APC failed Osun people when it had opportunity – Adeleke campaign
The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) championing the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says the All Progressives Congress failed the people of Osun State when entrusted with the mandate to serve. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson for the campaign council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said the “failure” and the “neglect” of the state […]
RMD signs up against GBV, seeks better deal for women
….As Centre LSD trains over 11,000 feminists nationwide By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Popular Nigerian actor, writer and producer, Chief Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo, also known as RMD, has signed up for the fight against Gender-Based Violence GBV, calling for a better deal for women in governance. This was as the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and […]
Joke Silva, Femi Odugbemi charge Nollywood on professionalism at NFVCB Masterclass
By Benjamin Njoku Veteran actress Joke Silva has called on Nollywood practitioners to respect professional boundaries and stop wearing “too many hats at once”, saying the practice fuels conflict and weakens the industry. Silva made the call on Thursday at the maiden NFVCB Masterclass Series held at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The event, themed “Professionalism, […]
Awarding scholarship to 140 students, borehole project part of spreading the gospel – Priest
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI – An Austria based Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Henry Igbokwe, has declared that awarding scholarship to a total of 140 students and sinking borehole in Ihitte Uboma, Imo State, are part of spreading the gospel of love and care. Fr. Igbokwe, popularly known as Fr. Mazi UC, stated this during the […]
Lawmakers push six-month paid maternity leave, increased nutrition funding
By Chioma Obinna Lawmakers from 10 states have resolved to accelerate the passage of six-month paid maternity leave laws, increase domestic funding for nutrition programmes and push for the speedy passage of the National Nutrition Bill as part of coordinated efforts to tackle Nigeria’s worsening malnutrition crisis.The resolutions were reached at the end of a […]
Royal endorsement: Zuru Emir hails Gov Idris’ security, development strides
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi Mikailu, Sami Gomo III, has commended Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for what he described as remarkable achievements in security, infrastructure and people-centred governance, saying the administration has restored hope and accelerated development across the Zuru Emirate. The commendation came during an […]
