There was this story of a political activist who was considered an enemy of State and sentenced to death. His last act when given the chance, was to hug his mother. This got people curious. Why not his wife, a child, or any of his comrades-in- arms? The message here however, is not that he chose his […]

You cannot be more Nigerian than someone from the South – West who found love across the Niger, served in Benin Kingdom and remains attached to Lagos, where nothing escapes scrutiny. Akin Victor Ogunsanya represents courage, determination and fair play. Chatting with him is a journey into almost everything. From politics to nationalism, you  will delve into […]

•A three-pronged strategy for your consideration! Poor Nigerians. These days, ordinary people are one wrong journey away from a brutal death. General Rabe is now dead. Who knows what his family went through to recover his remains? May his soul rest in peace. The lessons from Rabe’s killing are for the living. When he served as military […]

Stakeholders from government, development agencies, and youth-led organisations have outlined key reforms needed to strengthen Nigeria’s National Youth Policy, calling for dedicated financing, stronger accountability mechanisms, and greater youth participation in implementation and oversight. The recommendations emerged at a High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the National Youth Policy convened by the Network of Youth for Sustainable […]

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The French Embassy in Nigeria has said Nigerian students can now access a growing number of master’s and doctoral programmes taught entirely in English, as France steps up efforts to attract more students into science, technology, engineering and mathematics, STEM, fields. Deputy Head of Cooperation at the French Embassy, Mr Pierre […]

In today’s creator economy, social media has become one of the most powerful platforms for individuals to build communities, share their talents, and create lasting brands.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Olu and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, as well as other stakeholders in Yewaland had declared their support to the eradication of harmful cultural practices that hinder the growth, development and well-being of women and girls, in the society, urging stakeholders to sustain advocacy, awareness campaigns and enforcement […]

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,will lead dignitaries to honour maverick musician, activist, and cultural icon Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, at the official launch of his autobiography.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday implored school children across the state to embrace agriculture and see it as a catalyst of promoting food. He also encouraged them and the entire residents to cultivate the habit of planting trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal in the schools and across communities. The […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Oladipupo Foundation for Sickle Cell has called on the Federal Government to subsidize stem cell transplant procedures, to make them more accessible and affordable for Nigerians living with sickle cell disorder. The appeal was made by the founder of the foundation, Mr. Dotun Oladipupo, during an awareness walk held in […]

By Jacob Ajom Nigeria’s Female national cricket team, the YellowGreens concluded their campaign at the 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20i Tournament on a high note, defeating Brazil Women by two wickets to secure a third-place finish and a spot on the podium at the prestigious international tournament in Kigali, Rwanda. The victory at the Gahanga International […]

He also challenged the journalists to go beyond merely reporting the receding deserts but also initiatives like the Great Green Wall which is yet to achieve the desired results

Fathers have been urged to take an active role in the upbringing of their daughters, particularly in guiding them through sexuality and puberty education, in order to raise confident girls capable of making informed life choices.

…Vows: No arrest order can extinguish people’s quest for freedom By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Action Congress, AAC, has declared that an arrest order issued against its presidential candidate, Comrade Omoyele Sowore, would not deter the party from participating in the 2027 elections, as it warned against what it described as growing pressure […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Coalition of Sickle Cell NGOs has called for increased healthcare funding, improved access to treatment, enhanced research and stronger support systems for people living with sickle cell disorder. The stakeholders made the call during the Red Umbrella Walk tagged, “From Awareness to Action: Building a Nation of Care,” organised by the […]