The adoption of citizen-centred reform in public service is fundamental to democratic consolidation in the country, Prof. Tunji Olaopa has declared. Olaopa , Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), spoke on Tuesday in Abuja on the topic “The Public Service in Challenging Times: Rethinking Praxis for More Inclusive and Innovative Reform” during the […]

The Platform for Cooperation on Mixed Migration (PCMM) has appointed Innocent Duru, an Assistant Editor (News) with The Nation Newspaper as the chairman of its Working Group on Regular Pathways and Trafficking in Persons. The appointment, which took effect on June 18, 2026, was conveyed in a letter signed by PCMM Director, Aihawu Victor. According […]

For Babajide, fondly called ”Bukky”, the award is not merely a personal achievement but a validation of a lifelong commitment to creating opportunities for others

….Say North-West Poised for Political Realignment By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A group of former stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states have defected to the Accord Party and declared support for the presidential ambition of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsements were announced during […]

Proton Security Service Limited has celebrated one of its operatives, Adebanjo Samuel, for an exceptional act of honesty and professionalism after returning a customer’s misplaced sum of $9,100 while on duty at the First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Marina, Lagos Branch.

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Nigerian visual artist and curator, Adeola Ayoyinka Erinfolami investigates embodied emotions in a new series aptly titled, “Smile Studies.” As the broad title suggests, Smile Studies anchors on the various shapes of the mouth accompanying a smile. This collection demonstrates Adeola’s interest in turning fashion and textile materials into documentations. Each piece […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Caleb Danladi Foundation has launched a comprehensive financial literacy and economic empowerment initiative for widows as part of activities marking the 2026 International Widows Day. Commemorating this year’s theme, “Invisible Women, Invisible Problems,” the Foundation highlighted the challenges faced by millions of widows across Nigeria, including economic hardship, social exclusion and […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Zakat and Sadaqat foundation has distributed N42,948,414 million worth of empowerment equipment to the needy in Osun State. In its 17th Zakat distribution ceremony and commemoration of International Widows’ Day held in Osogbo, 93 people benefited from the Zakat distribution. In its three days programme which commenced at the weekend […]

By Juliet Umeh Access to structured financing remains one of the biggest barriers preventing Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, from reaching their full potential and contributing more significantly to economic growth, according to financial experts. Director of Merchant Lending, Seun Oyediran, said despite accounting for the overwhelming majority of businesses in Nigeria and contributing […]

By Paul Olayemi PRINCESS Ziregbe Eshemitan, daughter of the Ovie of Oghara Kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty Orefe III, has emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Calabar, Cross River State. The feat was announced at the […]

As geopolitical superpowers become more unpredictable and volatile, global alliances are shifting. In response, many countries are increasingly placing their political and economic interests at the forefront of foreign policy through more selective partnerships. While the scale of this trend is new, the idea itself is not. It builds on a long history of non-alignment. […]

A coalition of civil society organisations in Osun State under the aegis of the Network of Civil Society Groups has given the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, a 72-hour ultimatum to review the leadership of the Osun State Police Command.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Political foot soldiers of President Bola Tinubu under the aegis of Renewed Hope Ambassadors RHA have urged Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who won Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election in a landslide, to be magnanimous in victory and run an inclusive government that unites all Ekiti people for greater progress. The group’s Director […]

By Matthew Johnson An Ekiti-based civil society group, Defenders of Civic Rights, DCR, has commended veteran investigative journalist, Babatunde Bamigboye, popularly known as Omo Edema, for his contributions to exposing crime, promoting justice, and amplifying the voices of vulnerable Nigerians. Spokesperson for the group, Laide Ojo, described investigative journalism as a vital tool for uncovering […]

By Chioma Obinna Founder of Serendipity House Widows Foundation, Her Royal Grace, Olori Dame Ayo Yemisi Jaiyeola, on Tuesday raised alarm over what she described as the growing widowhood crisis across Africa, warning that insecurity, poverty and harmful cultural practices are driving what she called a “silent pandemic.” Speaking at the 2026 World Widows Day […]