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Kogi residents urge global creditors to pause debts during crises

Kogi residents urge global creditors to pause debts during crises

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Lokoja — Community leaders in Kogi State on Tuesday called for urgent reforms of the global financial system, saying Africa’s sovereign debt burden is depriving citizens of health, education and other basic services. They made the call during the Freedom from Debt campaign organised by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Nigeria) at […]

How to build confidence in public speaking, by Ruth Oji

How to build confidence in public speaking, by Ruth Oji

Let’s address the elephant in every conference room: if you’re terrified of public speaking, you’re not broken. You’re normal. Study after study confirms that glossophobia-the fear of public speaking-ranks among humanity’s most common anxieties, often cited above the fear of death itself. Your racing heart before a presentation isn’t a character flaw. It’s your nervous system […]

Obasanjo, Ogun State, and the 2003 elections (1)

Obasanjo, Ogun State, and the 2003 elections (1)

Apart from the D’Rovan Presidential Electoral College fiasco of AD in Ibadan, one other factor that led to the implosion of Afenifere and the AD was the pact we had with President Olusegun Obasanjo over the 2003 presidential election. Contrary to the impression in some quarters that the AD governors were solely responsible for the support […]

Herbal healthcare provider opens Lagos branch, eyes expansion

Herbal healthcare provider opens Lagos branch, eyes expansion

Herbal healthcare provider, Khalifa Herbal Therapy, has expanded its operations with the opening of a new branch in Lagos as part of efforts to broaden access to herbal healthcare services and strengthen its presence across Nigeria.

Bammixx’s Jeje, Slowly, Stillness in Motion

Bammixx’s Jeje, Slowly, Stillness in Motion

By Chioma Okoye In an era where much of the music created is meant to be consumed and discarded a quick, transient feeling “Jeje and Slowly” is music of the opposite intent. This debut EP by Nigerian Producer, artist and songwriter Bammixx thrives on a slower, textured feel. Not garish or overwhelming, it lacks some […]

Kwara community receives ₦100m empowerment fund, healthcare support from Kursi Investments

Kwara community receives ₦100m empowerment fund, healthcare support from Kursi Investments

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Residents of Eji-Dongari community in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State have received a ₦100 million empowerment fund and healthcare support from Kursi Investments Limited as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable community development. The empowerment programme, held on Wednesday in Ilorin in […]

Arieja felicitates Okpe monarch on 20th coronation anniversary

Arieja felicitates Okpe monarch on 20th coronation anniversary

Dr. Austin Arieja, Executive Assistant on Community Development to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has joined the chorus of well-wishers celebrating His Royal Majesty, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), Orhue I, CFR, mni, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, on the occasion of his 20th coronation anniversary.

Rivers Govt pledges partnership to improve science education

Rivers Govt pledges partnership to improve science education

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt Rivers state Government has pledged to partner with multinational and nongovernmental organizations to improve the teaching and learning of science education in the state. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Rivers state universal Basic Education Board, UBEB, Dr. Sam Ogeh during the closeout ceremony of Oando foundation school steam initiative in […]

ADC will tackle insecurity in Kwara, provide inclusive governance — Kwara North senatorial candidate

ADC will tackle insecurity in Kwara, provide inclusive governance — Kwara North senatorial candidate

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin ILORIN — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Kwara North Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Taoheed Usman, has assured residents that the party would prioritise tackling insecurity in the state, describing security as the foundation for meaningful development. Usman gave the assurance while speaking with journalists on the […]

Alaba traders urge Lagos to reconstruct Olojo Drive, Ojo-Igbede Road, say bad road cripples business

Alaba traders urge Lagos to reconstruct Olojo Drive, Ojo-Igbede Road, say bad road cripples business

By Esther Onyegbula President of Alaba International Market Electronics (IMAE), High Chief (Dr.) Camilus Amajuoyi (Gburugburu), has appealed to the Lagos State Government to urgently reconstruct the Olojo Drive and Ojo-Igbede Road corridor, warning that the deplorable condition of the strategic route has continued to claim lives, destroy property and hamper commercial activities in one […]

Parents, teachers, must build responsible future leaders — Isamotu

Parents, teachers, must build responsible future leaders — Isamotu

By Adesina Wahab Public relations practitioner and education advocate, Moshood Isamotu, has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and students, describing the relationship as the foundation for raising responsible citizens and building a prosperous nation. Speaking at the 2025/2026 Graduation Ceremony of Mayode Schools, Lasunwon Estate, Ikorodu, on Friday, Isamotu said no child could attain […]

How Ijesa Tech Prize, digital citizenship programme are redefining STEM education

How Ijesa Tech Prize, digital citizenship programme are redefining STEM education

By Adesina Wahab As conversations continue around improving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, an initiative emerging from Ijesaland is demonstrating how community-driven innovation can bridge the gap between classroom learning and the digital economy. That educational philosophy received a major boost on July 18, 2026, when outstanding students from across Ijesaland took […]

Why Ekiti must stand with Bamidele — Olufemi

Why Ekiti must stand with Bamidele — Olufemi

The Convener of the Ekiti in Safe Hands Project and son of Ilupeju Ekiti, Osabinu Olufemi, has called on the people of Ekiti State to rally behind the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, describing him as a leader whose legislative contributions have strengthened Nigeria’s democracy and advanced national development.