Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youths
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, has called for affordable, quality and confidential mental healthcare for young Nigerians, urging stakeholders to strengthen access to services and tackle the stigma associated with mental illness.
FOST cites N50m Bayelsa women’s scheme in Kojo Sam award decision
By Adeola Badru The Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) Humanitarian Foundation has cited a N50 million empowerment scheme for 100 female business owners in Bayelsa State among the reasons for selecting businessman, Chief Kojo Sam as its 2026 Man of the Year. The foundation said the initiative provided N500,000 each to the beneficiaries to support […]
South Africa’s Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to South Africa’s Navi Pillay, a human rights champion who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and last year accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, the prize committee said.
Court of Appeal Judgement: No Victor, no vanquished – Ondo Rep candidate, Arobo
By Dayo Johnson Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, Barr. AbdulGhani Rotimi Arobo, has appreciated the people of the constituency for their steadfast support, unwavering faith and enduring commitment during the legal battle. Recall that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja unanimously affirmed the Federal High […]
Ezekwesili urges African youths to reclaim political power
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja Former Minister of Education, Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has urged Nigerian and African youths to harness their collective political power to overcome money-driven politics, demand accountable leadership and shape the continent’s future. Ezekwesili made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 #FixPolitics Africa Conference, themed “Reimagining Elections in Africa: Restoring […]
South Africa withdraws asylum directive after xenophobic clashes
The South African government has withdrawn a directive on processing asylum applications following xenophobic clashes between foreign nationals and anti-immigration protesters that left vehicles burnt and foreign-owned shops looted.
