Ondo Govt warns monarchs against running detention centres, courts
— Stop land grabbing, self-help in palaces— Provide intelligence, not act as security agencies By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Ondo State Government has warned traditional rulers in the state against turning their palaces into detention centres or operating parallel courts. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, gave the […]
Nigerian lady reveals mistake behind her UK global talent visa application rejection
A Nigerian woman, Dinma Aniugbo, has shared how a mistake in her first application for the UK Global Talent Visa led to her rejection before she corrected it and secured an endorsement on her second attempt.
ECOWAS pushes regional carbon market to attract climate investment
In a bid to address growing climate challenges and unlock new sources of climate finance for member states, the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Tuesday commenced the validation of a regional framework for the establishment of a carbon market platform in West Africa.
Osun poll: Fadahunsi raises concern over alleged killing of 12 persons in Ilesa
The Senator representing Osun-East senatorial district, Francis Fadahunsi, has raised fresh alarm over reported killings of 12 persons, including APC members in Ilesa.
Improve NYSC funding, rehabilitate orientation camps, ex-Corps members tell FG
The Association of Former Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to urgently increase funding for the National Youth Service Corps and rehabilitate its orientation camps across the country.
Delta First Lady advocates for children with special needs
Wife of the Delta State Governor and Founder of You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has called for an end to the stigmatisation of children living with autism and other special needs, urging Nigerians to abandon harmful labels and provide them with the care, acceptance and support they deserve.
FG, CFN, Seamfix move to revalidate, re-certificate existing coops
The Federal Government, Cooperative Federation of Nigeria, CFN, and Seamfix Limited, Wednesday, moved to commence a six-month National Revalidation and Re-certification Exercise for all existing cooperatives across the country.
‘King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos’ hits cinemas on Aug. 28
The epic Nollywood historical film, King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos, is set to hit cinemas nationwide on Aug. 28.
WAFCON: ‘We failed to qualify because of poor preparation’ — Ordega
Former Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has attributed Nigeria’s failure to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup to inadequate preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Benue attacks: Sen Moro donates another 50 motorcycles to Idoma youths to check insecurity
The Senate Minority Leader and lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, has donated another 50 motorcycles to Idoma youths in vulnerable Local Government Areas, LGAs, of the zone to support community efforts to combat rising insecurity.
NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank, other, over alleged data violations
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws.
