What the North must learn from the South
By Suleiman A. Suleiman Let’s begin with an anecdotal story, or rather, two stories. In November 2024, Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff, then a 19-year-old lady from Sokoto State, decried the state government’s handling of banditry. But despite her life-threatening travails at the hands of the Sokoto state government over many months, Hamdiyya received little support from the northern […]
QNET backs NSCDC crackdown on human trafficking, fraud in Lagos
By Juliet Umeh Global wellness and lifestyle-focused direct selling company, QNET, has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for its recent operation in Lagos State that led to the rescue of several individuals and the arrest of suspects allegedly involved in human trafficking, unlawful detention and fraudulent activities. The company, while reacting […]
Real Warri Pikin holds ‘In My Element’ Dallas, Houston tour
By Ayo Onikoyi Real Warri Pikin has successfully concluded the American leg of her highly anticipated “In My Element” Tour, with two remarkable shows in Dallas and Houston, Texas, further cementing her reputation as one of Africa’s most celebrated entertainers. The tour brought together audiences from across the United States for evenings filled with laughter, […]
RASMED hosts int’l partner, Maya Inc to deepen healthcare collaboration in Nigeria
Rhema Africa Solutions Medical Equipment (RASMED), a leading provider of healthcare equipment solutions in Nigeria, has hosted its international partner, Maya Inc., as part of efforts aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, medical technology solutions, and international collaboration within the healthcare sector. The visit, which took place at the company’s Lagos office, marked another milestone in […]
PIND deepens peace-building, conflict prevention systems in N’Delta communities
By Tunde Oso The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has intensified efforts to strengthen peace-building, grievance management, and community resilience systems across Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) in Delta State through a series of targeted capacity-building workshops. The intervention brought together Peacebuilding Committee members of the Egbema-OPUDIS, Agbonu Ogulagha Ibe, and […]
The Trybe makes bold entry into Nollywood with ‘I Find the Defendant’
An emerging Nigerian film production company, The Trybe, has announced the completion of its debut short film, I Find the Defendant…, a courtroom drama that examines issues of fame, power, consent and justice. Set in Lagos, the film tells the story of a Grammy-nominated Nigerian jazz star whose career is thrown into turmoil after he […]
