Delta gov’s aide expands women, youth empowerment initiatives
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Women Mobilization, Oghenede Emmanuella Ufuoma, has intensified efforts to empower women, youths, and vulnerable groups through a series of humanitarian and educational initiatives across the state. Her interventions include educational support for students, financial assistance for vulnerable residents, youth development programmes, and the distribution […]
AIHS names FirstBank housing-friendly commercial bank of the year
The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), has conferred on FirstBank Plc the prestigious Housing-Friendly Commercial Bank of the Year Award in recognition of the bank’s outstanding commitment to housing finance, homeownership, and sustainable development of Nigeria’s real estate sector.
NCDMB, Mimshack train 50 Rivers youths in scaffolding, rigging
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Mimshack Limited, has concluded a two-week technical training programme on scaffolding and rigging for 50 youths in Rivers State. The capacity-building initiative, held in Port Harcourt, was aimed at equipping participants with practical skills for safe operations in the oil and gas, construction and […]
Pidomson pledges inclusive govt as Igbo title holders in Rivers endorse ADC governorship bid
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, Sir Gabriel Baritulem Pidomson, on Monday, 20 July 2026, received leaders of the Igbo Title Holders in Rivers State on a courtesy visit at his office in Port Harcourt. A statement by Ledogo Raymond, SA on Media to the ADC governorship candidate noted […]
Three Nigerian women rescued from Mali sex traffickers
…as GAHTO, Plateau government intensify anti-human trafficking fight By Esther Onyegbula Three young Nigerian women trafficked to Mali under the guise of overseas employment have been rescued and repatriated following a coordinated cross-border operation involving the Global Anti-Human Trafficking Organization (GAHTO), the Plateau State Government and anti-human trafficking partners. The victims, Joy Daniel, 23, and […]
Why we drive our ‘Bespoke’ to cause Lagos buyers waiting – John Angel
According to Angel, “Lagos does not lack tailors willing to describe their work as bespoke. It does lack a shared understanding of what the word is supposed to mean.
CELSIR unveils initiative to boost higher education access for incarcerated learners
The Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR) has launched the Learning Bridge Fellowship, Nigeria’s first structured programme that trains and deploys university students as volunteer tutors, academic mentors, and learning facilitators for incarcerated learners pursuing higher education.
Four paint brands earn AIHS 2026 endorsement after outstanding showcase
Four of Nigeria’s leading paint manufacturers have received the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2026 Endorsement following what organisers described as their exceptional participation and remarkable contributions during the 20th Anniversary (Legacy Edition) of Africa’s largest housing and construction event. The companies are Berger Paints, Proma Paints, Dulux Paints, and Junkun Paints. The endorsement follows […]
Aliyu, Ike congratulate Badejo-Okusanya on emergence as NBA President
The presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Ambassador Abbass Aliyu, and his running mate, Hon. Chinazam Ike, have congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a statement issued on Friday by the Aliyu/Ike 2027 Presidential Campaign Media Office, the duo also congratulated the […]
PAP stipend is transitional allowance, not salary’, Phase Two chairman tells beneficiaries
…Says calls for review are misplaced By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The National Chairman of Phase Two of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Ibena Rufus Salvation, has said the monthly payment to beneficiaries is a transitional allowance, not a salary, stressing that demands for an upward review are inconsistent with the objectives of the amnesty initiative. […]
Urhobo leaders to participate in UHS London conference
By Jimitota Onoyume Former president of Urhobo Progress Union , UPU, Olorogun Moses Taiga, member representing Ughelli North ,South/Udu federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep Waive Francis and traditional rulers are among prominent Urhobo leaders to participate in the 14th international conference/general meeting of the Urhobo Historical Society, UHS, which opens in London […]
