UN willing to be a genuine partner to Zamfara — Deputy Secretary General

UN willing to be a genuine partner to Zamfara — Deputy Secretary General

On April 10, 2026, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, led a a UN team to Zamfara state comprising the UNDP Country Representative, Elsie Attafuah; the Country Head, UNODC, Cheikh Toure; Country Head, UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed; Country Head, IOM, Sharon Dimanche; Country Head, UNHCR, Arjun Jain; Country Head, UNAIDS, Krittayawan Boonto; and Country Head, UNFPA, Francis Kuawu.
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Fear, insecurity must not shape 2027 politics — Group

Fear, insecurity must not shape 2027 politics — Group

By Emmanuel Okogba The Convener of the Naija In Safe Hands Project, Osabinu Olufemi, has warned against allowing fear, insecurity and national tragedies to influence Nigeria’s political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olufemi said Nigerians must remain vigilant and resist any attempt to exploit insecurity, terrorism and mass abductions for political advantage. In […]

Playing politics with kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers dangerous, unacceptable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, […]