5,000 youths expected in Ibadan as firm sponsors 2,000 for GENSPARK summit
By Esther Onyegbula More than 5,000 young Nigerians are expected to converge on Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, from March 17 to 21, 2026, for the GENSPARK 2026 summit, following the sponsorship of 2,000 prospective participants by WellaFitta Resources Limited. The week-long industrial and entrepreneurship summit will hold at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, and is […]
Oyo marks 50 years as insecurity, kingship crisis shadow Iresa-Adu
By Juliet Umeh As Oyo State celebrates its 50th anniversary, residents of Iresa-Adu, a key border town in Surulere Local Government Area, say the milestone is overshadowed by insecurity and the continued absence of a traditional ruler for nearly nine years. The concerns come amid recent security incidents across the state. Following the killing of […]
Nigeria’s anaemia crisis now national development emergency — Experts
Nigeria’s anaemia and malnutrition crisis has reached critical levels, with experts warning it now threatens national development.
Iginla defends ‘poor pastor’ comment, says prosperity is choice
The Lead Pastor of Champions Faith Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the viral statement, “I can never follow a poor pastor,” saying life is defined by personal choice and perspective. Iginla made the remarks in a video message titled “The Poor Versus the Rich,” which has since gained traction […]
IFPD receives briefing on Africa’s security challenges
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Council of Emissaries of the International Forum for Peace and Diplomacy (IFPD) has formally received an African security briefing delivered by a defence and development consultant, Wilson Babangida Agboti, highlighting prevailing security challenges on the continent and proposing policy-driven and community-based solutions to peacebuilding. Agboti made the presentation during his […]
Edo LG chairman lauded by residents on roads rehabilitation
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – RESIDENTS in some wards in Egor local government area have commended the Acting Chairman of the local government, Hon Osaro Eribo for his embarkment on rehabilitation of some roads which they said would boost local access and the economy of the area. The residents described the intervention as timely, […]
