in Delta
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Mrs. Grace Akwaba, has warned that the party may win fewer than seven seats in the State House of Assembly if what she described as imposition of candidates continues.
The Soft Power of Shared Experiences: Why brands are winning through culture, not advertising
By Peter Egwuatu There was a time when the success of a brand was measured by how often consumers saw its advertisements. The biggest brands bought the most airtime, dominated billboards, and competed for visibility across every available channel. Today, however, the rules have changed. Consumers are exposed to thousands of marketing messages daily, yet […]
Apapa Iganmu LCDA boss bags Rootwatch National Award for service delivery
By Esther Onyegbula The Executive Chairman of Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Jimoh Olawale Saliu, popularly known as Olugbani, has been honoured with the Rootwatch National Award for Distinguished Local Government Chairmen in recognition of his contributions to grassroots development, accountability and the advancement of education within the council area. The award […]
Ajadi seeks constitutional powers for governors
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Oyo Central Senatorial District, has called for constitutional reforms to empower state governors with direct authority over military operations in their states to tackle insecurity.
Akingboye’s family disowns burial committee, threatens legal action
By Henry Ojelu The family of late Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has disowned a purported burial planning committee set up in his honour, warning the public against donating money or responding to any fundraising appeals linked to it. In a statement signed by the deceased’s widow, Mrs. […]
SABMF warns against smearing national founding leaders’ legacies
The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has cautioned individuals and groups against dragging the names of late Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, and Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, into contemporary political disputes.
Okoya calls for policy reforms, stronger partnerships to improve mental healthcare
By Esther Onyegbula Dean of the office for Institutional Equity at the University of East London, Dr Jummy Okoya, has called for stronger investment, partnerships and policy reforms to improve mental healthcare delivery in Nigeria, describing mental health as a “social justice issue” that requires collective action from government, families, religious institutions and communities. Okoya, […]
How AI is transforming business decision-making
As businesses generate more data than ever before, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a critical tool for turning information into actionable insights.
ABU to expand distance learning with digital tools, says VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, says the institution is committed to strengthening its distance learning programme through digital technologies to expand access to quality education, especially for underserved and vulnerable groups.
512 out of 100,000 die during childbirth, expert raises alarm
*Insist many of the deaths are preventable By Olayinka Ajayi Maternal healthcare expert and CEO of HIGC Health Consultants, Dr. Owen Omo-Ojo, has said maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in Africa despite advances in antenatal care. She gave the assertion during the 6th Maternal and Child Health Summit held in Lagos today. […]
Scholarships, empowerment programmes to drive AVM Okorodudu’s enduring legacy
By Esther Onyegbula The family of late retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Terry Omatsola Okorodudu has announced a scholarship scheme for students seeking tertiary education, as part of efforts to preserve his legacy of service, excellence and commitment to human capital development. The initiative, unveiled by his widow, Mrs Joan Isioma Okorodudu, and only son, […]
Research, innovation key to tackling insecurity, unemployment — TETFund boss
Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Architect Sonny Echono, has stressed the need for deliberate investment in research and innovation to address unemployment, insecurity and other developmental challenges facing Nigeria.
Egbe Emmanuel to launch Maiden Edition of Eko Heritage Magazine
By Benjamin NjokuEgbe Emmanuel, founder of the Eko Heritage Awards and Miss Eko International, will launch the maiden edition of Eko Heritage Magazine at the Awards’ annual gala night on Saturday, 25th July. The launch marks the brand’s first expansion into print media after seven years of producing the Eko Heritage Awards and Miss Eko […]
Natasha receives cyclist, backs sports, cautions against risky rides
Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday received cyclist Mustapha Shehu in Abuja after he rode from Umomi-Ikpokoje in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State to express support for her second-term ambition.
