By Matthew Johnson Silverbird Group President and National Director of Miss World Nigeria, Mr. Guy Murray-Bruce, has described Miss World Nigeria as an intellectual and transformative platform that empowers young women for leadership and societal impact, dismissing longstanding misconceptions that it is solely about physical appearance. Murray-Bruce disclosed this during a press conference in Lagos […]

By Henry Ojelu The inaugural cohort of the Neurodiversity Awareness Fellowship Programme for Anglophone West Africa has completed its intensive nine-week training phase and is set to commence grassroots awareness and advocacy projects across five countries in the region. The fellowship, organised by the Punuka Foundation in partnership with Meristem Trustees Limited, was established to […]

By Emmanuel Okogba The Convener of the Naija In Safe Hands Project, Osabinu Olufemi, has warned against allowing fear, insecurity and national tragedies to influence Nigeria’s political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olufemi said Nigerians must remain vigilant and resist any attempt to exploit insecurity, terrorism and mass abductions for political advantage. In […]

The Team Lead of Youth Advocate for Change, Adeola Ogunlade, has expressed deep concern over the continued captivity of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning against attempts by politicians and other stakeholders to play politics with an issue that directly affects the lives and future of innocent children. Over two weeks ago, Nigerians […]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Mrs. Grace Akwaba, has warned that the party may win fewer than seven seats in the State House of Assembly if what she described as imposition of candidates continues.

By Peter Egwuatu There was a time when the success of a brand was measured by how often consumers saw its advertisements. The biggest brands bought the most airtime, dominated billboards, and competed for visibility across every available channel. Today, however, the rules have changed. Consumers are exposed to thousands of marketing messages daily, yet […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Executive Chairman of Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Jimoh Olawale Saliu, popularly known as Olugbani, has been honoured with the Rootwatch National Award for Distinguished Local Government Chairmen in recognition of his contributions to grassroots development, accountability and the advancement of education within the council area. The award […]

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Oyo Central Senatorial District, has called for constitutional reforms to empower state governors with direct authority over military operations in their states to tackle insecurity.

By Henry Ojelu The family of late Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has disowned a purported burial planning committee set up in his honour, warning the public against donating money or responding to any fundraising appeals linked to it. In a statement signed by the deceased’s widow, Mrs. […]

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has cautioned individuals and groups against dragging the names of late Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, and Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, into contemporary political disputes.

By Esther Onyegbula Dean of the office for Institutional Equity at the University of East London, Dr Jummy Okoya, has called for stronger investment, partnerships and policy reforms to improve mental healthcare delivery in Nigeria, describing mental health as a “social justice issue” that requires collective action from government, families, religious institutions and communities. Okoya, […]

As businesses generate more data than ever before, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a critical tool for turning information into actionable insights.

The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, says the institution is committed to strengthening its distance learning programme through digital technologies to expand access to quality education, especially for underserved and vulnerable groups.

*Insist many of the deaths are preventable By Olayinka Ajayi   Maternal healthcare expert and CEO of HIGC Health Consultants, Dr. Owen Omo-Ojo, has said maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in Africa despite advances in antenatal care. She gave the assertion during the 6th Maternal and Child Health Summit held in Lagos today.   […]

By Esther Onyegbula The family of late retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Terry Omatsola Okorodudu has announced a scholarship scheme for students seeking tertiary education, as part of efforts to preserve his legacy of service, excellence and commitment to human capital development. The initiative, unveiled by his widow, Mrs Joan Isioma Okorodudu, and only son, […]