Osun: Three Candidates, One Verdict and a State at the Crossroads, by Emmanuel Aziken
With campaign activities concluded and the electorate voting today for a governor, the contest has moved beyond the noise of rallies, endorsements and political promises. What remains is the hard arithmetic of voter mobilisation and the capacity of the leading parties to translate their structures into ballots. Fifteen candidates are on the ballot, but the […]
Why Governor Otu’s second-term bid is crucial to sustaining Cross River’s developmental strides
By Michael Eja Governments should not be judged only by what they start, but by what they are able to sustain, consolidate and turn into lasting institutions. That is why the debate over Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s second-term bid should go beyond politics. It should be about continuity and whether the foundations being laid across […]
EMT Foundation: Skills, grants, mentorship transforming lives in Niger Delta
By Morenike TaireA quiet transformation is taking place in some communities across the Niger Delta. At the centre of that transformation is the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation (EMT Foundation), a grassroots-driven organisation using vocational training, mentorship and financial empowerment to reshape the future. Recently in Effurun, Delta State, 41 beneficiaries graduated from its Batch ‘C’ […]
Gross margin, expansion drive potential recovery prospect in Legend Internet
By Peter Egwuatu Legend Internet Plc’s latest nine-month financial performance, despite a decline in profitability, points to potential recovery prospects as the company combines a resilient gross margin with an aggressive expansion and investment drive. According to the result released on the Nigerian ExchangeLimited, NGX, the company’s revenue declined by 15.1 per cent to N871.1 […]
NOHIL, partners tackle foot deformities, train specialists in Lagos
…400 patients get free medical careBy Chioma Obinna The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, NOHIL, Lagos, in collaboration with Steps2Walk and the Global Health Charity and Training Foundation, GHCTF, has commenced a specialised foot and ankle surgical training and free medical outreach aimed at expanding access to quality orthopaedic care and reducing the burden of untreated […]
PCC strengthens S-East operations with intensive staff training
By Henry Obetta The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has intensified its institutional reform efforts with the completion of a six-day strategic management and capacity-building programme for staff across the five South-East states. The training, conducted in two phases from August 4–6 and August 11–13, covered the Commission’s offices in Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi and Anambra […]
