By Chinonso Alozie OWERRI — Former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has described democracy as a critical driver of sustainable socio-economic and cultural development in Nigeria. Madumere made the remarks while speaking with journalists in Owerri on Sunday as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. The Peoples Democratic Party […]

Through the Rooted in Hope Foundation, philanthropist and community advocate Mo Olowu has continued to expand efforts aimed at tackling hunger and supporting vulnerable individuals across communities. The Foundation’s Food Charity Initiative has provided food assistance to families facing economic hardship, with a focus on widows, elderly persons, Single Parents, low-income households, and other underserved […]

…commends  his impact on enterprise, community development  Anambra-born businessman, serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, uncommon philanthropist, and Chief Executive Officer of Oxford Gardens Ltd—Chief Obiorah Iwuchukwu (Amuluonyenego)—has joined family members, friends, business associates, admirers and the wider Anambra business community in celebrating High Chief Sir (Dr.) Amb. Anthony Ikenna Obele (Okwunze Aguata)— following his emergence […]

Luxury hair brand, Mesh Hairline, popularly known as “The Hermes of Hair,” has continued to strengthen its position in the global beauty industry through its commitment to quality, exclusivity, and innovation. Founded in November 2016 by entrepreneur and singer, Marvis Omesham Osabikwu, widely known as “Mesh with the Good Hair,” the company officially commenced operations […]

By Ayo Onikoyi The Online Reporters Association of Nigeria (ORAN), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kosofe Local Government and the management of Anthony Village High Senior School, has intensified efforts to combat drug abuse among youths through a sensitisation seminar held at the school. The event, themed “Youths Against Drug […]

No fewer than 1,600 pilgrims from Lagos State who participated in the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia have returned safely to Nigeria, marking the successful conclusion of the state’s pilgrimage operations. The arrival of the final batch of 187 pilgrims at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Saturday brought the 2026 Hajj exercise to […]

No fewer than 200 residents of Obafemi Owode community in Ogun State have benefited from a free medical outreach and the distribution of food items, clothing materials and footwear organised by a real estate company, Abode Assets Limited. The outreach, carried out under the company’s “Adopt A Community Initiative,” also featured health education sessions aimed […]

By Juliet Ebirim Aba is set to host the next edition of The Gathering, scheduled to take place at Prime Event Centre on the 14th and 15th of June 2026, bringing together conversations around creativity and entrepreneurship. Among the activities planned for the two-day event is a startup Pitchathon aimed at early-stage founders. Participants will […]

The United Against Terror Movement (UATM) over the weekend staged its third peaceful solidarity march in Abuja this week, calling for urgent national unity and stronger action to tackle terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, and corruption across Nigeria. The protesters, who marched through parts of the Federal Capital Territory carrying banners and placards, urged political leaders, security […]

Nigerian bestselling novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Saturday accused a Lagos hospital of attempting to obstruct an inquest into the death of her 21-month-old son at the facility six months ago.