Coalition of over 50 CSOs seek justice for Cross River
Coalition for the Protection of Democracy in Nigeria (CPDN) has raised concerns over what it described as irregular administrative actions affecting Nigeria’s territorial boundaries and the interests of Cross River State.
Ijeh FC clinch GOY 5-Aside football tournament as Yishawu reaffirms youth sports drive
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The sixth edition of the GOY 5-Aside Football Tournament came to a thrilling close on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Recreational Centre, Ijeh Road, Ikoyi, with Ijeh FC emerging champions after a hard-fought final. Organised by the lawmaker representing Eti-Osa Constituency II, Mr. Gbolahan Yishawu, the annual grassroots tournament attracted male […]
Late Ojora’s life was marked by dignity, service, excellence – Foundation
By Henry Obetta The De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a socio-cultural organisation of Lagos State indigenes, on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late billionaire businessman, Otunba Isiaka Ojora, at their residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, saying his life was marked by dignity, service and excellence. The delegation was received on behalf the […]
2027: Tinubu Support Organisation may lose 6,320 support groups over alleged exclusion
A brewing crisis has erupted in the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) as its National Directorate of Concern TSO Pressure Groups, accused the Director-General, Aminu Suleiman of operating a “one-man show,” marked by “greed”, “exclusion”, and “personal ambition”.
C’River: Foundation returns 500 out-of-school girls to school in 3 LGAs
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR In a move to challenge stigma and restore lost opportunities, Her Voice Foundation is returning out-of-school adolescent girls to classrooms across Cross River State through a structured education and empowerment programme. The foundation is implementing its Girls to Women: Stronger, Bolder project to support adolescent girls who dropped out of school […]
Pan-African podcast spotlights women using law to drive reform across Africa
By Chioma Obinna A new pan-African podcast, “Difference She Makes”, is set to launch with a clear message: when women lead in law, societies change. The six-part weekly series, hosted by acclaimed Kenyan media personality and social activist Adelle Onyango, will air on the Legally Clueless platform and bring together leading women legal voices from […]
Omoko calls for Urhobo replacement for late Bayelsa deputy governor
By Olayinka Ajayi Former President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing, Dr. Nicholas Omoko, has called on Urhobo traditional rulers, political leaders, and socio-cultural groups to immediately mobilise and demand the appointment of another Urhobo indigene as replacement for the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Dr. Omoko warned that the […]
FG injects N90bn into Police Pensions
By Victor Ahiuma-Young THE Federal Government has injected over N90 billion into police pensions, marking a major boost to retirement welfare and easing years of hardship associated with delayed payment of accrued pension rights for retired police officers. Head Business Development and Marketing, NPF Pensions, Chukwuma Ohaka, informed that the intervention follows significant progress in […]
Bridging the Gap: Stakeholders push gender, blue economy reforms in fisheries
Call for stronger academia–market collaboration as interest wanes among graduates By Ebunoluwa Sessou Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fisheries and aquaculture sector have renewed calls for deliberate collaboration between academic institutions, policymakers and grassroots practitioners to reposition the profession as a viable, respected and future-facing career path, particularly for women, amid mounting climate and sustainability challenges. The […]
Ogun at 50: Gateway State’s golden jubilee of heritage, growth, enduring opportunity — Otunba Taiwo Idowu
As Ogun State marks its 50th anniversary, the Golden Jubilee stands not merely as a count of years, but as a powerful reflection of identity, resilience and a shared vision that has steadily shaped one of Nigeria’s most strategic and culturally significant states. Widely known as the Gateway State, Ogun has, over five decades, carved […]
Nigeria–Morocco business week: FG, Morocco move to unlock $10bn trade potential
By Esther Onyegbula Nigeria and Morocco are set to strengthen bilateral economic relations with the commencement of the second edition of the Nigeria–Morocco Business Week, scheduled to hold from February 9 to 12, 2026, across Lagos, Kano and Abuja, with a projected trade boost of between $7 billion and $10 billion.The high-level business and investment […]
Delta community thirsts for change, laments failed water scheme
By Ochuko Akuopha It’s been over 40 years since the water supply scheme was constructed in Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area, Delta State, but residents are still waiting for a drop to drink. NDV learned that the scheme, built by the military administration in 1978, has been non-functional for years, leaving residents frustrated. Some […]
Slate Nation makes history as first South Sudanese-Australian artist to purchase a Tesla
“This isn’t just about a car,” says Slate Nation. “It’s about showing our people that we can dream big, work hard, and win”
Nigeria Circular Economy Week 2026: Turning challenges into markets
By Elizabeth Osayande As Nigeria braces for a population surge projected to double by 2050, the nation faces escalating challenges ranging from rising waste volumes to increasing manufacturing costs and persistently high youth unemployment. In a bid to address these issues, the Nigeria Circular Economy Week (NCEW) 2026 will take place from February 16 to […]
IGP reaffirms commitment to global peace, security
By Nkiruka Nnorom& Efe Onodjae The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and security, noting that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has a long history of participation in international peacekeeping operations dating back to 1961. Egbetokun spoke at the opening of a two-day symposium titled “The Nigeria Police and the Peace Process in Africa”, organised by the […]
NSE boosts workplace safety, donates safety kits to plastic recycling plant in Port Harcourt
By Esther Onyegbula The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Trans Amadi Branch, has donated safety kits to the TURN Plastic Recycling Plant in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of efforts to promote workplace safety and support sustainable engineering initiatives. The donation, carried out under the Branch’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, was aimed at […]
