Osun: Governor Adeleke, fear and low-level politics
By OLOLADE ADEYEMO When politicians sign themselves up to serve within a political jurisdiction, it is presumed there is a well-defined, development-oriented agenda in the pipeline waiting to be executed, if given a chance at the polls, for the benefit of the residents and citizens of that jurisdiction. As a rider to this, a healthy democracy […]
ERA launches 20-country environmental rights case studies
The Environmental Rights in Africa (ERA) Coalition will officially launch a 20-country Environmental Rights Case Study on 1 July 2026, marking a significant development in efforts to strengthen environmental rights, environmental governance, and environmental justice across Africa. Supported by the Open Society Foundations (OSF), the case studies form part of ERA’s five-year strategic program to […]
NIPHID bill will boost Nigeria’s health security, not duplicate NCDC — Don
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A fresh push for the establishment of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Zaria, gained momentum as health experts urged the National Assembly to pass the enabling bill, insisting that the proposed institute would complement, rather than duplicate, the functions of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and […]
Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
Dotun Popoola Showcases ‘The Swift Ascendant’ at Reclaimed Beauty Exhibition in Abuja
By Josephine AgbonkheseAs Nigeria grapples with the pressing issues of youth unemployment and economic instability, artist Dotun Popoola has taken a commendable and proactive stance through his groundbreaking exhibition, “Reclaimed Beauty.” This initiative is not merely a showcase of artistic talent; it serves as a clarion call for the nation’s youth to engage actively in […]
NCDMB, AFN Global Services train 50 Rivers youths on DSTV, CCTV, Starlink installation
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has partnered with AFN Global Services Limited to launch a 10-day technical training for 50 youths in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to boost jobs in Nigeria’s growing tech and security services sector. The programme, which commenced on June 29 and will run till July 10, 2026, focuses […]
