By Ebunoluwa Sessou Paradigm Initiative and 12 other civil society organisations have issued a joint communique calling for strong digital rights protections and warnings against internet shutdowns, surveillance and other actions that can undermine transparency and citizen participation in the forthcoming elections. The call was made at the Digital Rights and Elections in Africa Monitor, […]

The recent fire that razed approximately 15 shops at Akpan Andem Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a heart-wrenching reminder of the precarious existence of Nigerian market traders. The tragedy is particularly poignant because it was preventable. The fire truck meant to contain the blaze had no diesel, leaving traders to watch helplessly as […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Orile-Agege Descendants and Indigenous Awori People of Agege have commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress,APC, for the emergence of Sakiru Enimakure as the party’s candidate for Agege Constituency I,I in the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election. The group also expressed support for the emergence of Gbenga Abiola […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Stakeholders have commended the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups for embracing renewed peace following tensions linked to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State. The Niger Delta Concerned Stakeholders for Accountable Security and Progress also praised Governor Sheriff […]

Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut, has urged Nigerians to support the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that the success of the administration’s policies depends on the collective commitment, patience and cooperation of citizens.

By Ebunoluwa Sessou A coalition of civil society organisations, trade unions, youth groups, community associations, social movements, faith-based organisations and concerned Nigerians has declared June 12, 2026, as a day of nationwide protest and mass action against worsening insecurity, economic hardship and deteriorating living conditions across the country. The coalition said the planned protest, which […]

There is a way a little sense of history tries to educate and equip us with the capacity to withstand the present and shape the future. History tells us a little bit of who we are and the things that shape our being. History is stubborn. It paints the bad leader with deserved odious colours and […]

The entire drama that featured the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin boys lasted for just three days, between Wednesday and Saturday. Those were tension-soaked days that served mostly to highlight or add to the pressure on a federal government that many had come to see as the very symbol of […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has distanced himself from the series of protests that have trailed the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Assembly primaries in Lagos State, warning against attempts to drag his name into the controversy. Obasa also condemned what he described as efforts […]

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has matriculated 1,056 newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, innovation and global competitiveness. The matriculation ceremony, the fifth since the university was established in 2022, took place at the Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Lecture Theatre and attracted parents, […]

The Chief Medical Director of the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, Brig.-Gen. Godwin Ogoh, has said the hospital is ready to partner with Hassy’s Haven Foundation to strengthen cancer awareness, early detection, and screening programmes across communities.

By Jimoh Babatunde As conversations around mental health, emotional resilience, and personal transformation continue to gain global attention, London Elite is turning the spotlight on individuals whose stories are inspiring positive change across professional and social spheres. Among the latest figures featured by the London-based media platform is Dr. Ruchi Mishra Sharma, an NHS ophthalmologist, […]

.Seeks sponsorship By Adesina Wahab The National Female Students Association of Nigeria (NFSAN), Ondo State Chapter, has launched a Self-Defense Skills Empowerment Programme for its members. The programme is aimed at promoting the safety, confidence, and overall well-being of female students across the state. In a statement by the Chairperson, Ikuenomore Precious Adenike, the initiative […]

By Jimoh BabatundeAs conversations around mental health continue to evolve in an increasingly digital world, experts are calling for a more authentic and trauma-informed approach to emotional wellbeing. It was against this backdrop that Dr. Ruchi Mishra Sharma emerged as one of the prominent voices at the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD) grand event […]

The Chief Executive Officer of HoganHost and ZuumHost, a web hosting firm, Joseph Effiok, has lamented the growing trend of child abandonment in the country, urging Nigerians to take responsibility for pregnancies and stop leaving babies at orphanages or in unsafe places after birth. Effiok made the appeal during a visit to Motherless Babies Home, […]