EPWA honours Otedola, Ambode, Ejimagwa, others for community devt
By Matthew Johnson The Epe Division Professional Women’s Association, EPWA, has honoured a number of distinguished women for their contributions to the advancement of women, the girl-child and vulnerable groups in Lagos State and across Nigeria. The recognition was bestowed at the EPWA 2026 Awards and Recognition for Excellence Ceremony held at the weekend in […]
Adeleke to receive defectors as re-election campaign begins
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is expected to welcome defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into the Accord Party on Tuesday as part of activities marking the commencement of his re-election campaign. The event is scheduled to hold at Freedom Park, Osogbo, and is […]
Osogbo APC calls for clarification over alleged security incident
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osogbo has called for clarification and a thorough review of reports relating to an alleged security incident mentioned by the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji.
Tinubu’s N10 billion Ebola fund
President Bola Tinubu’s approval of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding to pre-empt a regional surge of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a welcome and necessary step for national health security. Announcing the package alongside the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness signals that the administration understands the need […]
Food industry on brink as rising costs, forex crisis trigger mass layoffs
“Smaller package sizes remain the preferred choice for many consumers whose purchasing power has been severely eroded”
Soludo appoints Udechukwu Special Adviser on Investments
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has appointed Christian Udechukwu as his Special Adviser on Investments.
Civil war: Why Ojukwu refused to recognise Gowon as head of state – Abubakar
“Ojukwu refused to recognise the new head of state, insisting that in the absence of Aguiyi-Ironsi, the next in command was Brigadier Babafemi Ogundipe”
ITUC-Africa urges Nigeria, others to ratify platform workers’ treaty
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has called on Nigeria and other African countries to urgently ratify and implement the newly adopted International Labour Organization, ILO, Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, 2026. The Convention, adopted at the just concluded 114th International Labour Conference in […]
OPM Foundation rescues undocumented Nigerian children living on streets of Egypt
The humanitarian arm of Omega Power Ministries, the OPM Foundation, has intensified efforts to support undocumented Nigerian children living on the streets of Egypt, providing shelter, education and daily welfare for those unable to return home due to lack of legal documentation.
Oshiomhole’s generalisation and the damage to Nigeria’s image
By Olufemi Soneye Senator Adams Oshiomhole is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable political figures. As a former labour leader, governor, national party chairman and now senator, his words carry enormous weight. That is why his recent assertion that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, is “filled with rogues” deserves serious scrutiny. No institution should be immune […]
Enugu West Group writes Obi for transparency in NDC nomination process
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A political pressure group, the Enugu West Political Desk (EWPD), has called for transparency, fairness and inclusiveness in the nomination process of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State ahead of future elections. In an open letter addressed to former Anambra State Governor and NDC leader, Peter Obi, as well as […]
