OVER 1,900 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Durumi Camp, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Friday, received three in one intervention from a nonprofit organization, Two Mites Missions, Nigeria to ameliorate their plight.

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, in collaboration with Ororo Waste Management Limited, Shell Foundation and the Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria, WAPAN, has launched a two-day capacity-building programme to integrate waste pickers, market women and youths into the formal used cooking oil, UCO, collection chain in Lagos.

…as Community in Calabar Elects New President By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Igbo leaders in Cross River State have called for deeper ties with the state government, even as the Igbo Community in Calabar elected Chief Sir Kenneth Okpalaeke as its new president. The election, held on Thursday in Calabar, was described by community leaders as […]

Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, will be featured on CNN African Voices Changemakers in recognition of her contributions to education, women’s empowerment, healthcare and community development. The programme will spotlight her efforts in combining traditional leadership with social development initiatives aimed at improving the lives of women, children and underserved communities. […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Chief Mom Officer of Lovekiids, Isioma Chukas, has called for stronger government support for indigenous manufacturers, insisting that Nigerian-made products can match global standards if given adequate funding, policy backing and consumer confidence. Speaking on the journey of building the children’s fashion brand, Chukas described entrepreneurship in Nigeria as challenging, citing limited […]

.A tactical, technical breakdown of a match that rewarded precision over possession By Paul Lucky Okoku Football is not won by who controls the ball the longest. It is won by who uses it the best. Possession creates possibilities. Precision creates champions. For the second consecutive FIFA World Cup meeting between France and Morocco, the […]

As the launch of “Rags to Riches, The African Way” approaches in late August or early September, author and real estate developer Michael Nnamdi Onyeachor is witnessing strong pre-release interest in his debut book. Snippets shared ahead of the official publication have already sparked widespread relatability among potential readers. The book offers a refreshing African […]

By Pauline Amiebenomo There are some people you believe will always be there. You never imagine a day when their voice will fall silent, their chair will be empty, and the comforting presence you have known all your life will suddenly become a memory. For me, that person was my father, Rt. Hon. Chevalier Sir […]

Critics of Ghana’s healthcare administration have renewed calls for greater transparency, accountability, and faster reforms in the health sector.

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Family Trust Care Foundation, in partnership with the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre, has donated 100 wheelchairs to persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Gombe State as part of efforts to promote inclusion, dignity and independent living. Speaking during the presentation, the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Hajiya […]

By Juliet Ebirim Sandra Nwadi is steadily securing a place in Nigeria’s contemporary literary landscape as her debut poetry collection, Do Not Keep Me Closed, continues to attract attention for its exploration of social issues and the human experience. The anthology features 60 original poems exploring themes such as justice, governance, identity, feminism, grief, love, […]

ABUJA — A supporter of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, Tagher Tagher Wan U Tiv, popularly known as Baba Atsar Gundu, has defended the governor’s development approach, saying the administration is prioritising long-term economic empowerment over dependence on palliatives. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday, Tagher said Governor Alia’s philosophy was centred […]

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has demanded that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, apologise to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine over an alleged parking violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo made the demand in a statement posted on his […]

England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta/Ebunoluwa Sessou Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Abiodun, in a […]