By Matthew Johnson An Ekiti-based civil society group, Defenders of Civic Rights, DCR, has commended veteran investigative journalist, Babatunde Bamigboye, popularly known as Omo Edema, for his contributions to exposing crime, promoting justice, and amplifying the voices of vulnerable Nigerians. Spokesperson for the group, Laide Ojo, described investigative journalism as a vital tool for uncovering […]

By Chioma Obinna Founder of Serendipity House Widows Foundation, Her Royal Grace, Olori Dame Ayo Yemisi Jaiyeola, on Tuesday raised alarm over what she described as the growing widowhood crisis across Africa, warning that insecurity, poverty and harmful cultural practices are driving what she called a “silent pandemic.” Speaking at the 2026 World Widows Day […]

By Nnasom David Olaniyi Olajide, founder and CEO of Edubeta and Kidz Tech Coding Club, is using technology education initiatives to equip children with digital skills needed in a rapidly changing world. Olaniyi began his teaching career in 2017, working as a classroom teacher, ICT instructor, and later Head of Information Technology. His experience in […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Sterling Bank Limited has called for increased value addition, compliance with international standards, and industrialisation as critical steps towards strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector and reducing the country’s dependence on crude oil earnings. The bank made the call during the second edition of its Excel in Non-Oil Export Forum held in Lagos […]

By Precious Enaike Residents of riverine communities in Kosofe Constituency have decried the lack of basic infrastructure, including roads, schools, healthcare facilities and markets, describing the situation as years of neglect and underdevelopment. The concerns were raised during a campaign engagement by the African Action Congress (AAC) House of Assembly candidate for the constituency, Mr. […]

By Ebunoluwa SessouThe Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Administration, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development has commended the Chairman of Yaba Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Dr. Bayo Adefuye, for what it described as remarkable achievements in grassroots development and service delivery. The commendation came on Tuesday during the Committee’s oversight inspection […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – URHOBO Progress Union, UPU, Youth Wing has hailed the recognition of Princess Ziregbe Eshemitan as Overall Best Graduating Student in Medicine at the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Cross River State. Dr. Eshemitan, daughter of His Royal Majesty Orefe III, Uku Oghara Na’Me, Ovie of Oghara Kingdom, Delta State, received her […]

By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe Family Medicine Resident Doctor of R-Jolad Hospital, Dr Ifeoma Udeh, has stated that preventive healthcare remains the most effective tool to manage chronic diseases and improve health outcomes within Nigerian communities. Dr. Udeh made this known during a two-day free medical outreach organised by the hospital for residents in […]

…Aligns with over 180 global regions on net-zero The Enugu State Government has signed a landmark partnership agreement with the Climate Group, thus officially joining the Subnational Methane Action Coalition (SMAC), a body of over 180 global regions dedicated to a net-zero future. The signing ceremony took place at the ongoing London Climate Action Week […]

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